Program Keyless Entry Remote Ford 1995-2008
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- If you get a new remote or change the battery in your remote you may need to reprogram your vehicle to accept the keyless entry remote or key fob. This procedure works for a lot of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 ford vehicles, see below for vehicles that the procedure works on and vehicles that use a slight variation on this procedure. I attempted to get this list accurate however I apologize because mistakes could have been made.
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This exact procedure should work for
Crown Victoria 2007-2008
Expedition 1998-2009
Explorer 1998-2001
Escape 2001-2007
Escort 1997-2003
Excursion 2000-2006
F150-F250 1998-2003
F250-550 Super Duty 2001-2008
Mustang 1999-2009
Ranger 1998-2008
Taurus 1998-2007
Variation: Same procedure but turn on ignition 5 times
Expedition 1997
Explorer 95-1997
F150-F250 1997
F250-550 Super Duty 1999-2000
Ranger 1995-1997
Taurus 1996-1997
Variation: Same procedure but turn on ignition 4 times
Crown Victoria 2000--2006
Variation: Close doors first then open drivers door and press power unlock switch in door then continue procedure.
Explorer 2002-2008
Variation: Unlock doors with power unlock switch in door, do not press break pedal, continue procedure. (Program all remotes at once)
F150-F250 2004-2009
Wow! I stopped the video at 1:50, walked straight out to my Ford work van (02' E250 Econoline) It work like a charm. I programed two key fobs in less than 60 seconds.Thanks a million!
excellent! Thanks a lot !!!!
I have a 99 E-150. This isn't even close. Remote Keyless Entry Data Link Connector has to be shorted on mine. It's hidden in the wiring harness apparently somewhere behind the instrument cluster. It is not where all the instructions say it is.
DOOD!!!! You saved me in the eyes of my wife. I changed her battery, and the remote would not work. I told her that it probably needed to be reprogrammed, but she would have NONE of that "nonsense". She was determined to go and buy a new remote!
I looked up your video, reprogrammed the remote, and now I'm a hero! This is for a 2008 Mustang GT. You are greatly appreciated!
Please let me start by saying, THANK YOU! SO MUCH!!! I spent the majority of my day crying. I left my car light on all night, needless to say it was dead in the AM. It took the tow people four hours and two men to jimmy the lock. When he jumped my battery,he said I needed a new battery. Went to the auto store and got a new battery for my car and my keyless. No one at the Auto store or the tow company knew how to do what you just did in five minutes. You are a life saver, thank you1
I have a 99 Explorer. I tried turning it 8X on and off with no success. I saw your variation about locking and unlocking the door manually, (using the door switch) as you get in the vehicle, and repeated the 8X step. It worked like a charm! I would recommend that people do that unlock/lock manually trick if you're having problems, regardless of year and model.
I have an '02 explorer and owners manual left out the "Close door then open door and press unlock button switch" part out. Thanks for the extra steps. Most owners manuals will show you how to do things yourself rather than paying big bucks at dealers. Thumbed up your video.
How do I watch the vidio
Or is there a vidio on u tube to watc
I tried and failed to program my 2001 Expedition in April 2015. A few weeks ago I took the Expedition in for transmission service and to have the transmission overdrive on/off switch repaired. The shop repaired the overdrive and I noticed the door locks would activate when put in drive where it previously did not. I decided to try the key fob programming again and it now works. Thanks for the video, as it really helped. I hope this additional information helps someone who fails to program their remote.
I ordered a used Ford key fob remote from eBay... I have an '02 Ford Ranger 4x4 5 speed... I had seen other people say it wouldn't work on standards, but within 5 minutes of receiving it, I had it programmed on the first try... the fob was only $10 w/free shipping, so this saved me a lot of $... thanks for the info!
Works! One additional detail for a 2000 F250 - it takes a couple minutes after programming for both FOBs to actually work as described. The locks would actuate once when pressing the button on the FOB once....on each FOB. Then they didn’t work for about two minutes
Thank you so much David for this extra tip!!! I have a 2000 Ford F250 and every time I tried programming the fobs they would work the 1st time but then not after that, exactly as you stated. I waited as you suggested and now all three fobs work perfectly. Thank You!!
