[Free Fix] Need help finding my Ford Fairmont's key code

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Ford Fairmont to program a key?

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Using this on my Ford Fairmont now. Hope it works.

This is exactly what I need for my Ford Fairmont, thanks for posting!

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford Fairmont. Trying this instead.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ford Fairmont for a while.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Fairmont this weekend.

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

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