[Update] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a Mercury Mountaineer AWD?

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Where do they get the key code to program Mercury Mountaineer AWD keys at the dealer?

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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Mercury Mountaineer AWD.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mercury Mountaineer AWD.

Really hoping this unlocks my Mercury Mountaineer AWD's mystery code.

Just tried this on my Mercury Mountaineer AWD—anyone else have success?

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