Mercury Mountaineer 2nd generation (1997–2001) — Key Programming Reference
- Difficulty
- easy
- Lishi / lockout
- FO38
Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)
| Key | Years | FCC ID | P/N | Chip | Freq | Battery | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 MHz · GQ43VT11T | 1998–2001 NA (optional factory RKE; 1997 base often without RKE) | GQ43VT11T | F87B-15K601-AB | none | 315 MHz | CR2032 | n/a |
| no RF · H72 / 4C | 1998–2001 NA (PATS / SecuriLock equipped) | n/a | 011-R0221 | Texas Instruments 4C (TI fixed-code transponder, PATS / SecuriLock) | n/a | n/a | H72 (8-cut; Ilco H72-PT / Silca FO40R / JMA FO-15D / Strattec 597602 with Ford logo, 598333 without) |
Programming procedures
What the job needs
- Add a key: 1 existing working key required.
- All keys lost: no existing working key needed.
- PIN / security code: required — NASTF + autokeyprog + FORScan.
- Online / server access: not required (offline programming).
- On-board (no tool) sequence: not available — Mercury Mountaineer 4D60 PATS requires professional OBD tool — no self-programming procedure.
- On site: engine off · Maintain 12V+ · Clear PATS DTCs.
- Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. VIN cross-check before start.
Tool coverage
Documented for this case on: Autel IM608 Pro II · Autel IM508S · Autel KM100 · Xhorse Key Tool Plus · Xhorse Key Tool Max Pro · Lonsdor K518 Pro / K519 · OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus · AutoProPad G2/G3 · Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Launch X431 IMMO Elite / IMMO Plus. Step-by-step menu paths for each tool are in the app.
Notes & cautions
- This chassis Mercury Mountaineer (1997-2001) uses Texas 4D60 — transitional Ford PATS chip. Covered by Autel IM608 + IMKPA, AD Smart Pro ADS178, Lonsdor K518 USA. PATS PIN via FORScan / autokeyprog.com.
- Smart proximity or remote head key: ensure existing key fob battery is functional before starting.
- Verify chip before booking (this chassis facelift): Ford modern PATS spans PATS 5/6 ID46 HITAG-2 (2011-2014 typical) and PATS 7 ID49 HITAG-PRO (2014+). Some 2014-2015 facelifts shipped with mid-cycle chip swap — confirm transponder ID from a working key with FORScan or Lonsdor K518 reader before quoting.
- Tool kit context: Autel IMKPA Ford module is the dominant add-key accessory (~$5-15/session for ID49 cloud calc). AD Smart Pro ADS178 also strong on Ford. Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator for K518 simulated-key flow. Xhorse KH100 + Ford module confirmed. APB112 simulator NOT typically needed. G-Box bench EEPROM NOT used. XP400 PRO only for PCM/IPC bench fallback.
- All existing keys erased. Bring ALL replacement keys before starting — minimum 2.
- No manual AKL for Mercury Mountaineer 4D60 PATS — professional tool mandatory.
- AKL for Ford 4D60 PATS needs PATS PIN (FORScan / autokeyprog / NASTF) AND online cloud token on ID49 era.
- Keep all existing/lost key fobs at least 10 metres from vehicle during AKL.
- AKL accessory needs: Autel IMKPA + Ford online token for ID49 cloud calc, Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator for K518 simulated-key AKL path, Xhorse KH100 Ford. APB112 NOT mandatory. G-Box bench EEPROM NOT used. XP400 PRO only if PCM/IPC EEPROM corrupted (rare).
Lockout
Door pick / decode: Lishi FO38 (CW).
37 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-09
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