How to program a key fob to a ford vehicle

[@daveengstrom9250]

My 2011 needed a 2nd step: It takes 2 existing working keys. And your NEW key must be cut first at a hardware store or by a locksmith. Step 1) Put the first original key into the ignition lock and turn it to "on" (not start). The gages will light up. Remove that key. Put the 2nd original key into the ignition lock and turn it to "on" (has to be done within 5 - 20 seconds). Remove that key. Put the NEW key into the ignition lock and turn it to "on" (again 5- 20 seconds). Now the NEW key will star the car. Your video only shows how to pair the new fob to the door locks. The ignition interlock is a separate function.

[@tigareta1]

Super easy you are straight to the point. You are the man!

[@pradeepgawas5471]

It works for 2013 Ford Focus as well, just that it will give you beep on 4th time and 8th time, On 8th time press key fob button. Note: It only give beep and wont give sound of unlock and lock on 4th or 8th time like other older car. But once it programmed it will work as expected. : )

[@dbeffa7]

Worked Perfect!!!! Thank You ! another guy said you had to have two working to get the new one to work. LOL

[@jeffyouell1368]

Dude, you are a lifesaver. I installed remote start on my F150 and all the instructions worked for the ignition but buttons didn't work. Your method saved me a trip to the dealer. Thank you!

[@zerQGaming]

They say "when it rains, it pours" and you just gave us an umbrella! Godsend bro Thank You!!!🙌🏾

[@rockfu]

I have to say, I was super skeptical about this process with my 2014 F150. Bought it used a month ago and it only came with 1 key. Ordered a generic all in one Key / FOB with Lock, Unlock, Panic & Remote Start and this process worked 100% and every button on both remotes now works. Did it in 10 seconds in a parking lot waiting for a store to open. Thanks so much for saving me some $$$!

[@azlady8102]

I bought a 2014 F-150 with only one key as well. Ford dealer quoted me $100 for the key & $200 to program it. what a rip off. Ace Hardware quoted me $239 for the key. While talking to him I discovered I have the remote start. I see blank key online for $29.95. How do I get the blade cut? Will any locksmith do it? One I have 2 working key I can get my key pad code.

[@LIBRAFIRE29]

This did not work on my 2014 Explorer. I tried it seversal and did not work.

[@justicefordj88]

2012 Ford Expedition. Tried this 20 times with original key fob and a blank key fob identical. The 8 times doesn’t do anything at all. No cycle of the locks.

[@Tony_Phan]

Thanks man! Saved my ass! For other watching or going through same issue: My keyfob on the 2013 ford explorer is a key and fob together as it is in the video. the contact joints for the lock and unlock broke. I could unlock the door manually with keys but alarm will go off in 5 seconds unless i go start the car asap! annoying every time and quite embarrassing. seems like im breaking into my own car. Ordered another keyfob on amazon. $50 for a nice modern looking one. Follow the turn key 8 times method and was able to program my key. 1 minute was all it took and now i can unlock and lock with the new fob, attached it to my chain ring and now im good to go. Works great thanks to this video!

[@renegadorico3966]

I did everything you said, 2011 fx4 150 , after the 8th time did the sound, I did touch the button and locks the door, but the engine did not start...please help me partner!

[@alexaltamirano5797]

After attempting a few times, I was able to program a FOB I got from a junkyard. The tips were very helpful to understand the process.

[@davidmohr6967]

This video is AWESOME, I bought 2 keys off eBay. took them to the dealer to have them programmed, Dealer stated the remote start wont work because they are aftermarket keys and I need to get OEM keys if I want remote start to work. After watching your video I programmed the keys the dealer said would not work. And now both keys work to lock, unlock and remote start my truck. Did I say when I bought my truck it only came with 1 key. Your AWESOME

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

Glad I was able to help you out. Thanks for watching

[@petergg3]

Thank you it worked perfect , I saw other videos , the others said you needed 2 working keys.

[@hueymaker4344]

PROBLEM: I have two keys, they both can start the car. Key #1 can unlock/lock the car remotely. Key #2 cannot. When I do this method to add Key #2, the buttons work and I can unlock/lock the car with Key #2. BUT then Key #1 buttons will no longer work. So if I do this to get Key #1 to work, Key #2 will stop. I tested a 3rd key and both #1 and #2 stopped working while #3 is doing its job. Help!!!

[@hueymaker4344]

Trying to get all keys to work remotely!

[@reneejackson94]

I brought two key fobs from Amazon and I followed the steps and it worked and I’m so glad to work. The key fob to key fob on Amazon was like $25. I also paid seven dollars to get maybe eight dollars to get each key cut from Amazon so maybe a total of $35 maybe more However they was going to charge me maybe $100 just the program the each key fob or $150 per key + $80 fee to program for each key business so I’m so glad I’ll watched KZbin thank you again I appreciate it

[@nicolejenks1504]

Hey alot of people say they i have to have 2 original working key fobs to program another key.. i only have one will it work still?

