[Update] Lost transponder code for my 2017 Ford Taurus Limited Edition - any ideas?

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2017 Ford Taurus Limited Edition?

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Following this for my 2017 Ford Taurus Limited Edition. Please update if it works!

My 2017 Ford Taurus Limited Edition's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Still can’t find the code for my 2017 Ford Taurus Limited Edition. This might do it.

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