[Confirmed] Help! I need the PIN code for my 1986 Ford Bronco II

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Silverbullet
Member since October 2021 • 80 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1986 Ford Bronco II to make a spare key?

Posted on May 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1954 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Ford Bronco II. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbull
Member • 99 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1986 Ford Bronco II before?

May 23, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 66 posts

Been stuck with my 1986 Ford Bronco II for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 97 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1986 Ford Bronco II?

May 25, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 99 posts

My 1986 Ford Bronco II won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 39 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1986 Ford Bronco II.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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