[@toogreedii4me]

Yup

[@adimerschon162]

WOW ! ! ! Thank you so much for posting this video. It works and saved me A LOT of money, I searched in the Ford forums and they had all kinf of programming procedures that required either the 2 original keys or additional equipment and software. Thanks again.

[@CSSenor]

Bro thank you so much, this worked easily for my 2014 Ford Explorer. At first it didn’t want to work so what I did was get out the car, lock car with the number pad, unlock the car and try it again with the door open and worked how it should. To program two keys you just need to press the buttons for each fob before you turn the ignition off.

[@charlesclayton8534]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My 2013 explorer would not work either, did what you did and it worked! Saved me 490 dollars 😊

[@NaturalisticCutie]

You're awesome! Locksmith was planning to charge me $60 just to program my replacement fob. Thanks for saving me

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

You're a lifesaver bro! Not only did my key fob start working again but the lift gate on my 2011 Ford Explorer started working again after doing this! 👍

[@Suhila2004]

Dude, I wanna say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your help...... I have two Ford vehicles with two brand new key/key-fobs that I ordered. I was quoted $190.00 by the Ford dealership & $165.00 by a locksmith just to program. I greatly appreciate this video. It worked like a charm!!!

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

No problem, glad I could help

[@guardshack9606]

i bought a key blank off ebay and had a locksmith cut it for 45 bucks but it only unlocks the door. if i program it will it start my car too?

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

@@guardshack9606 the key it's self, you would need a locksmith to program it to start the car. This video is only for the remote fob

[@garyhartle7533]

Thank you this video fits my needs exactly. I haven't even tried it yet but it makes perfect sence.

[@daveallen63]

I bought 2 new keys for my 2013 f150, got them cut, I programmed them both no problem and the keys worked no issues with security but the fob portion wouldn't. That's how I got here and this process worked no problem, but for some reason I can only get one of the fobs to program. They will both program when you go through the process, but only one of the fobs will stay programmed to be exact. I was thinking about trying to program both new key fobs at the same time but haven't done so as of yet. At any rate this process works for what I needed and I appreciate the info. Thanks!

[@daveallen63]

Little update, if you buy 2 new keys (got mine on Amazon for $38) and you program them yourself and then need to program the fob portion... When you get to the on position for the eighth time and the locks cycle, you can press any button like he says here but do it on both keys separately within 5 seconds of each other.

[@BrandonMingerink]

Program them both off of one key. Problem solved

[@daveallen63]

@@BrandonMingerink I put an update last year, got it figured. Thanks. The issue is I was trying to activate both the fobs at once. You have to do one at a time but within 5 seconds.

[@timk2853]

Hey where did you get the keys cut and how to program them to start the truck? Thanks

[@daveallen63]

@@timk2853 I think my reply was deleted, I was explaining that I had mine cut at a local hardware store. I went on to put a website you can buy the whole kit with your keys already cut. Some channels don't like web addresses in the comments, don't know why really they are still getting the traffic. Anyway if you are having issues check out Car Keys Express.

[@purDeLady]

This just helped me out tremendously! I purchased two keys from a website and the dealership still wanted to charge a ridiculous amount to program them. Found another video that showed how to program both them came to this one to get the fobs to work 😁. Thank you!

[@MelodyWilliams-l6r]

This worked perfectly. I need to have they key cut now. Does this program only the fob remote? Do you have to program separately for the key to crank the vehicle?

[@mikedbman]

I was skeptical but it worked the first time in my 2012 Ford Explorer. Saved me a bundle. Thanks for doing this!

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

No problem

[@ChelseaLito617]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVOR!!!! I disconnected the battery and everything reset so a single press of the lock was locking it but making it honk and unlocking it by pressing it once made it honk twice. Now this fixed it and works correctly! 1 lock on remote with key locks the car and two quick presses locks and chirps. 1 unlock unlocks the driver door and two quick unlock presses unlocks all doors with no chirp!!

[@jwsensational7080]

I'm definitely subscribed and will follow you thank you and I am definitely not a moron LOL

[@ChrisPsneakers]

I also found that a 12v Bluetooth radio transmitter I got on Amazon makes it so my fob won’t work… I pull it out of the outlet and it works ?!?

[@riplea26]

Worked like a charm on my Ford Expedition. Thank you. Ford wanted $180 for this. I bought the fob for $25.

[@kellrontaylor3419]

I'm twisting the key 8 times but my locks aren't cylcing

[@kourtneykretschmar4414]

I have 2 key fobs for my ford edge (like the duplicate pair you have in the video), both stopped working remotely to lock/unlock my car. I changed the batteries, tried this reprogramming method, and nothing works. I’m not sure what else to do 😢

[@Dkazakis84]

Brother, I you a pizza and a beer, and wings and whatever you want. Thanks for the help.