Something you may want to mention is that the doors must be unlocked in order for the vehicle to enter program mode. (2005 Expedition) I tried this over and over again until I read the user manual which pointed that out. Worked instantly after I had done that.
My husband has a Ford Expedition '99 and I just programmed the two remote that I purchased from Amazon. I turn it on quickly, per your instruction (but i only did it 6x) and viola the SUV lock & unlock; I then pressed the lock key on the new first remote & right after that a few second later - I pressed lock on the second remote = they are now both programmed!
I have to thank you so much for posting this video. I was stuck at work with no way of picking up my son and husband was asleep. I googled this and your video came up. It was easy and no $ to spend. Thanks again!!!!
Thank you very much for this, worked perfectly for my 2004 Ford F150, would have cost me $150 at the dealership to buy two electronic unlock buttons and a service fee for programming them, got 2 on amazon for $10 bundled and didn't cost me a penny to program thanks to you, I appreciate it!
You are the man. Bought 2 on Amazon for $10 and this worked perfectly for my Expedition 2000!
Thank you!!
This is like my security system by putting 1 keyfob bedside to trigger the car alarm if something happens
Matt White What is a car horn gonna do? Scare off the robbers? Nah all they gotta do is press unlock.
Matt White Not that I am into grand theft...
My 2000 f150 doesn’t have the key less entry remote, but does have a chip in the key. Would The keyless entry work on mine?
Thanks so much for this! My 2004 Mustang Mach 1 only ever came with 1 key fob and that one finally just fell apart. Your video saved my SANITY! Thank you! Bill....
I watch your video a few hrs before Amazon delivered my replacement key fob. The 1st time it didn't work. I had forgot about the 10 sec thing. So I rewatched your video and it works like a charm. Thanks a bunch
I have a 2001 Ranger and it worked perfectly. Saved me from wasting my money trying a new module. Many thanks.
I wasn’t understanding the instructions that came with my fob, so I searched for a TH-cam video. Your instructions worked like a charm. Thank you!
Naturally T.Mo - TH-cam can literally help you diagnose and fix anything wrong with your car, I always try TH-cam and fixing it myself before going to a mechanic. 👍
Ordered 2 key less remotes (fobs) for my 2004 Expedition and attempted to program based on the printed instructions but without success. Contacted support via email as instructed. I got a prompt response with a link to this you tube video that was helpful but was still having problems until I left the doors "unlocked" and it worked perfectly. My not be a universal solution, but worth the try.
Two remote controls have been programmed for the 2006 Free Star
Excellent and clear explanation
READ THIS IS YOUR ARE HAVING PROBLEMS!!! Follow my steps,1.get in your ford car/truck unlock all doors. 2, cycle the key back and fourth like the video does 8 times. 3, press lock on both remotes( on my 2004 ford excursion i had to do both remotes at the same time, so i did not shut the key off after it locked on the first remote i did both remotes at the same time after turning the key 8 times only). i hope this helps.
Thanks 😊
Worked like a champ for 2001 f250 lariat crewcab. Couldnt get the 2nd remote to respond but i was happy to have just 1. Thanks
Worked perfectly for my 2001 F-250. Many thanks! For others: Be sure to press the "lock"button after the above procedure to activate the fob BEFORE turning off the key..
Worked great on my 03 Expedition except when I tried to pair a second remote. It would blank out the first one. I found out you can run both FOBs at the same time i.e. hit lock on one, then hit lock on the second and it worked perfectly.
This is exactly the case with my '04 expedition.
Same with my 2004 Ranger. So make sure you also re-program an old one you intend to keep using.
These steps worked for my 2004 Ford Ranger Edge
1.Close all doors, then open drivers door and press the Unlock button on driver's door while it is open, insert key into ignition.
