[Answered] Where's the key code located on a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria for key programming?

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Greenlantern
Member since September 2021 • 95 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria to program a key?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 53 posts

My 1996 Ford Crown Victoria might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 128 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria for a while.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 53 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria for days.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 108 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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