[Resolved] Key code help for Mercury Villager with switchblade key

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Alphamale
Member since January 2022 • 112 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Mercury Villager?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1916 posts

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

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 111 posts

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

February 19, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 76 posts

I have a 2011 Mercury Villager, will this method work for that year?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 62 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Mercury Villager, following this thread.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 41 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Mercury Villager, hope someone can help.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 50 posts

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

February 23, 2025 Reply

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