I need code for ford windstar 2000 compass code dealer wont give it to me were rudeabout

It may be a dying console (faulty electronics). Never heard of the compass dimming when you press the gas. Does it dim when you are in park and press the gas? If you give the console a gentle tap, does it brighten back up? Do other lights dim?

No. As far as I know there is no way to test the key without the vehicle so unless it is visibly damaged they won't be able to tell if it's good or not. If you contact your local Ford dealer they should be able to explain what they will require to diagnose the problem.

I have same van (2001) a relative give me. My uncle (orig owner) have a recall card from ford for SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION..maybe this is the problem. my van is doing the same thing like yours...no codes.. but sometimes the odometer wont go higher than 35mph...

moisture affecting something,first check the plug wires at night ,put water in a spray bottle like a windex bottle,
have vehicle running and spray a mist on the wires,if they are leaking spark it will light up like a little city under the hood.next is mist the cap and coil to see if the
the engine dies

you can not over ride the security system you need to take it to the dealer to be scanned to find out why it is inop

check the child lock facility it should be stuck.Replace or repair from proper ford dealer.

un hook battery and wait about an hour or so and use factory key if wont fix dealer has to reset.

you will need to call the dealer and give them your vin # or goto a lock shop that deals in factory keys. either one will have info you need.

Since you are getting the 171 and 174 at the same time you need to replace the mass air flow sensor.then clear the codes.After which take the car for a drive and let me know how it does.

if its not in the glovebox with the book then its to the dealer my friend