[Answered] Dealer wants proof for Ford Taurus SHO key code - why?

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Bluescreen
Member since September 2021 • 120 posts

Looking for my Ford Taurus SHO's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Taurus SHO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Voodooman
Member • 23 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford Taurus SHO!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 82 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Ford Taurus SHO. Huge thanks!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 60 posts

I tried this with my Ford Taurus SHO but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 20, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 133 posts

Will this work for older Ford Taurus SHOs? Mine's a 2009.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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