Programming Fob

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Mar 24, 2021 | 02:37 PM

scott91370

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From: Burleson, Tx

Programming Fob

We just got a new Explorer at work that came with 3 fobs with the flip out key.
Two of the fobs work to lock/unlock/open gate.
All three of the keys will unlock the doors.
When we try the third fob to unlock/lock nothing happens and putting the key in the ignition and turning it we get the message No Key Detected.
I've tried the procedure at the bottom a dozen times but cannot get the lock/unlock after turning the key off/run 8 times.

Anybody have any other hints/tips that may help?

THANKS in advance!!

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.

Mar 24, 2021 | 02:55 PM

ford390gashog

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From: Brentwood,CA

Ford made some changes, have you done the other version of the programming? This link covers the F150 but the programming can be applied to more vehicles.