How to Program the Ford Key Fob
Did you recently get replacement car keys, and now you’re wondering how to program Ford key fobs? Beach Automotive Group has you covered! Many new Ford vehicles come with a remote key fob for easier vehicle access. Programming a new key fobis is simple if your car is equipped with keyless entry and you know the steps. Conway and Murrells Inlet Ford owners can follow our quick guide below!
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
- Close the car doors, then open the driver-side door. Press the UNLOCK button on the driver-side door.
- Next, turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times. Do this within 10 seconds, making sure the 8th time ends on RUN. When you’ve entered programming mode, the door locks will lock and unlock. (Note: If the doors don’t cycle, turn the key faster. Your car may not have keyless entry if you still can’t get the doors locks to cycle.)
- Press any button on the Ford remote to be programmed. Do this within 8 seconds. The door locks will cycle again to confirm the keyless entry remote is programmed and ready to use.
- Have a second remote key fob? Again, press any button on the remote within 8 seconds to cycle the door locks. Repeat this step for any additional key fobs.
- Finally, turn the ignition to OFF. The locks will again cycle to confirm programming is complete.
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35 comment(s) so far on How to Program the Ford Key Fob
Thank you for this guide. It totally worked.
Now, my main question is, do you have a guide to reprogramming the key itself? I had traveled with my car keys in our other car and my family called and made a new key to start the car with…now that I am back, the original keys are not able to start the car again…but the key fobs work to lock/unlock the doors…only the new key can start the car now. Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you for this guide. It worked for my 1999 Ford Ranger extended cab 4×4.
Programmed a new fob as well as re-programmed the old one. Now have two fobs.
Thanks again!
My Ford has Intelligence Access key. What can I do to reprogram my key fob?
What do they charge To program my ford remote for my Ford explorer
Does this work on a 2017 Keyless Mustang?
Thanks for the information. Can you clarify whether the procedure will work for one of the two original key fobs that no longer works? In short, I have one that works and one that no longer works. I don’t want to try to program the non working fob and find out neither fob will work when I am done.
Awesome these instructions helped me program my key fob the first Time on my 2004 Expedition.
Great help. I was able to program my key fob for our 2004 Expedition the first time.
Does this work for a ford 2016 explorer
Does this work for a ford 2016 explorer? I have to program 2 keys. I lost mine
Worked like a charm on my 2016 f350 I bought a key from amazon for $40 and fallowed program instructions on the manual then used yours to program the remote. Saved over $300..
My original 2013 Ford keys were really worn out. I had to insert the aluminum foil to make a couple of the buttons work, so it would’ve been just a matter of time before they completely failed. I found all of the procedures to program the key but nobody else mentioned that the buttons are programmed using a different mode. With elevated frustration, I finally stumbled across your site. Your guide saved the day! All 4 keys now function exactly as their Ford factory counterparts. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much, article was on the spot. I’ve got keyless entry on my car now.
Thanks, this worked great!
Added two new remotes. Worked perfectly! Thank you.
I have a Ford vehicle which uses a 3 button remote, and the car has push button start.
I dont have a key to turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times.
Do you have instructions for vehicles with push button start?
My Ford car does not a have an ignition that uses a key.
It uses push button start.
Do have instructions on how to program the keyfob for a push button start vehicle?
Thanks for the programming information. It was spot on!
At the local airport (pdx) my keyless system goes dead. Ford Explorer 2019. I can overcome the ‘no key detected’ message by using the fob as a ‘thumb’ to press the start button. I suspect that there is a blanket frequency in that area that masks the one particular to my vehicle. Ford dealers service desk goes brain dead when I ask for a solution. Any suggested solutions?
We have never heard of that issue before. You are more than welcome to call our Ford service department at 843-626-3666 for more assistance.
my 2001 ford f150 wont program my key fob after 8 times on and off, the doorlocks actuate but the fobs wont
If you’ve gone through the programming process and it’s still not working, you would need to speak directly with a service advisor. Please call 843-626-3666 for more assistance.
My aunt changed her Valet code an forgot it what can I do ?
She would need to contact our service department and schedule a time to come in so we could pull the code for her.
Thank you so much for this invaluable information. I was being charged over $180 PER KEY by my Ford dealer to get new key fobs for my Explorer. I bought two fobs from Amazon for a total of $9.95 (for both) and using your instructions above, they work a treat! #sohappy
I just purchased a 2002 ford focus ZX5 vin number 3FAHP37332R232164 without keys ……
No key!!!
I have been learning all about NHTSA vin decode bullshit… I’m going crazy… I just went out and bought a new ignition with two keys however im not sure if i should or even could …. I dont know …
I just need the damn key code to get a blank key fob cut for my car i have a friend that had a code machine and if i could just figure out what cuts need to be made for the ignition to turn ….
All i need is for someone to just tell me how to decode the vin in the right way so i can get the proper ignition key made
Key code ….
This would definitely be something you’d want to speak with a service advisor about. You’re more than welcome to contact our Ford service center at 843-626-3666.
I have an 03 focus. I have two fobs from a donor car from scrap yard. Will this still work on my car?
You can try going through the programming process but if it doesn’t work, you’ll want to speak with a service advisor.
Can a key fob from a 2018 Explorer ( 5 button ) be programmed to work on a 2017 Explorer?
That’s something you would need to speak with a service about. You can call our Ford service department at 843-626-3666.
Hi I’ve just reprogrammed my old Ford focus car key but it wont start the car is there a way to do this please. Thank you Stuart
If you’ve already gone through the programming process and it’s still not working, you will want to contact our service department for additional assistance. Please call us at 843-626-3666.
What if your car will not enter program mode, I’m 100% sure it has keyless entry from factory, it’s a 97 mustang GT. Is there fuse really some where that I’m overlooking that takes in or controls the mode or rf.. thank you for any and all help…
That sounds like something a service advisor would need to help you with. You’re more than welcome to contact our Ford service department at 843-626-3666 for more assistance.