[Confirmed Fix] 2006 Ford Econoline won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Unclesam
Member since July 2022 • 92 posts

How to get my 2006 Ford Econoline's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1826 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Ford Econoline. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 136 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 Ford Econoline.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 67 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2006 Ford Econoline's key code.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 118 posts

My 2006 Ford Econoline won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 29 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2006 Ford Econoline. Trying this instead.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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