[Issue Closed] 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Pandaking
Member since March 2022 • 138 posts

Need my 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1561 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 04, 2024

Replies (4)

Alphacent
Member • 56 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base as well.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 128 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base?

November 05, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 132 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base before?

November 06, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 94 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Base.

November 07, 2024 Reply

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