Key Programming - Without Using 2 Programmed Keys
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 26 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Mystique, and 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Insert unprogrammed key in ignition and turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel next to steering column. Insert Ford Service Function (FSF) card in NGS tester. Perform security access procedure. See KEY PROGRAMMING - SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. Select IGNITION KEY CODE PROGRAM. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect NGS tester. Key should now be programmed and be able to start vehicle.
CUSTOMER PREFERENCE INDEX (EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER)
| Module | Configurable Item | State |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Lock Brake Control Module | Tire Size (Revolutions/Mile) | List Of Tires |
| Anti-Lock Brake Control Module | Tone Ring Size (Number Of Teeth) | 8.8" |
| Anti-Lock Brake Control Module | Option Information | 4WABS |
| Anti-Lock Brake Control Module | Vehicle Program | Explorer/Mountaineer |
| Central Timer Module | Tire Size (Revolutions/Mile) | List Of Tires |
| Central Timer Module | Tone Ring Size (Number Of Teeth) | 8.8" |
| Central Timer Module | Option Information | 4WABS |
| Central Timer Module | Vehicle Program | Explorer/Mountaineer |
| Passive Anti-Theft System Module | Enter Security Access | Enter Security Access |
| Passive Anti-Theft System Module | Ignition Key Code Program | Program Ignition Keys |
| Passive Anti-Theft System Module | Ignition Key Code Erase | Erase All Stored Ignition Keys |
| Passive Anti-Theft System Module | Spare Key | Enabled, Disabled |
| Passive Anti-Theft System Module | Parameter Reset | Reset Security ID |