1998 Ford Taurus Getting another key

1998 FORD TAURUS
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DN4192
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I am needing to have a spare key made for my 1998 Ford Taurus SE station wagon. I know that in newer models the key has some kind of chip or code in the key for the car to start. I don't see anything like that on my key to this car, how can I know for sure this car of this age doesn't have that and I can just go have a regular key cut to use in an emergency situtaion.
Jan 26, 2010 at 6:08 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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just take your original key in to have a new one cut and the locksmith will be able to tell you if it is chipped or not. does your key have a rather thick, black plastic at the end near the keyhole ?
Jan 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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DN4192
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The black part of my key is plastic and not very thick.
Jan 27, 2010 at 12:39 AM
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