[Confirmed] Where do I enter key code in a 2018 Ford Mustang?

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Skywalker
Member since March 2022 • 23 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2018 Ford Mustang?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1512 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 90 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2018 Ford Mustang.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 83 posts

Does this method work for the 2018 Ford Mustang models from 2010 onward?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 53 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Ford Mustang later. Will report back.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 46 posts

My 2018 Ford Mustang's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 47 posts

My 2018 Ford Mustang is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 121 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Ford Mustang.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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