[It Worked!] All keys lost for 1997 Lincoln MK 5, how to retrieve code?

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Happyfeet
Member since September 2022 • 43 posts

How can I find my 1997 Lincoln MK 5's key code to program a new key?

Posted on August 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1461 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Lincoln MK 5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 12 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1997 Lincoln MK 5?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 37 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1997 Lincoln MK 5.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 139 posts

Was about to give up on my 1997 Lincoln MK 5, but this gives me hope.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 116 posts

Using this on my 1997 Lincoln MK 5 now. Hope it works.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 122 posts

This just might solve my 1997 Lincoln MK 5's ignition issue.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 71 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 Lincoln MK 5 before?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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