Ford Escape Manuals

Ford Escape: Keyless Entry / Keyless Entry Settings

Switching Keyless Entry On and Off

  1. Switch the ignition on using an original key that has not been created as a MyKey.
  2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  3. Press Vehicle Settings.
  4. Press Locks.

Reprogramming the Unlocking Function

You can enable two-stage unlocking function allowing you to unlock only the driver door when you touch the unlock sensor.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking.

If you program the unlocking function so that only the driver door unlocks, you can unlock all of the other doors from inside your vehicle using the power door lock control. You can unlock individual doors by pulling the interior door handles on those doors.

Creating Personal Access Codes

To create your own personal access code:

  1. Enter the factory-set code.
  2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five seconds.
  3. Enter your personal five-digit code.
  4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personal code one.

The doors lock then unlock to confirm that programming was successful.

To program additional personal access codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:

  • Press 3·4 to save personal code two.
  • Press 5·6 to save personal code three.
  • Press 7·8 to save personal code four.
  • Press 9·0 to save personal code five.

Hints:

  • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
  • Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
  • The factory-set code works even if you have set your own personal code.

Clearing All Personal Access Codes

  1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
  2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad within five seconds.
  3. Press and hold 1·2 for a few seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the factory-set five-digit code works.

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