[Issue Closed] Lost my keys - how to get key code for 2009 Ford Taurus

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2009 Ford Taurus?

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Worked on my cousin’s 2009 Ford Taurus—might work for mine too.

My 2009 Ford Taurus just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Trying this out on my 2009 Ford Taurus today—hoping it works.

Been stuck with my 2009 Ford Taurus for weeks. This might be the fix.

Just tried this on my 2009 Ford Taurus—anyone else have success?

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2009 Ford Taurus—need the code first.

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