[Status: Resolved] Ford Fairlane US immobilizer won’t clear - what code do I need?

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How can I retrieve my Ford Fairlane US's key code to make a spare key?

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Trying to figure this out for my Ford Fairlane US too!

My Ford Fairlane US won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Does this method work for the Ford Fairlane US models from 2010 onward?

My Ford Fairlane US is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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