[Working] Locked out of my Ford Taurus FWD, missing PIN code

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Outlawstar
Member since January 2022 • 125 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Ford Taurus FWD?

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Taurus FWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Lightspeed
Member • 33 posts

My Ford Taurus FWD's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 32 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford Taurus FWD.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 78 posts

My Ford Taurus FWD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 123 posts

Trying this out on my Ford Taurus FWD today—hoping it works.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 127 posts

Was about to give up on my Ford Taurus FWD, but this gives me hope.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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