[Confirmed Fix] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a Ford Thunderbird PPG?

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Papasmurf
Member since July 2022 • 145 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Ford Thunderbird PPG?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1957 posts

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

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Greenlantern
Member • 67 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford Thunderbird PPG.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 71 posts

Trying this out on my Ford Thunderbird PPG today—hoping it works.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 143 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ford Thunderbird PPG before?

November 15, 2024 Reply

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