[Archived] Dealer charging $150 for Ford Taurus SHO Sedan key code - alternatives?

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Firestarter
Member since March 2023 • 127 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Ford Taurus SHO Sedan?

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 566 posts

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

Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Youngturk
Member • 59 posts

Been stuck with my Ford Taurus SHO Sedan for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 70 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Ford Taurus SHO Sedan—need the code first.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 10 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Taurus SHO Sedan—anyone else have success?

October 23, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 73 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan?

October 24, 2024 Reply

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