[Confirmed Fix] Need my Ford Escort Wagon's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Supernova
Member since March 2022 • 113 posts

Where's the key code located on a Ford Escort Wagon for key programming?

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1885 posts

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

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Urbanlegend
Member • 150 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Ford Escort Wagon?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 87 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ford Escort Wagon.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 108 posts

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

December 04, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 37 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ford Escort Wagon, following this thread.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 75 posts

Anyone try this on a Ford Escort Wagon with push-button start?

December 06, 2024 Reply

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