[Update] Any success recovering lost code from old 2004 Ford Thunderbird keys?

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Gizmoguy
Member since September 2022 • 62 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2004 Ford Thunderbird for key programming?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1215 posts

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

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegadog
Member • 33 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2004 Ford Thunderbird. Trying this instead.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 7 posts

Really need the key code for my 2004 Ford Thunderbird, thanks for sharing!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 100 posts

Just what I needed! My 2004 Ford Thunderbird has been acting up lately.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 48 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2004 Ford Thunderbird.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 87 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2004 Ford Thunderbird key issues!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 87 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Ford Thunderbird too.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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