[Success] How to reset my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged's immobilizer?

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Alphadog
Member since May 2023 • 35 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged to program a key?

Posted on March 19, 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 S_Charged. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Zetareticuli
Member • 98 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 22 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged, thanks for posting!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 143 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 55 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford Thunderbird S_Charged. Trying this instead.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 87 posts

I’m not alone! My Ford Thunderbird S_Charged is doing the same thing.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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