[Issue Closed] Need key code after battery died in 2004 Ford Taurus

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Deltaforce
Member since October 2021 • 55 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2004 Ford Taurus?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1341 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Ford Taurus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 114 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2004 Ford Taurus.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 58 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2004 Ford Taurus?

August 15, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 15 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Ford Taurus too.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 77 posts

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

August 17, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 21 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2004 Ford Taurus.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 109 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2004 Ford Taurus!

August 19, 2024 Reply

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