[Confirmed] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1998 Ford Mustang?

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Quickdraw
Member since March 2023 • 39 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 Ford Mustang's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenonflash
Member • 85 posts

This thread might save my 1998 Ford Mustang. Thanks everyone!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 25 posts

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

December 31, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 10 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1998 Ford Mustang!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 52 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1998 Ford Mustang, would this method still work?

January 02, 2025 Reply

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