[It Worked!] My 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis key code is missing - advice?

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Outlawjoe
Member since May 2022 • 14 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis key fob?

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Charlie
Member • 97 posts

My 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 15 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis before?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 129 posts

Same issue here with my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, let me know if it works.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 15 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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