2.Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times within 8 seconds, with the 8th time ending in RUN. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming mode. (if the door locks do not cycle, then it was done incorrectly. You must start over by removing key and beginning from step 1)
(Off is the position where you can remove your key, RUN is the position just shy of starting your car.)
3.Within 10 seconds press any button on the first keyless remote to be programmed. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming. If you only have one remote then skip to step 5.
4.Within 10 seconds, press any button on the second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle again to confirm programming. Repeat step 4. for all other remotes.
5.Turn ignition to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.
*If this does not work try the procedure with the door closed.
2000 Ford F250 SuperDuty: With all doors closed and door unlocked, click the key on FIVE times and leave key on. You will hear locks click at that point. Click ONE BUTTON on EACH fob to be programmed. Then turn key off. Check all your fobs and they should all work. It just worked for me! (I tried the video method several times and I kept ending up with only one key programmed each time.... Good luck!)
Thanks boss! Just broke the key ring on my fob. Thought it was going to be an expensive fix... $15 for 2 and 30 seconds is my kind of repair!
Ok I followed the instruction from the late model restoration web site and it didn't work. So I TH-cam it and came up with you site and followed your instruction. Yes it worked and it was just like your instructor said it would. All done in 20 seconds. Good job
Great video, especially the part @ 2:01 with the wording in it. I looked at other videos with the 8 on and off, but I have the 2006 Explorer and it didn't work for me. This video explained it with the 2002 - 2008 Explorer, I paused the video @ 2:01 went outside to try it, and bingo it worked. thanks a lot for the video.
Thanks for taking the time to post this.
I had an older fob that got a new battery and wanted to add it
It seems that the older fobs might not works with the newer systems.
It came from a truck I traded in and know that it works just not with the
newer. It was from a 95 and did not work with the 02 or the 06
Don't "break" the brake pedal. This guy is very clear on this in the written description.
Thanks man this definitely helped. Had to make sure all the doors were unlocked first. For my vehicle however once you did the you program 2 keys differently.
Make sure all doors are unlocked
Off to on 8 times
Locks cycle
Click first fob
Locks auto cycles
Click second fob.
Basically you skip turning it off for 20 seconds. If you turn it off you basically erase the first key.
Just replaced a defective 2003 Ford Escape Keyfob with 2006 Ford Explorer keyfob I had laying around! WORKED PERFECT!
Holy cow, can’t believe it worked. Thank you so much. I was stuck at work watching this
Make sure you hit the unlock button before you start anything. I couldn’t get it to work and watched a different video that said start by hitting the unluck button on the door panel, tried it & it worked. Mines a 2003 excursion
hrock420 no problem man glad I could help 😁
This does work on a 2005 Ford F150 as well. My truck was not listed in your list but it worked like a charm. Thanks for the upload!!!!
I used on my 2002 explorer fob to work on my 2004 f150. . Worked like a champ!
So, I have 4 remotes. Dunno why, they came with the car, but 3 of 4 were not programmed. After other variations, using these instructions I did the 8 times cycle of ignition, left the ignition on and then hit the lock button on each of the remotes, one after the other, while ignition was still on. This programmed ALL remotes. Perhaps you should add this to your description so others will know.
Gee whiz, I changed the battery 3 times thinking I had some bad batteries. I went almost three weeks without the keyless and it sucked! I almost called the Ford dealership but decided hey.....everything is on TH-cam right? I watched you quick video went out to the car and BOOM! Thanks so much for your tip! Scott
Thanks for sharing! Just ordered a couple for my Escape. It's been years since that thing had a keyless entry option. It's going to be nice!
Thank you so much for the variation for the 05 Explorer. No one mentioned that I had to keep my drivers side open (2:00)! Thanks
Thanks for the tip, however, I purchased two new fobs for my 2005 Ford Ranger and when I would program one it would deactivate my original or any of the others if I waited and preformed the process again. Then by reading an article on Google I programmed all three at the same time within 10 seconds and it programmed all three.
