[Completed] Key programming failed on my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo - need code

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Techguru
Member since November 2022 • 126 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo?

Posted on May 13, 2025
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Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Windwalker
Member • 44 posts

I tried this with my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 25 posts

Same problem on my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo. Watching for any working solutions.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 32 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo. Need the code badly.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 112 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo too.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 101 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2006 Ford Freestar Cargo!

May 18, 2025 Reply

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