[Closed] 2006 Mercury Milan keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Ultraman
Member since September 2022 • 55 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2006 Mercury Milan key fob?

Posted on April 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1919 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Mercury Milan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Zombieking
Member • 76 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2006 Mercury Milan key code too.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 23 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2006 Mercury Milan all week. Hope this helps.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 35 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Mercury Milan, would this method still work?

April 11, 2025 Reply

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