MyKey™
MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. You can program the restrictions to all keys but one. Any keys that you did not program are administrator keys or admin keys.
You can use admin keys to:
After you program a MyKey, you can view the following information through the information display:
Note: Every MyKey receives the same restrictions and settings. You cannot program them individually.
Note: For vehicles equipped with a push-button start switch: When both a
MyKey and an admin key are present when you start your vehicle, the system recognizes the admin key only.
Not every vehicle includes the features listed below. If your vehicle has this equipment, then you cannot change the following settings when using a MyKey:
Note: MyKey drivers may be able to switch the lane departure warning feature off, but this feature turns back on automatically with every new key cycle.
Note: MyKey drivers can turn on the forward collision warning when it is turned off by an admin key.
Note: If your vehicle includes an AM/FM radio or a very basic audio system, then the radio may not mute.
You can configure certain vehicle feature settings when you first create a MyKey. You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key.
Note: Not every feature applies to every vehicle in every market. When they are available for your vehicle, then they appear in your information display, providing choices to switch them on or off, or to select a more specific setting.
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Do not set MyKey maximum speed limit to a limit that will prevent the driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and prevailing road conditions. The driver is always responsible to drive in accordance with local laws and prevailing conditions. Failure to do so could result in accident or injury.
Note: If your vehicle includes an AM/FM radio or a very basic audio system, then the radio may not mute.
Use the information display to create a MyKey.
Note: Make sure you label the programmed MyKey so you can distinguish it from the admin keys.
You can also program the optional MyKey settings.
Use the information display to program or change your optional MyKey settings.
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Note: You can clear or change your MyKey settings at any time during the same key cycle as you created the MyKey. If you switch the engine off, you must use an admin key to change or clear your optional MyKey settings.
When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status at once. To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use the information display.
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status. You cannot remove the MyKey restrictions individually.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
You can find information about your programmed MyKeys by using the information display. See Information Displays (page 113).
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear all MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a MyKey.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when all MyKeys have been deleted.
Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many admin keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey has been programmed.
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
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I cannot create a MyKey. |
The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
Vehicles with keyless start: Make sure you place the transmitter into the backup slot. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 76).
The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key. There always has to be at least one admin key.
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
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I cannot program the configurable settings. |
The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
There are no MyKeys programmed to the vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 64).
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For vehicles with keyless start: No MyKey restrictions are available when starting the vehicle. |
An admin transmitter is present when you started your vehicle.
There are no MyKeys programmed to the vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 64).
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I cannot clear the MyKeys. |
The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 64).
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I lost the only admin key. |
Purchase a new key or transmitter from your authorized dealer.
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I lost a key. |
Program a spare key or transmitter. You may need to see your authorized dealer. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 76).
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MyKey distances do not accumulate. |
The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
The key system has been reset.
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