[Verified] Need PIN to add second key to Ford Torino

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Ultrasonic
Member since March 2023 • 113 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Ford Torino for making new keys?

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 708 posts

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

Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Orangecrush
Member • 145 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Ford Torino—need the code first.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 80 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Ford Torino—might work for mine too.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 16 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Ford Torino for days.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 7 posts

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

October 24, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 95 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ford Torino won’t recognize the key.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 27 posts

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

October 26, 2024 Reply

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