i found a couple of remotes but i want to make sure that if i get them they can be programmed to work on my truck, i have power windows and door locks

 

any one know if i buy one if it will work

 

There used to be a Ford site that would run your VIN number and would one way or the other get you the build sheet for that vehicle.

 

Look under the center area of the dash. There will be a small black box. IIRC.

Rog

 

IIRC all XLT's came with RKE...whew! that's a lot of acronyms

Search this forum for Remote Keyless Entry or RKE, you will get a ton of info...or do what rog^^ suggests, look under the middle of the dash for this:

 

I'd love to add this to my '96, it's XLT.
Where do you get the remotes?

 

im getting mine off ebay

 

i dont see that on my truck but it is the XLT model, so how do i program the remote when it comes in

 

Jim,
You can get a new universal remote at most auto part stores.

Ravenwood,
Take a look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...s-entry-2.html

 

Wow, thanks for that info. I never knew either of my XLT's had it.
All 3 of them actually.

 

Well, shoot, my '96 does not...

 

Where exactly should that black box be. I really want keyless entry. I looked under my 95 xlt but It was really bright outside and I couldnt see much up into the dash.

 

This is all that I have.
Rog

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For Model Years 1995-97: Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC five (5) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or cycle the ignition from OFF to START three (3) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to UNLOCK to confirm entrance into Program Mode.

For Model Year 1998 (Windstar/Escort/Tracer/Navigator): Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC eight (8) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or cycle the ignition from OFF to START four (4) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to UNLOCK to confirm entrance into Program Mode.

Press any button on a remote entry transmitter. The power door locks should cycle LOCK then UNLOCK to acknowledge transmitter code.
Repeat Step 2 for any additional remote entry transmitters that need to be programmed to the vehicle.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF to exit Program Mode. To confirm Program Mode has been exited, the power door locks will cycle LOCK then UNLOCK one last time.

Found it on FTE in the TSB lists.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/full...php?tsb=97-11-5
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This TSB article contains information on reprogramming Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) transmitters and how to diagnose if the transmitter needs reprogramming.
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Refer to the following text for Diagnostic and Reprogramming Information.
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION

• If any one, but not all, remote entry transmitter button performs a function properly, then that transmitter is already programmed to the receiver module and does NOT require reprogramming. Check the functions that do not operate properly on the vehicle itself by referring to the appropriate model/year Service Manual.
• If a remote entry transmitter battery requires replacement, the transmitter does NOT require reprogramming. The transmitters use an industry standard battery No. 2016 - 3 volt. Alternative battery manufacturer sources are Duracell #CR2016; Radio Shack #CR2016H or #BR2016H; and Sony #CR2016.
• If there is reduced range performance or the transmitter will only function close to the vehicle, make sure the external antenna connection is made to the receiver module (if equipped).

REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION

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</td> <td style="padding: 0.75pt;"> WHEN ENTERING PROGRAM MODE, ONCE THE FIRST TRANSMITTER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE RAP MODULE ERASES ALL PREVIOUSLY STORED TRANSMITTER CODES IN MEMORY. ALL TRANSMITTERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE SAME TIME TO BE PROGRAMMED TO THE VEHICLE, WITH A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) TRANSMITTERS BEING ABLE TO BE PROGRAMMED.
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</td> <td style="padding: 0.75pt;"> WHEN PROGRAM MODE HAS BEEN ENTERED, ANY TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONED WITHIN 30 METERS OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE PROGRAMMED TO THAT VEHICLE, AND IN THE PROCESS, ERASE OUT ALL PREVIOUSLY STORED TRANSMITTER CODES. MOST FORD TRANSMITTERS CAN OPERATE IN ANY VEHICLE.
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1. Enter Program Mode:
   1. For Model Years 1995-97: Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC five (5) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or cycle the ignition from OFF to START three (3) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to UNLOCK to confirm entrance into Program Mode.
   2. For Model Year 1998 (Windstar/Escort/Tracer/Navigator): Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC eight (8) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or cycle the ignition from OFF to START four (4) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to UNLOCK to confirm entrance into Program Mode.
2. Press any button on a remote entry transmitter. The power door locks should cycle LOCK then UNLOCK to acknowledge transmitter code.
3. Repeat Step 2 for any additional remote entry transmitters that need to be programmed to the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to exit Program Mode. To confirm Program Mode has been exited, the power door locks will cycle LOCK then UNLOCK one last time

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Look above the go-pedal. This picture is posted in the link I gave above.
Props to 1997F-350.

 

I dont think I have it either. =\