[Answered] Code card lost - 1998 Mercury Villager won't accept new key

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Yellowfin
Member since October 2022 • 92 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Mercury Villager?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 501 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Mercury Villager. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 65 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Mercury Villager. Trying this instead.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 83 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Mercury Villager. Trying this instead.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 90 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1998 Mercury Villager. Need the code badly.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 95 posts

My 1998 Mercury Villager's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 8 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1998 Mercury Villager.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 64 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1998 Mercury Villager's mystery code.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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