[Resolved] Stuck programming my 2005 Ford Excursion XLS key - missing vital code

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Where's the key code stored on a 2005 Ford Excursion XLS for programming keys?

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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2005 Ford Excursion XLS.

My 2005 Ford Excursion XLS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2005 Ford Excursion XLS's key code.

Following along—same issue with my 2005 Ford Excursion XLS.

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