[Solution] Need my 2017 Ford Taurus SEL's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Moonwalker
Member since December 2021 • 137 posts

Looking for my 2017 Ford Taurus SEL's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 804 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Ford Taurus SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Misterx
Member • 145 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Ford Taurus SEL.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 35 posts

Been stuck with my 2017 Ford Taurus SEL for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 31 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2017 Ford Taurus SEL too.

November 28, 2024 Reply

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