[Method] Dealer refusing key code for my Ford Prodigy - options?

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Looking for my Ford Prodigy's key code to program a new key fob

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Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Ford Prodigy!

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

Will this work for older Ford Prodigys? Mine's a 2009.

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