No more purchasing high-cost key fobs from the dealership as those days are gone, thanks to this awesome new innovative trick. You can reprogram your own Key Fob/Remote in a matter of minutes. This can also be executed the same way for most Ford models with either 3 or 4 buttons on the remote. Begin with all doors closed and your feet off of the brake and accelerator. Then perform the following short steps:
2015 – 2023 Models
To start, you will need 2 already programmed keys and a new key fob to program. If you do not possess 2 programmed fobs, you cannot program a new fob. Only an authorized dealer can achieve this.
- Place the key in the ignition and turn it to the “On” position to activate the vehicle.
- For approximately 15 seconds, press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob.
- Place the ignition key on the control panel’s “Off” position.
- Hold the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob for the next minute and a half.
- Place the ignition key in the “On” position before starting the vehicle.
- At this point, the new key fob should have been programmed and ready to be used.
1998-2014 Models
Option 1
- Insert the key into the ignition.
- Without cranking the vehicle- Turn the key from OFF to ON 8x’s FAST (Off/On, Off/On, Off/On, etc.).
- At the 8th Off/On turn, the vehicle will lock and then unlock automatically.
- Press the buttons on your remote, and you’re done.
To Program a 2nd Remote:
Follow the same steps above, but when the vehicle automatically locks.
- Press the 1st Remote.
- The vehicle will lock or unlock.
- Then press the 2nd Remote.
- Re-program complete.
Option 2
- Insert the key into the ignition.
- Without cranking the vehicle, turn the key from OFF to ON 4x’s FAST within 6 seconds.
- The system should emit a sound indicating it is now ready for programming.
- Quickly press any button on your Remote/Key Fob. You will hear a confirmation sound.
- Quickly press any button on your 2nd remote to program it as well.
Option 3
- Close all doors except Driver’s side.
- Insert the key into the ignition.
- Without cranking the vehicle- Turn the key from OFF to ON 8x’s FAST (Off On, Off On, Off On etc).
- At the 8th Off/On turn, the vehicle will lock and then unlock automatically.
- Press the buttons on your remote.
** NOTE: If you were not successful in programming the New fob, wait 10 seconds and repeat the chosen options steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
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