[@sherryshort20]

I bought 4 fobs from Amazon and this did not work. I have done this for other vehicles nissan and honda. But never ford. I have a 2014 Ford police Explorer. The police part should not matter. But it did not work for me. 😢

[@rickbaker8408]

Dude it worked on my 2014 Mustang GT! Beautiful! You're a wizard!

[@danielkay6266]

I have a 2012 explorer that came with 1 valet key. Ordered 2 keys, will I be able to program keys with 1 key? So many videos saying I need 2 keys/fobs for it to work.

[@jwsensational7080]

Well then again maybe I am a moron 3:15 in the morning and just pissed my neighborhood off LOL I program the key it'll let me lock the doors and unlock the truck but when I put the key in and try starting it the alarm goes off I think I'll wait till in the morning so I don't have to stomp my neighbor's ass LOL take care buddy lowest I can unlock a door and lock it laughing my ass off right now cuz I don't like my neighbors anyways take care try tomorrow see what happens I set that alarm off three times I think they're good and awake now like I said I don't like them anyways it's all good take care

[@bernard5805]

Thank you so much for the helpful guide! Works with a 2013 Ford Explorer!

[@eltigrillolopez3080]

thanks man! you rock, most of the guys on youtube trying to do it forgot a very important step, which is to leave the ignition ON once the locks cycle.

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

You're welcome!

[@garyrichardson3893]

Did that about 5 times... never worked got all the cycling and the horn beep, but did not program. Have to go to ford and pay $200.00

[@THEMAKDON]

Will a normal one with the blade turn on my car and everything work if I do this ?

[@busnorth]

All this worked. Even started the truck once from the remote start. But not again. Did this two days in a row with same results. Remotely started once but not again. Any one know why?

[@XOXO-t3t]

No dice on 2007 Ford Edge. Tried several times, locks never cycled - nothing happened.

[@globalans]

Thanks brother works for remote start just doesn’t start vehicle 😂

[@lainabelle3662]

I tried this on my son 2018 ford Taurus.. I did here the lock recycle after the eighth time, but the remotes still did not work 😢

[@teamja1088]

This did not work on my 2014 F250. The locks cycle but the FOB is inop once the key is removed.

[@jwsensational7080]

Yeah I got a problem with authority and following directions I was supposed to cycle at 8 times then hit the new key fob button then turn the key off and hid the key that was in the ignition to end it I did it ass-backwards imagine that I just wanted to piss the neighbors off anyway

[@loribruner887]

I heard my locks clicking then I pushed the button on fab but it didn’t program. I tried it again and couldn’t get the lock cycle to do it again? Any advice

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

My husband programmed the key fob and the door locks and unlocks but thr rear hatch button doesn't open the back. Do you know why?

[@mattmartens3749]

my truck honks at me when I push the buttons and the locks cycle every 4 turns programming did not work

[@andrehughes4559]

I've tried a dozen times but no go . Idk what the problem is . I have a 2014 f150

[@marcospgricon]

Thanks man, very useful video. It helped me a lot.

[@mike64646]

after doing this exercise, the buttons worked but the key would not start the truck. I got an error message :start system fault or something to that affect.

[@jameshitzman1130]

Im able to program the key to open the locks but unable to start the vehicle 2011 ford explorer

[@loribruner887]

I got the locks to cycle then it wouldn’t do the key fab so I tried again and now can’t get the locks to cycle back. Any advice ?

[@ChrisD-kl3ty]

Perfect for cheap keys from amazon. 2011-2016 f350.

[@joedaddy3900]

I thought this was a fake video cause it wasn’t working you gotta have the driver door open then press unlock on the door

[@frankjones5283]

Works fine on 2008 Ford Escape ..now what`s a cheap way to get a key to start the car....

[@moderngunguy3666]

My truck used to do it but now when I turn it eight times The locks don't cycle I don't know what the hell's going on

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

the truck honked when I pushed the button on the remote I was trying to program so im close but still missing something

[@hectorgarcia8691]

Good and to the point video, I only have one working key, could I still I program a new key ?

[@michfinn230]

Hey it worked thanks buddy but Dad we need a new ignition lol!

[@unlimitedj06]

OK , did all that, but now the alarm comes on every time the doors are locked with the key fob.

[@horitauri]

If your blade snaps you can buy a new shell and transfer the electronics over. Then get the blade cut. Ebay etc

[@MegaChagus]

Thats what im thinking of doing.

