[Method] Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford Thunderbird Italien

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Grace
Member since July 2022 • 58 posts

How can I retrieve my Ford Thunderbird Italien's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1895 posts

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

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Crazycat
Member • 144 posts

Been stuck with my Ford Thunderbird Italien for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 108 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ford Thunderbird Italien. Need the code badly.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 104 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Thunderbird Italien this weekend.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 44 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford Thunderbird Italien.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 13 posts

My Ford Thunderbird Italien just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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