[Fixed] Bought a used Ford Fairmont US, no key code - help!

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Where's the key code hidden on a Ford Fairmont US for key programming?

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Why is finding a key code on a Ford Fairmont US this hard?!

Just tried this on my Ford Fairmont US—anyone else have success?

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Ford Fairmont US.

Any updates on getting the key code for the Ford Fairmont US?

Struggling with the same issue on my Ford Fairmont US, following this thread.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ford Fairmont US key code too.

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