[It Worked!] Locked out of my Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD, missing PIN code

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Alice
Member since March 2023 • 142 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 848 posts

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

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Invisible
Member • 72 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD this hard?!

May 03, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 150 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD, hope someone can help.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 132 posts

I have a 2011 Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD, will this method work for that year?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 7 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD with push-button start?

May 06, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 139 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD too.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 60 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD too.

May 08, 2025 Reply

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