[Success] Can tire shop access key code for 2004 Ford Excursion?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2004 Ford Excursion?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 2004 Ford Excursion.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2004 Ford Excursion. Thanks!

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2004 Ford Excursion?

My 2004 Ford Excursion has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

I’ve got a 2012 2004 Ford Excursion, would this method still work?

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2004 Ford Excursion's key code.

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