[Confirmed] How do I tell if my Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback uses a transponder?

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Yellowbird
Member since December 2021 • 73 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraman
Member • 23 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback—might work for mine too.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 132 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback. This might do it.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 102 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 138 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback this weekend.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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