[Working] 2008 Ford Econoline immobilizer won’t clear - what code do I need?

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Yellowfin
Member since March 2022 • 116 posts

Need my 2008 Ford Econoline's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Ford Econoline. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 99 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2008 Ford Econoline.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 85 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Ford Econoline?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 130 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2008 Ford Econoline.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 98 posts

If this works for my 2008 Ford Econoline, I owe you big time.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 15 posts

Worked for someone with a 2008 Ford Econoline? Need to hear it!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 88 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2008 Ford Econoline too.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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