[Fixed] 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Need my 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab's key code to program a new transponder key

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Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab too.

This just might solve my 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab's ignition issue.

My 2002 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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