[Solution] My Lincoln MKT FWD key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Firestarter
Member since October 2021 • 138 posts

How can I retrieve my Lincoln MKT FWD's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1572 posts

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

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (5)

Jokersmile
Member • 65 posts

My Lincoln MKT FWD might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 66 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lincoln MKT FWD's key code.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 40 posts

Trying this on my Lincoln MKT FWD later. Will report back.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 75 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lincoln MKT FWD this weekend.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 90 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lincoln MKT FWD.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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