[Completed] Can’t start my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD, ignition code missing

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Captainkirk
Member since August 2021 • 75 posts

Looking for my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1639 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercury Mountaineer 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Hyperlink
Member • 28 posts

Will this work for older Mercury Mountaineer 2WDs? Mine's a 2009.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 123 posts

I think my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 68 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD, thanks for posting!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 125 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 139 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mercury Mountaineer 2WD won’t recognize the key.

October 04, 2024 Reply

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