[Verified] Dealer says key code unavailable for 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

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Ironman
Member since March 2022 • 20 posts

Looking for my 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Ironwill
Member • 77 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 74 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cabs?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 50 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 138 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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