[Recommended Fix] Is there a website to get transponder codes for 1998 Ford Crown Victoria?

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Echolima
Member since December 2022 • 63 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1998 Ford Crown Victoria - where's the key code?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1271 posts

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

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Neontiger
Member • 15 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 76 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. This looks promising.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 114 posts

Following this for my 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. Please update if it works!

August 09, 2024 Reply

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