[Confirmed Fix] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

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Rocketman
Member since November 2022 • 121 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500?

Posted on March 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1919 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Gizmoguy
Member • 82 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 129 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 too!

March 08, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 70 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. This is a lifesaver.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 50 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 148 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1964 Ford Galaxie 500.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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