Anti-Theft System; Replacing Lost Transmitters; Illuminated Entry - Ford 1999 Escort Owner's Manual

Controls and features
Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer if service is required.
If you purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed), perform the following
procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters, place
the key in the ignition and turn
from OFF to ON eight times in rapid
succession (within 10 seconds)
ending in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all
transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters,
the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When
completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle
(lock/unlock) one last time and the horn will chirp to confirm completion
of programming.
All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

Interior lamps will illuminate when UNLOCK or PANIC control is
pressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until
the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCK
control is pressed. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position in
order for the illuminated entry system to operate.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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