Ford vehicles built in the 1990s and 2000s were equipped with a keyless entry system using a five-button pad on the driver's door. This keyless entry system comes programmed with a five-digit entry code. While you cannot alter the preset code on these vehicles, you can enter a personal entry code, which can be used to open the locks on your Ford car or truck.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
things you'll need:
- Preset entry code
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Find the Preset Entry Code
- 1 Locate the preset entry code, if you do not already know it. It is on the owner's wallet card, which may be with the owner's manual. You need this code to be able to add a personal code.
- 2 If the owner's wallet card is lost or missing, the code will be written on the outside of the auto-lock module. Refer to the service manual for your specific Ford vehicle to find the location of you auto-lock module.
- 3 If you cannot find the auto-lock module. Take the vehicle to your local Ford dealer. They will be able to scan the vehicle's computer and recover the preset entry code for you.
Enter a Personal Entry Code
- 1 Enter the preset entry code.
- 2 Within five seconds press the 1-2 button on the key pad.
- 3 Enter your five-digit personal entry code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of the last.
- 4 Press the 1-2, 3-4 or 5-6 button to set which of the three personal entry code slots you wish to use. (You can program up to three personal entry codes)
- 5 The doors will lock, then unlock to confirm your entry of a new personal entry code.
Erase a Personal Entry Code
- 1 Enter the preset entry code.
- 2 Press and release the 1-2 button within five seconds of entering the preset entry code.
- 3 Press and hold the 1-2 button for two seconds. You must do this with five seconds of completing the last step.
- 4 All personal entry codes are now erased. Only the preset entry code will open the vehicle.
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