[Confirmed Fix] Locked out of my Ford Escort Panelvan, missing PIN code

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Netsurfer
Member since January 2022 • 10 posts

Need my Ford Escort Panelvan's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 790 posts

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

Posted on February 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Byteme
Member • 91 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Escort Panelvan—anyone else have success?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 24 posts

I’m not alone! My Ford Escort Panelvan is doing the same thing.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 88 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Escort Panelvan.

February 26, 2025 Reply

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