Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1999TRACER LS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1454 (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - (EXCEPT HYBRID))GENERAL PROCEDURESMYKEY™ PROGRAMMINGDISABLE MYKEY™ RESTRICTED FEATURES
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Disable MyKey™ Restricted Features
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Disable MyKey™ Restricted Features
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert an admin key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position.
- Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY appears.
- Press and hold RESET until HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR and ALL KEYS ARE CLEARED is displayed.
NOTE:
This procedure is used to disable the MyKey™ feature on all of the keys that are programmed to the vehicle. All of the keys then operate as normal (admin) keys with no restrictions.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.