[Free Fix] Need help finding my Ford Fairmont's key code

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Xfactor
Member since June 2023 • 91 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Ford Fairmont to program a key?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1530 posts

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

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 29 posts

Using this on my Ford Fairmont now. Hope it works.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 13 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ford Fairmont, thanks for posting!

April 15, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 116 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford Fairmont. Trying this instead.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 63 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ford Fairmont for a while.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 51 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Fairmont this weekend.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 30 posts

This just might solve my Ford Fairmont's ignition issue.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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