[Confirmed] Looking for my FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V's key code to program a new key fob

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Dragonfly
Member since January 2023 • 50 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V - help?

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 616 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Codeninja
Member • 58 posts

I have a 2011 FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V, will this method work for that year?

March 14, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 65 posts

Worked for someone with a FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V? Need to hear it!

March 15, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 125 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V. Trying this instead.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 98 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my FORD CONTOUR 2000 16V.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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