[It Worked!] Transponder chip replaced - now 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger needs code?

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Wildcard
Member since December 2021 • 100 posts

How can I retrieve my 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1913 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Unicorn
Member • 11 posts

Using this on my 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger now. Hope it works.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 107 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger. This is a lifesaver.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 142 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger this hard?!

April 04, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 5 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger too.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 88 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2002 Ford Windstar Passenger.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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