[Status: Resolved] 2000 Ford Crown Victoria turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Kingkong
Member since February 2023 • 25 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2000 Ford Crown Victoria

Posted on August 27, 2024
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Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Ghostrider
Member • 89 posts

I have the same 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 49 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria owner.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 30 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.

August 30, 2024 Reply

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