Thank you I couldn’t get it to work but your video helped
Thanks - Worked on 2008 Taurus X with aftermarket key with built
in keyless entry. As a note it lost it’s programming to start the engine. Went
back through the procedure for that in the owner’s manual, which is supposed to
do both but doesn’t, and now both functions work.
This was almost right for my 2000 Expedition. As C Young said, when you get to the 8th turn and the doors lock unlock quickly, you are in receive mode...press button on fob 1, it will lock/unlock then press button on fob 2 again it will lock/unlock....then turn off and you are done.
I found the code for my "99 Expedition under the dash, driver's side, up high on a white decal with bold black numbers. Five digits. Some are on the passenger side, some are on the fan motor. Use a flashlight and look around. Good luck.
Awesome instructions.....worked perfectly. Thank you for posting instructions that are percise yet simple!
I thought my remote was bad. Thanks for saving me money on a new one.
Thank you so much! The friggen instructions (or lack thereof) from the Amazon vendor I bought my new remotes were junk. First time I tried this, accounting for the variation in my model year as you posted, it worked GREAT! Thanks again.
I couldn't get the car to program the 2nd remote with this procedure. ...instead of cycling the key switch 8 times the 2nd time...I cycled the switch 8 times one time...pushed a button on the 1st remote. ..and then the 2nd...turned key back off ...it worked. ..2002 Mustang
You don't need to do 2 fobs seperately. You can program up to 6 at once. Once you have the ignition in program mode, just hit the lock unlock buttons on both fobs within 20 seconds.
Thank you worked exactly as shown in the Video!!!
You are awesome!! I was at a loss on programming 2.. one worked and the other didn't. But based on the variations you listed, I was able to get both fobs working properly and simultaneously! Thank you! :)
OMG i love you tube....just bought a new fob for my daughters ford freestar,2005, and this worked perfect!! thanks for this video!!
Thank you for the video. On my 1998 explorer xlt, I found that you need to program ALL remotes at the same time (by pressing a button on each of your remotes) after cycling the ignition 8 times. If you shut off the ignition after programming only one remote and then attempt to program another remote(, only the last programmed remote will be saved in the vehicle's memory.
Thanks
Your description is right on point.
I got mine done pretty fast.
I was doing the key on and off too slow the first time but after watching your video it worked great
Watch the video again at 2:00 there is some variations. You should try the one for explorer 2002-2008 where you close then open the door then press the power unlock switch then do the same procedure.
just tried this on my 2006 ford explorer and it worked!!! Thank you!!!!
this worked but, I programmed 3 fobs at once by only turning the key on and off the initial 8 times leaving in the on position the 8th time like it says to. then pressing the lock button on each fob while the key is still in the on position. it took a few tries.
Thank you. This was helpful. I got my new remote synced up to my pick-up with hardly any trouble
so i have a 99 explorer , and when i do the cycle for the key thing , my locks don't cycle , does that mean it dint come with keyless entry ?
Just did it on my 02 explorer xlt, just open the door turn the ignition 8 times pres a key on the transmitter and it worked thanks alot
Thanks for the video! Got it to work on the 3rd try. What was making it not work was that as I was quickly going from off to 3rd I was slightly going to the radio on position further back. Did it on an 01 Windstar
Thanks so much I had no problem getting it together because of your help!!!
Thanks. For some reason Mine went unpaired the other day and I just did what you did and it's back paired up.
Thank you sir for the vid! Was able to reprogram my 02 Ford Explorers fob after the battery died and it lost the Tx code!
Had a fab laying around that I found and tryed it on my 2000 ford explorer i bought today and it works just like he says :) thanks for the video :)
Thanks for posting these instructions. I followed the proceedure for my 2008 F250. Everything goes as described until I get to the point where the doors lock and unlock after the 8 cycles. They don't, any suggestions? I get a flashing red "padlock" on the instrument cluster after the 8 cycles but the door locks don't respond.
Thanks dude. Worked like a charm.
