[Confirmed Fix] Dealer wants $200 for 1986 Ford Mustang PIN - other options?

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Whiterabbit
Member since May 2023 • 38 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1986 Ford Mustang?

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1088 posts

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

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Ghostrider
Member • 31 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1986 Ford Mustang's key code issue!

February 25, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 89 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1986 Ford Mustang?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 112 posts

I tried this with my 1986 Ford Mustang but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 27, 2025 Reply

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