[Solved] Lost master key for Ford Transit Custom Limited Cargo - how to recover programming code?

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Need my Ford Transit Custom Limited Cargo's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Any updates on getting the key code for the Ford Transit Custom Limited Cargo?

Trying this out on my Ford Transit Custom Limited Cargo today—hoping it works.

I think my Ford Transit Custom Limited Cargo has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

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