How to program the keyless entry remote transmitters on Mercury Mountaineer?

To program keyless entry remotes, ensure the anti-theft system is off. Open the door, press the unlock button, and turn the key from OFF to ON eight times. Press any remote button to confirm programming. Program all remotes within 20 seconds; a maximum of four can be programmed.

How to program the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters on Mercury Mariner?

The RKE transmitters can be programmed by opening the vehicle door when the transmitter is unlocked or the door switch unlocked and opening the driver door. Flip the ignition between OFF and RUN eight times then press any button on each transmitter within 20 seconds. Check the maximum transmitter limit in case it is not responding. Stop exit program by switching the key to OFF.

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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: 8L3Z-15K601-B
$65.53 MSRP: $75.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System; Keyless Entry Transmitter; Transceiver
- Replaces: 2L3Z-15K601-AA, 2L3Z-15K601-AB, 8L3Z-15K601-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2005-2008 | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Monterey | 2004-2007 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Mountaineer | 1998-2001 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Remote Control Part Number: 8S4Z-15K601-A
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- Other Name: Remote Control System; Keyless Entry Transmitter; Transmitter; Transceiver
- Manufacturer Note: 4 Buttons
- Replaces: 2S4Z-15K601-AB
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2006-2011 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Montego | 2005-2007 | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Mountaineer | 2002-2010 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Sable | 1998-2005 | GS, LS, LS Premium, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Tracer | 1998-1999 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Receiver Part Number: F6XZ-15K601-AC
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- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Manufacturer Note: Type 4-(words) lock, unlock, panic
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Villager | 1996-1998 | GS, LS, Nautica | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transceiver Part Number: 3W7Z-15K601-AA
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- Other Name: Remote Control System; Keyless Entry Transmitter
- Replaces: F8AZ-15K601-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2003-2005 | GS, GSL, Limited Edition, LS, LSE, Ultimate Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Marauder | 2003-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: 3F2Z-15K601-AA
$38.59 MSRP: $52.51
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- Other Name: Remote Control System
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Monterey | 2004-2007 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: 1F5Z-15K601-AA
$28.85 MSRP: $39.26
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- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Manufacturer Note: 3-button (lock, unlock, and panic), use with XF5Z15K602BA receiver, With production remote keyless entry
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Villager | 1999-2002 | Base, Estate, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: F8DZ-15K601-GA
$31.34 MSRP: $42.64
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- Other Name: Remote Control System
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2005-2007 | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: F87Z-15K601-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Replaces: F81Z-15604-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1998-1999 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: F6UZ-15K601-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Replaces: F6UZ-15K601-CA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 1997 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Tracer | 1997 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: F5DZ-15K601-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Manufacturer Note: Type 3-(words) lock, unlock, panic, trunk
- Replaces: F7CZ-15K601-BA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Sable | 1996-1997 | G, GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Tracer | 1997 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: F6UZ-15K601-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 1997 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Transmitter Part Number: 4F2Z-15K601-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remote Control System
- Manufacturer Note: 6 Buttons
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Monterey | 2004-2007 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS

Mercury Transmitter Parts and Q&A

Remote Control
8S4Z-15K601-A
Q: How to program the keyless entry remote transmitters on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: To program keyless entry remotes, ensure the anti-theft system is off. Open the door, press the unlock button, and turn the key from OFF to ON eight times. Press any remote button to confirm programming. Program all remotes within 20 seconds; a maximum of four can be programmed.
Transmitter
8L3Z-15K601-B
Q: How to program the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters on Mercury Mariner?
A: The RKE transmitters can be programmed by opening the vehicle door when the transmitter is unlocked or the door switch unlocked and opening the driver door. Flip the ignition between OFF and RUN eight times then press any button on each transmitter within 20 seconds. Check the maximum transmitter limit in case it is not responding. Stop exit program by switching the key to OFF.