[Completed] Verify FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6 key code before paying dealer

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Quickdraw
Member since April 2022 • 116 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6 - help?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 110 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6s?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 92 posts

I need this so bad for my FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6. Subscribed!

May 06, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 110 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 117 posts

Using this on my FORD THUNDERBIRD 3800 V6 now. Hope it works.

May 08, 2025 Reply

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