2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual - Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Flip Key

Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Flip Key

General Information

You can program your own remote control to your vehicle. This procedure programs both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry portion of the remote control to your vehicle.

Only use remote controls with an integrated mechanical key.

You must have two previously programmed coded remote controls and the new un–programmed remote readily accessible. Contact an authorized dealer to have the spare remote control programmed if the two previously programmed coded remote controls are not available.

Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

Steps for Programming Your Spare Remote Control

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

1. Switch the ignition from off to on.Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

1. Switch the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

1. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.

1. Switch the ignition from off to on.Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

1. Switch the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

1. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new un–programmed key into the ignition.

1. Switch the ignition from off to on.Keep the ignition on for at least six seconds until you hear the door locks cycle.

1. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.

The key starts the engine if programming is successful. You can operate the keyless remote entry system with the new remote control with integrated key.

If programming was not successful, wait 20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8. If you are still unsuccessful, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.

Note:   You can program a maximum of six coded remote controls to your vehicle.