Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System / General Procedures - Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys

Programming

NOTE: This procedure works only if the spare key programming is enabled.

NOTE: Two previously programmed keys are required to perform this procedure. All the steps must be completed within 30 seconds.

NOTE: Make sure all the doors are closed prior to beginning this procedure and they remain closed until the procedure is complete.

1. Locate the passive key backup starting location. Refer to the Owner Literature for the passive key backup starting location.
   

1. Place the first programmed passive key in the backup starting location. Press the START/STOP button.
   

1. Wait 5 seconds and then press the START/STOP button.
   

1. Remove the first previously programmed passive key.
   

1. Within 10 seconds, place the second previously programmed passive key in the backup starting location and press the START/STOP button.
   

1. Wait 5 seconds and press the START/STOP button.
   

1. Remove the second previously programmed passive key.
   

1. NOTE: See the Owner's Literature for maximum number of keys that can be programmed to the vehicle.

   Wait 5 seconds and then place the unprogrammed passive key in the backup starting location and press the START/STOP button.
   

1. NOTE: If the key does not successfully program, wait at least 10 seconds before attempting to repeat the procedure.

   Verify the RKE transmitter operates and the vehicle starts using the new passive key.