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For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY.
3. Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY AS
RESTRICTED.
MyKey  is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey  optional settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using
MyKey  with remote start systems section.
Note: The MyKey  can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was
created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to
clear the MyKey  programming. To clear all MyKeys  go to Step 2 in the
Clear MyKey  section.
Programming MyKey  optional settings
To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do
the following:
For standard message center:
1. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey  setup menus.
The first menu shown is:
MYKEY MAX MPH <80 MPH> OFF
3. If you don’t want to change the maximum speed setting, press the
SETUP button to display the next menu. The remaining menus appear as
follows with the default settings shown:
MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 <OFF>
MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT <ON> OFF
MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON <OFF>.
4. On any of the menus press RESET to highlight your choice with the
<…>.
5. Press SETUP to enter your choice. The next optional setting will be
displayed.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional
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For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Use the up and down arrows to get to any of the optional features.
3. Press the right arrow key to bring up the settings available for each
feature.
4. Press OK or the right arrow key to make your choice.
Clear MyKey 
To reset all MyKeys  as admin keys do the following:
For standard message center:
1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key.
2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed.
3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
CLEAR is displayed.
4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS
CLEARED is displayed.
For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Press the down arrow key to get to CLEAR MYKEYS.
3. Hold OK until you see ALL MYKEYS CLEARED.
Check MyKey  system status
The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey 
parameters:
• MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks distance when a MyKey  is
used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey  is
not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer
to zero is by clearing MyKey  . If this odometer is lower than the last time
you checked, then the MyKey  system has been recently cleared.
• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys  are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey  .
• # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional
spare key has been programmed to the vehicle
Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey 
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Using MyKey  with remote start systems
MyKey  is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non
Ford-approved remote start system. The actions proved below do not
make MyKey  compatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey  functions.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys
When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default
settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin
key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with
MyKey  . The following action may help you to retain some MyKey 
functions:
1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder.
2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a
MyKey  , owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to
program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey  if the
remote start fob is used by the MyKey  driver.
To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as MyKey  ,dothe
following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Create a MyKey  section.
Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start)
• It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey  on
vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start).
Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any
other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the
system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift
the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have
administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will
identify the user as an admin or MyKey  drive depending on the
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Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey  system
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey  system
status section.
Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all “real” keys as MyKeys  , in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys  as admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey  section.
Using MyKey  with remote start systems
MyKey  is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional
keys should program the remote start system as a MyKey  in addition to
the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey  . To program
the remote start system as MyKey  , do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Create a MyKey  section.
Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey  system
status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in
the total count. See the Check MyKey  system status section.
Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all “real” keys as MyKeys  , in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeys  as admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey  section.Locks and Security
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Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a MyKey  • Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey  .
• Key in the ignition is the last
remaining admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
• SecuriLock  passive anti-theft
system is disabled or in unlimited
mode.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Cannot program the MyKey 
optional settings • Key in the ignition is a MyKey  .
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Cannot clear MyKey  • Key in the ignition is a MyKey  .
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Lost the only admin key • Purchase a new key from your
authorized dealer.
Lost any key • For programming spare keys, refer
to the Programming spare keys
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Condition Potential Causes
I accidentally programmed all
keys as MyKeys  • Vehicle has a non Ford-approved
remote start system that is recognized
as an admin key. Refer to the Using
MyKey  with remote start systems
section to reset all MyKeys  as admin
keys.
No MyKey  function with (if
equipped) intelligent access
key with push button start • An admin intelligent access key is
present at a push-and-start vehicle.
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system (as an admin key) then a
MyKey  is inserted without restarting
the engine.
MyKey  programmed total
includes one additional key • Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as a MyKey  .
• Vehicle is equipped with a non
Ford-approved remote start system.
Refer to Using MyKey  with remote
start systems section.
Admin keys programmed total
includes one additional key • Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as admin key.
• Vehicle is equipped with a non
Ford-approved remote start system.
Refer to Using MyKey  with remote
start systems section.
MyKey  distance does not
accumulate • MyKey  is not being used by the
intended user.
• MyKey  system has been recently
cleared.
• Vehicles has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system (as an admin key) then a
MyKey  is inserted without recycling
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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart locks (if equipped)
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by
simultaneously pressing button 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the
remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the buttononthe
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
Autolock feature (if equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
• all the doors are closed,
• the ignition is in the on position,
• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
• the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater
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The autolock feature repeats when:
• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
• the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for
greater than two seconds.
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
There are four methods to enable/disable this feature:
• Through your authorized dealer,
• by using a power door unlock/lock procedure,
• using a keypad procedure (if equipped), or
• or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated
or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
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Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4pressthe7 • 8.
5. Release the 7 • 8.
6. Release the 3 • 4.
The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Autounlock feature (if equipped)
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
• the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
• the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off ) or accessory position; and
• the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
There are three methods to enable/disable this feature:
• Through your authorized dealer,
• by using a power door unlock/lock sequence,
• using a keypad procedure (if equipped)
• or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
to Optional message center in the Driver controls chapter.
Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature. Locks and Security
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Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release
the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8a
second time.
5. Release the 3 • 4.
The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
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