[Closed] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a FORD WINDSTAR 3000 V6?

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Eagleeye
Member since July 2023 • 120 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my FORD WINDSTAR 3000 V6?

Posted on January 17, 2025
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Posted on January 18, 2025

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Shadowfax
Member • 137 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my FORD WINDSTAR 3000 V6 key issue.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 29 posts

My FORD WINDSTAR 3000 V6 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 82 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my FORD WINDSTAR 3000 V6. Trying this instead.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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