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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Key Code Question

The key that I got with my 1996 f150 is not a good one it takes about ten minutes to unlock the doors and about two minutes to turn the ignition switch.
I called the local dealerships and they do not have the key codes for anything over 10 years old. I emailed ford customer service and they were not able to help either. I know that I can go to a lock smith but the keys that I have had made in the past did not work as well as the factory key.
Anyone know another source to get a key code for a old truck with the VIN # or ????
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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Only the original selling dealer will have the factory key code, it'll be in the sales folder which I believe they are required to keep dang near forever. Ford customer service (800-392-ford) might be able to give you the original dealers name if the dealer is still open.
Only other option I can think of is a locksmith. Good luck.
 
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