[Free Tool] Stuck without key code for 1998 Ford Contour

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Whiterabbit
Member since January 2023 • 29 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1998 Ford Contour?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1415 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Ford Contour. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Byteme
Member • 36 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 Ford Contours?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 106 posts

Been stuck with my 1998 Ford Contour for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 23 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1998 Ford Contour before?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 143 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1998 Ford Contour.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Titanium
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I need this so bad for my 1998 Ford Contour. Subscribed!

October 08, 2024 Reply

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