[Status: Resolved] Trying to program a new key for my 2000 Ford Taurus - where's the key code?

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Karmaking
Member since April 2022 • 95 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2000 Ford Taurus keys at the dealer?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1968 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Ford Taurus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Killerinst
Member • 129 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2000 Ford Taurus.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 79 posts

My 2000 Ford Taurus won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 40 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2000 Ford Taurus?

April 10, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 71 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2000 Ford Taurus this weekend.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 20 posts

Just tried this on my 2000 Ford Taurus—anyone else have success?

April 12, 2025 Reply

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