Keyless Entry Codes
#1
Keyless Entry Codes
This seems to be a real popular question, especially for the "newbies," so let's get on with it.
If your Explorer is 2001 or older, first look for a sticker with a 5-digit number placed in any one of these areas: under the hood, inside a door or tailgate jamb, or inside the glove box. Ford used to provide the dealers with these stickers, and we were SUPPOSED to install them in the places I just mentioned. Nothing there? Now it gets a little harder.
The 5-digit code you need is attached to a module that sits on top of the left-rear wheel well. You access it by removing the cover in the cargo area for the jack/ washer fluid bottle. Using a flashlight and a mirror, look towards the front of your vehicle- you're looking for a light-colored box a little bigger than a pack of cigarettes. There's a sticker on the side of the box, facing the interior. It would really help if you had someone pull out on the plastic panel a little at this point. There will be several numbers on the module, but the 5-digit one you're looking for will be in large, bold-faced type. This is the PERMANENT code that works everything, and can be used to put in your own personal code. Now that you have the code, WRITE IT ON A STICKER AND PLACE IT INSIDE YOUR GLOVE BOX! That way, I don't have to type all this stuff again and again and again.......
If your Explorer is 2001 or older, first look for a sticker with a 5-digit number placed in any one of these areas: under the hood, inside a door or tailgate jamb, or inside the glove box. Ford used to provide the dealers with these stickers, and we were SUPPOSED to install them in the places I just mentioned. Nothing there? Now it gets a little harder.
The 5-digit code you need is attached to a module that sits on top of the left-rear wheel well. You access it by removing the cover in the cargo area for the jack/ washer fluid bottle. Using a flashlight and a mirror, look towards the front of your vehicle- you're looking for a light-colored box a little bigger than a pack of cigarettes. There's a sticker on the side of the box, facing the interior. It would really help if you had someone pull out on the plastic panel a little at this point. There will be several numbers on the module, but the 5-digit one you're looking for will be in large, bold-faced type. This is the PERMANENT code that works everything, and can be used to put in your own personal code. Now that you have the code, WRITE IT ON A STICKER AND PLACE IT INSIDE YOUR GLOVE BOX! That way, I don't have to type all this stuff again and again and again.......
Last edited by CobraXP; 12-11-2003 at 04:45 PM.
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#3
Gentlemen! I have a 2001 Explorer Sport with Keyless Entry. Don't like to tell you this, but, the code wasn't in any of the locations you mentioned. Not under the dash, not in the glove box, not in the storage above the rear left wheel well.
FYI: The dealer hooked up the computer to a module under the dash under the steering column to get the number.
FYI: The dealer hooked up the computer to a module under the dash under the steering column to get the number.
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#5
The 5-digit code is primarily used to open the doors. In my 2001 guide it tells you how to enable/disable security or enter the car. I would suggest keeping the code the same; however, you can create a secondary 5-digit code to do the same. I can't get back to you this week, but next week I'll do what I can. Happy Holidays.
#6
Originally posted by madkiwi
Hi I have a 99 explorer,I just bought it, I need to reporgram the keypad on the door, I do not have a manual. I was ablt to find the 5 digit code, can anyone tell me the proceedure?
thanks
Barry
Hi I have a 99 explorer,I just bought it, I need to reporgram the keypad on the door, I do not have a manual. I was ablt to find the 5 digit code, can anyone tell me the proceedure?
thanks
Barry
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Re: For a 2002???
Originally posted by cklawon
What about for a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT??? Could it be in the same locations??? Thanks. Just bought a used one today...
What about for a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT??? Could it be in the same locations??? Thanks. Just bought a used one today...
#10
If you bought the car new, or used and the person you bought it from was never told the code i would go back to that dealler and they should do it for free since the code is suppose to be located some were on the vehical or in the oweners manual book or been told to you if not they need to either pull the codes for free or look it up for free either way it should be free might take a little persuation, but you will get it done for free
#12
What about the remotes?
Hi y'all,,,
We just gave birth to a 04 Expedition XLT and would like to have the same remote work for both the Expedition and my 97 Explorer XLT. The remotes for the Explorer are replacements (didn't have them when I bought it used) and I know how to reprogram it by turning the key to on 5 times. The Expedition works by turning the key to on 8 times. Since the Expedition remote has an extra button fot the back glass I would like that remote to also open the Explorer doors so I don't have to lug that heavy thing on my keychain anymore.
Anyone know how I can do this?????????
A Essa
We just gave birth to a 04 Expedition XLT and would like to have the same remote work for both the Expedition and my 97 Explorer XLT. The remotes for the Explorer are replacements (didn't have them when I bought it used) and I know how to reprogram it by turning the key to on 5 times. The Expedition works by turning the key to on 8 times. Since the Expedition remote has an extra button fot the back glass I would like that remote to also open the Explorer doors so I don't have to lug that heavy thing on my keychain anymore.
Anyone know how I can do this?????????
A Essa
#13
It should be possible to do it- are you saying you tried and it doesn't work? I would recommend this: program the vehicles while they are quite a distance apart. If you do it while they're parked next to one another, you'll be programming one vehicle and DE-programming the other at the same time. You do realize, of course, that once this is done they will both lock/ unlock at the same time if they're anywhere near each other. That would drive me NUTS.
Last edited by 1956MarkII; 01-08-2004 at 02:42 PM.
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