Q: Keyless entry

asked by on January 31, 2017

Bought this is car used (2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Xlt ) and I am trying to find out where the keyless entry code is hidden. . Tried looking in several different spots that I read online, but no luck.. all the Ford dealerships want to charge $100 for it.. Thanks

My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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