Ford Escape: MyKey™ / MyKey – Troubleshooting
MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Flip Key
MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you have not created as a MyKey. See Creating a MyKey.
Why am I not able create a MyKey?
You have not placed the admin key in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey. The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. The key used to switch the ignition on is the only admin key. There has to be at least one admin key. You did not switch the ignition off after creating the last MyKey.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey?
The admin key is not inside your vehicle. The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey.
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?
The admin key is not inside your vehicle. The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey.
Why is the MyKey distance not accumulating?
The key used to start the engine is an admin key. An admin key and a MyKey are inside your vehicle. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey. You have cleared the MyKeys. See Clearing All MyKeys.
Why am I not able to start the engine with a MyKey?
An admin key and a MyKey are inside your vehicle. The system recognizes only the admin key when both are present.
MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicles With: Flip Key
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you have not created as a MyKey. See Creating a MyKey.
Why am I not able to create a MyKey?
The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. The key used to switch the ignition on is the only admin key. There has to be at least one admin key.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey?
The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey.
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?
The key used to switch the ignition on is not an admin key. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey.
Why is the MyKey distance not accumulating?
The key used to start the engine is an admin key. You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey. You have cleared the MyKeys. See Clearing All MyKeys.
Programming a MyKey. Clearing All MyKeys. Checking MyKey System Status.
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
Programming a MyKey
You can program any remote control to
become a restricted MyKey, but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.
Switch the ignition on using an admin
key...
Other information:
Ford Escape 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
WARNING: Keep batteries away from children to prevent ingestion. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. If ingested, immediately seek medical attention. WARNING: If the battery compartment does not securely close, stop using the remote control and replace it as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep the remote control away from children. Failure to ..
Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual: General Procedures - Battery Charging
Charging NOTE: Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical loads. Over a period of time (30 days or more), this could result in vehicles having shallow or deeply discha..
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