[Solution] Security risks sharing key code for Lincoln MKT

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Alphamale
Member since December 2022 • 136 posts

Need my Lincoln MKT's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1705 posts

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

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Eagleeye
Member • 86 posts

Just what I needed! My Lincoln MKT has been acting up lately.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 76 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Lincoln MKT.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 97 posts

Just tried this on my Lincoln MKT—anyone else have success?

May 07, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 121 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Lincoln MKT, hope this helps.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 129 posts

I have a 2011 Lincoln MKT, will this method work for that year?

May 09, 2025 Reply

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