[Free Solution] Trying to flash ECU on Ford Escort, code mismatch error

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Timemachine
Member since May 2023 • 150 posts

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

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 26, 2024

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Whiterabbit
Member • 15 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Ford Escort key issue.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 86 posts

This just might solve my Ford Escort's ignition issue.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
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Just what I needed! My Ford Escort has been acting up lately.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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