[Confirmed Fix] Key cut but not programmed - 2004 Ford Ranger Super Cab stuck

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Laserfocus
Member since January 2022 • 12 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2004 Ford Ranger Super Cab?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 26, 2024

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Quantumleap
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I need this so bad for my 2004 Ford Ranger Super Cab. Subscribed!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 47 posts

My 2004 Ford Ranger Super Cab won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 27 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2004 Ford Ranger Super Cab, hope someone can help.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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