[Resolved] Need programming code to activate new key for 2017 Ford Taurus SHO

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Firestarter
Member since November 2021 • 45 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2017 Ford Taurus SHO?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1794 posts

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

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombiehunt
Member • 9 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2017 Ford Taurus SHO.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 60 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2017 Ford Taurus SHO.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 149 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Ford Taurus SHO.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 77 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2017 Ford Taurus SHO—might work for mine too.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 83 posts

Just what I needed! My 2017 Ford Taurus SHO has been acting up lately.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 87 posts

My 2017 Ford Taurus SHO just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 12, 2024 Reply

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