[Free Fix] Just changed ECU on my Ford Model 73_77 - need new transponder code?

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Flyingdutch
Member since November 2022 • 103 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Ford Model 73_77 key?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1426 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Model 73_77. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Younggun
Member • 111 posts

My Ford Model 73_77 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 78 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Ford Model 73_77 for days.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 96 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Ford Model 73_77.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 50 posts

Been stuck with my Ford Model 73_77 for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 101 posts

This just might solve my Ford Model 73_77's ignition issue.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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