[Free Tool] How to reset my 1997 Mercury Mountaineer's immobilizer?

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Bluemoon
Member since June 2023 • 28 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Deltaforce
Member • 100 posts

My 1997 Mercury Mountaineer refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 54 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1997 Mercury Mountaineer's key code.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 45 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, would this method still work?

February 13, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 124 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 Mercury Mountaineer as well.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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