[Answered] Ford Probe IV key programming failed - what now?

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Aceventura
Member since June 2023 • 11 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford Probe IV

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 735 posts

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

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Gamerpro
Member • 71 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford Probe IV.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 119 posts

Using this on my Ford Probe IV now. Hope it works.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 109 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Ford Probe IV?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 48 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Probe IV.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 21 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ford Probe IV.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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