[Verified] Help with programming a key for my 1968 Ford Bronco

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Outlawstar
Member since December 2022 • 93 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1968 Ford Bronco for programming keys?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1366 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1968 Ford Bronco. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Greengiant
Member • 22 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1968 Ford Bronco.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 63 posts

Will this work for older 1968 Ford Broncos? Mine's a 2009.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 137 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1968 Ford Bronco. Trying this instead.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 106 posts

Just tried this on my 1968 Ford Bronco—anyone else have success?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 32 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1968 Ford Bronco, following this thread.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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