[Answered] Looking for my Ford Saetta's key code to program a new key fob

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

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Worked on my cousin’s Ford Saetta—might work for mine too.

My Ford Saetta is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

I’m in the same boat with my Ford Saetta. This looks promising.

Fingers crossed this works for my Ford Saetta too.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford Saetta.

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