[Status: Resolved] How do I retrieve the key code for my 1985 Ford Mustang?

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Skywalker
Member since October 2022 • 26 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1985 Ford Mustang

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1955 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1985 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (4)

Darkangel
Member • 124 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1985 Ford Mustang's key code.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 67 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1985 Ford Mustang.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 112 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1985 Ford Mustang for days.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 54 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1985 Ford Mustang?

November 12, 2024 Reply

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