[Update] Fob reprogram failed on 2002 Ford Taurus - need key code

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Redbaron
Member since September 2022 • 81 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2002 Ford Taurus?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 07, 2025

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Purplehaze
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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2002 Ford Taurus.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
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If this works for my 2002 Ford Taurus, I owe you big time.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Redalert
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Finally, something that might help with my 2002 Ford Taurus's key code issue!

May 09, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
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My 2002 Ford Taurus might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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