[Update] Trying to match new key to 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo ECU - stuck

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Purplehaze
Member since August 2021 • 42 posts

How can I retrieve my 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 769 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowdog
Member • 80 posts

My 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 101 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo this hard?!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 68 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo. Huge thanks!

March 08, 2025 Reply

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