[Archived] Online communities sharing 2010 Ford Mustang key codes

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2010 Ford Mustang

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Using this on my 2010 Ford Mustang now. Hope it works.

I’m in the same boat with my 2010 Ford Mustang. This looks promising.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2010 Ford Mustang as well.

Really need the key code for my 2010 Ford Mustang, thanks for sharing!

Following along—same issue with my 2010 Ford Mustang.

My 2010 Ford Mustang refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

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