How to program your Ford car or truck keys

If you would like to program your Ford car key by yourself, it is possible.  Many of the Ford vehicles nowadays use a transponder key Without the chip in the key, the car will not start.

In order to program the transponder  follow the steps below:

1997 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, 1998 Ford, Mercury
Add duplicate Key:

1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and within 15 seconds insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).
4. The security light will light up for 2 seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle

1998+ Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 1999+ Ford Mercury
Add duplicate Key (*Requires two working keys that start the car)

1. Insert an existing working key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cyllinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and within 5 seconds insert the 2nd key working key and turn it to ON (RUN) then back OFF.
4. Insert the new key before 10 seconds have elapsed and turn it to ON (RUN) Leave it on for 1 second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for 3 seconds to indicate that the new key has been successfully programmed.

Note: If you don’t have two working keys out car locksmiths have the Programmer and Diagnostic Tools to re-program the vehicle.

Remotes

FORD Focus (Radio 3 Button) – Key Remote Programming

1. Switch Ignition On/Off (II/0) 4 times within 6 seconds until a sound is made.
2. Press any button on Remote until a sound is made.
3. To program additional Remotes, repeat after 2 seconds after the sound.
4. Turn Ignition On/Off to exit.
5. A maximum of 4 remotes can be programmed.

FORD Cougar (Radio 3 Button) – Key Remote Programming

1.  Turn Ignition On (II) and Off (0) 4 times within 6 seconds
2. With the Ignition at 0 the PATS LED should light continuously.
3. Press any button on the Radio Remote within 10 seconds
4. The LED should flash to acknowledge
5. Further Remotes (max. 4) can be added by pressing any button.
6. Program mode will end if Ignition turned on, or no new Remote Detected within 10 seconds

NOTE : The first Cougars were 3 seconds instead of 6, and 20 seconds instead of 10.