[Success] 2008 Ford Crown Victoria keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Diana
Member since September 2021 • 43 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2008 Ford Crown Victoria keys?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 19 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria this hard?!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 45 posts

Desperate to get my 2008 Ford Crown Victoria running again. Trying this tonight.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 11 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2008 Ford Crown Victoria—might work for mine too.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 149 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

January 14, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 51 posts

Just what I needed! My 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has been acting up lately.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 145 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

January 16, 2025 Reply

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