[@jwsensational7080]

The remote start works on the new key fob but then when I put the key in and turn it on it's just the truck off any suggestions

[@dylantabor645]

My 2013 edge keeps cycling the locks no matter how fast I go

[@ladygarcia79]

Can I reprogram same key this way if it’s not being recognized

[@BigWillZ225]

Good vid. So you don’t need 2 working fobs to program a new fob?

[@mrtubee007]

(Thanks) You just saved me $150 bucks.

[@mohammadmehde]

Please,is it work for ford edge 2011?

[@antonydaley684]

This did not work for my 2012 Ford Expedition.

[@davidmikango4822]

Thank man it works on my 2011 ford edge

[@jkim412]

Sweet!!! It worked. Positive Comment

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

What if you can get the key fob to work. But your cut key is not starting the car.

[@charlesclayton8534]

Thank you so very much!! Saved me $490!!!!!!

[@l0sts0ul33]

Hey I'm doing this with my 2013 ford f150 and the locks aren't cycling after the 8th key turn, any advice ?

[@jonelled8287]

Try turning faster during the 8x. I had to do that with mine.

[@Chris-jd8qz]

Worked amazing. Lost my key and got a new key made but the keyless entry buttons wouldn’t work on key, but this method worked to program. Thank you.

[@mw7189]

Cheers mate! worked first time on my x type. The spare key somehow lost its programme.

[@mabrams8740]

My fob operates the locks and the alarm but doesn't start the car

[@latjay24]

Perfect even worked to reprogram a non responsive fob.😊

[@johnnyabarca4867]

Thanks bro. 2014 Edge 👍

[@jaythewhizdog3842]

Well, didn’t work on my 2015 F-250. The new fob just honks the horn on the truck when you press a button. Tried both OEM keys with the fob intergraded into the key.

[@ceezy5]

I got the same problem :/. Was there ever a solution that was found

[@jaythewhizdog3842]

@@ceezy5 for mine I had to have two keys. Did the same as the video but with my two factory keys and it finally worked.

[@amandadickinson4794]

It goes thru the cycle and the fob doesn't work

[@dirtydanimal3946]

Oh shiiit it worked thanks bro ima like and sub for ya

[@jessesanchez244]

You forgot to mention that all doors have to be unlocked before starting

[@roseatis8985]

Thanks a lot for mentioning that I was trying it with the doors locked it didn't work, then I unlocked the doors and it worked

[@jessesanchez244]

@@roseatis8985 im glad i could help you np 👍

[@spankymagee]

Yes please pin this comment. It took me 10 minutes and a crap load of cussing seeing everyone get it 100% but me. ALSO , it doesn't say go on to completely off or on to ACC, that would be good to know as well. Luckily after i saw this, I finally got it. But please mention that it has to go from ON past ACC then OFF because some people don't know the difference and may just go a half turn.

[@toogreedii4me]

Worked like goddamn charm!!! I tried on my 2015 Ford Fiesta when the key fob head went bad and it worked. Also it works for fobs already programmed. I used my old mustangs fob which doesn’t run anymore and I use of the fob so don’t worry if you already got one preprogrammed it’ll still work☺️

[@britgomez6547]

What if I only have the key and don't have the extra fob?

[@sheiladukes3054]

That did not work for my key fob so I think I just need a new one

[@GlennPugh-s3o]

Thank you very much. I stumbled across your video. I actually had a system start failure on my 2015 f250. I was getting very bummed out. However, my fobs were not working. I did the "8times" trick and that did it. Thanks gor the tip.

[@andrehughes4559]

The spare key is from Ford also . Idk wtf

[@biggettenrue]

Thanks bro. Great content

[@ColeyCLogan]

In the 2012 ford truck, if u have a key onky not keyfob, will key only in ignition start truck and it stay running?

[@HeldaHauptmann]

Didn't work on my Ford Flex sadly

[@cultivatedincreativity]

Wow! This worked. Thanks so much!

[@HustonSingletary]

Thanks man. Worked like a charm. Funny how 3-4 other people couldn't get it to work on my car.

[@raquelvaldovinos6937]

I did this and it did not work . My car started to make clicking sounds when I unlock it and open the door and when I tried to turn my car on it wouldn’t start . Idk what to do

[@raquelvaldovinos6937]

After awhile my car did turn on I did this yesterday and today again when I went to my car to unlock it I opened my door again the clicking sounds and my car turned on after awhile .

[@day245]

This works but won’t start the vehicle

[@tonyhall9764]

Looks like I gotta get a new fob. Great video, thank you.

[@248yenny]

It worked on my ford f150 2014!!!

[@janiipanii1]

This is a life saver. Where can I get key cut

[@cannondorf]

This isn’t working for my 2012 f-150 I got a new key from eBay and had it cut, but when I try to program the key the car honks instead Also, the buttons on the original key stopped working but they key itself still unlocks and locks the door and starts the car. The new one won’t even after programming like this