[Closed] 2002 Ford Windstar not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Hotrod
Member since August 2023 • 56 posts

Looking for my 2002 Ford Windstar's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1657 posts

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

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenomorph
Member • 25 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2002 Ford Windstar.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 114 posts

Saved me from towing my 2002 Ford Windstar. Thanks!

September 14, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 85 posts

Key code problems with my 2002 Ford Windstar as well. Subscribed!

September 15, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 107 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2002 Ford Windstar this weekend.

September 16, 2024 Reply

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