ford obsolete parts said they quit putting the codes on the locks a long time ago. this is the only ford department i ever get a decent answer from, so i usually trust them. the manual wasn't in the car when i bought it, and i was the 3rd owner. so, no plastic key either. if only i had those damned codes. it is 120 bucks to have the key made, and since the plastic clip broke on the lock cylinder, so it looks like i'll just be buying a matching set. good luck finding that, too. i would really like to hear the logic for some of the decisions made at ford. thanks for the help guys, but i think i've got it. don't be lazy, make a couple spares. i'm paying for my stupidity. maybe this thread will help some other people...................