[It Worked!] How long does it take to get a key code from 2004 Ford Taurus SEL dealer?

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Easymoney
Member since February 2022 • 10 posts

Need my 2004 Ford Taurus SEL's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 147 posts

My 2004 Ford Taurus SEL just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 49 posts

My 2004 Ford Taurus SEL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 93 posts

I need this so bad for my 2004 Ford Taurus SEL. Subscribed!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 51 posts

Does this method work for the 2004 Ford Taurus SEL models from 2010 onward?

March 20, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 34 posts

My 2004 Ford Taurus SEL just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 126 posts

My 2004 Ford Taurus SEL is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 22, 2025 Reply

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