I have a 1997 Expedition that does have the keyless entry option. I'm wondering if I need to get a remote for the 1997 year specifically? Or will the one like you used in the video work also?
How do you take programming off the fob? Right now I have one remote that has decided to lock/unlock both my 2003 escape and 2006 Freestyle
Also, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND buying an extra key for your car, as if you lose one of the two that you usually get, it will cost hundreds of $$$ to replace, but if you buy an extra now (a third key), you can program it as easily as these FOBs. I buy mine new off of ebay for around $15-$20, but make sure it has the chip in it.
thank you for telling us that. I'm going to get an extra key!
This worked perfect on my 2004 Ford Explorer. Just got new fobs in the mail off amazon, didn’t come with instructions. ONE question, why the thumbs down votes? My guess, 155 complete idiots, because this works like a charm.
I really appreciate you making and posting this video and keeping it short. Your car looks great! Very clean!: Hope you still have it thanks again!
I have an E250 van, but the book tells to short the RKE connector under the dash under the column, while the key is on to program the remotes, push a button on remote, do the next one and when done turn off the key. It works but is difficult to reach the connector.
great video just received my remote to day watched the Lmi video didn't work then I watched yours it worked thank you
I have a 2007 f250 super duty and I tried all of the steps to program my remote and it still doesn't work and it's the one for the truck so what can I do ?
Hey Filear,
I followed the instruction but the car wouldn't go into program mode... Also my cabin light no longer works... is there a fuse associated with the key fob receiver in the car itself? I have a Ford Escort 1998. Replaced the car battery this morning and key fob stopped working.
On amazon they sell the keys for "1998-2009" and "1998-2004" etc and they look just like yours. There is also a post for just the 97 expedition alone, it looks pretty much the same, but weird.
I tried this for hours and even put in a new battery in the remote and it does not work.Is there any other way to try and program it?
Thanks buddy, worked like a charm
If I dont have keyless entry will it still work? Need to program a remote to unlock the antitheft system
Do you have the video on how to program the remote for 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
It worked great on my 2003 explorer. I had to use the variation shown at 2:00. Thanks!
Worked like a charm for my 1996 Ford Explorer v6 and v8. Thanks for the vid brother!!!
I did this with my 2003 Ford Taurus and it worked after a couple tries. Only thing was that after the door locks had locked and then unlocked, I had to wait about 6-7 seconds until then was I able to press the buttons to test out that the fob worked. The first time when I tried pushing the buttons right away after the door locks had engaged, nothing happened.
You just saved me $100! You are awesome and thank you for making this video
THANKS! Clean, simple, correct video. Great Job! :)
Does it works for 2005 ford focus ?
Instructions with the new remote says to use odometer and I can`t seem to get it to work. I tried this method and it works with my old/existing remote, in which the case broke so it will not go on my key ring, but no luck with this new remote and procedure. Any suggestions? Thanks you. Ernest
Thank you! I did it on my own and it didn’t work. Apparently I needed to watch the video and see it before I tried it. 😁
What if you have to push the handle that says “PUSH” before you can take out the key. Because I can’t turn it that fast in my 98 Explorer Sport without having to push the handle every time. Any help is much appreciated!!!
Hey, how do you program the four button to open the trunk and trigger the panic?
thanks it worked first try i had two ford fob. from 04 taurus that i crushed and now they work on my o5 taurus thanks to you
My security button still isn't working and it would be helpful because my security system has been going off alot when driving any suggestion???
Is there a separate fob for remote start? My 02 Expedition has a sticker under the hood that says it has a factory remote start but I can't figure out how to use it.
You started with the ignition in the off position and ended with the ignition in the on position. How can this be on and off 8 times?
Thank you! Worked perfect on 2004 f-250 Diesel.
If you program a new remote remember that the original ones are erased. You have to reprogram each of them at the time you are programming the new one. My worked graeat.
I noticed in your video you used a chip key to program the alarm fobs. do you need to use a chip key or can the fob be programmed with a plain copy key?
Can you use a 95 Taurus key remote for a 2001 Taurus?