Lincoln MKZ Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2007–2016 8 model years
Programming steps, the battery it takes, and the exact replacement fob for every Lincoln MKZ model year we cover (2007–2016). Find your year in the table, then jump to the details for that generation.
Every Lincoln MKZ model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Transponder Key, Proximity Key, Remote Head Key · 4/5-button | CR2025 battery on Amazon | |
| 2015 | Transponder Key, Proximity Key, Remote Head Key · 4/5-button | CR2025 battery on Amazon | |
| 2014 | Transponder Key, Proximity Key, Remote Head Key · 4/5-button | CR2025 battery on Amazon | |
| 2013 | Transponder Key, Proximity Key, Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2025 battery on Amazon | |
| 2012 |
| Transponder Key, Remote Head Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2009 | Transponder Key, Remote Head Key, Remote · 3/4/6-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2008 | Transponder Key, Remote Head Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2007 | Transponder Key, Remote Head Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
2014–2016 Lincoln MKZ
How to program your key fob
If your Ford has push-button start, you can add a new smart key yourself when you already have two working smart keys. You'll have 30 seconds to complete the sequence, so read it through first. Up to 4 smart keys total.
Full steps: Ford Smart Key Programming: Backup Slot Sequence
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Proximity Key
3 versionsStays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C31243300
- OE part #
- 164-R7989, 164-R7991, 164-R8106, 164-R8119, 5923896, 5923898 +11 more
- Frequency
- 902 MHz
- Chip
- NXP HITAG-PRO ID49 128-BIT
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C31244700
- OE part #
- 164-R7990, 5923897
- Frequency
- 868 MHz
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C85589900
- OE part #
- 164-R8115, 5926052
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U793, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 164-R7996, 164-R8020, 164-R8021, 164-R8073, 164-R8074, 164-R8075 +10 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
6 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BFD40-I, N5F-A08TAA, N5F-A08TDA
- OE part #
- 164-R7978, 5925267, FD40, HU101, HU101T
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- IAX00012124
- OE part #
- H128-PT, H128PT
- Chip
- HITAG PRO 128-BIT
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2013 Lincoln MKZ
How to program your key fob
If your Ford has push-button start, you can add a new smart key yourself when you already have two working smart keys. You'll have 30 seconds to complete the sequence, so read it through first. Up to 4 smart keys total.
Full steps: Ford Smart Key Programming: Backup Slot Sequence
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Proximity Key
3 versionsStays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C31243300
- OE part #
- 164-R7989, 164-R7991, 164-R8106, 164-R8119, 5923896, 5923898 +11 more
- Frequency
- 902 MHz
- Chip
- NXP HITAG-PRO ID49 128-BIT
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C31244700
- OE part #
- 164-R7990, 5923897
- Frequency
- 868 MHz
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C85589900
- OE part #
- 164-R8115, 5926052
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 164-R7043, 164-R7044, 164-R7053, 164-R7054, 164-R7063, 164-R7064 +25 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
7 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BFD40-I, N5F-A08TAA, N5F-A08TDA
- OE part #
- 164-R7978, 5925267, FD40, HU101, HU101T
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- IAX00012124
- OE part #
- H128-PT, H128PT
- Chip
- HITAG PRO 128-BIT
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2012 Lincoln MKZ
Remote / key fob programming
This remote can't be programmed with a do-it-yourself procedure. The vehicle needs a diagnostic tool connected to its OBD port to pair a new remote, so a replacement has to be set up by an automotive locksmith or a dealer.
Order the correct replacement remote below — match the FCC ID on your current fob first — then have a local automotive locksmith or the dealer program it to your vehicle.
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford-built vehicle yourself if you already have two original keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7013, 164-R7014, 164-R7015 +49 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2009 Lincoln MKZ
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford-built vehicle yourself if you already have two original keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7006, 164-R7007, 164-R7013 +43 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Remote
A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
6-button Remote
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- GOH-PCGEN2
- OE part #
- 8L3D-15K601-AA
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2007–2008 Lincoln MKZ
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford-built vehicle yourself if you already have two original keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7006, 164-R7007, 164-R7013 +43 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
- 2007–2008, 2009, 2012
- CR2032 battery on Amazon
- 2013, 2014–2016
- CR2025 battery on Amazon
2007–2008, 2009, 2012 Lincoln MKZ key fob battery
Your 2007–2008, 2009, 2012 Lincoln MKZ key fob uses a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Look for a small notch or screw on the side of the fob where the key blade meets the buttons.
- 2 Pry the housing apart with a coin or small flathead (or remove the screw).
- 3 Pop out the old coin cell, noting its orientation.
- 4 Insert the new battery the same way up, then snap the case shut.
- 5 Test the buttons — if they work, you're done.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Try not to touch both faces of the new battery; skin oils shorten its life.
- If the buttons still don't respond after a new battery, the remote may need re-syncing or programming.
2013, 2014–2016 Lincoln MKZ key fob battery
Your 2013, 2014–2016 Lincoln MKZ key fob uses a CR2025 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2025 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Slide the release latch and pull the metal emergency key out of the fob.
- 2 Use that key (or a coin) to pry the two halves apart at the seam.
- 3 Lift out the old coin cell — note which side faces up.
- 4 Drop in the new battery the same way (printed + side usually faces the back cover).
- 5 Press the case back together until it clicks, then test lock/unlock and push-to-start.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Even with a dead fob battery you can usually still start the car by holding the fob against the start button — check your owner's manual.
- If the fob still won't work after a new battery, it may need re-syncing or programming.
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