Ford Escape 2013 Owner's Manual page 52

Condition
I cannot program the optional settings
I cannot clear the restricted keys
I lost the only admin key
I lost a key
I accidentally programmed all keys as
restricted keys
No restricted key functions with intelli-
gent access key (push button start)
MyKey®
The key in the ignition is the only admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin
key).
The intelligent access key is not in the backup
slot (vehicles with push button start).
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
No keys are programmed to the vehicle. See
Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Key in the ignition does not have admin priv-
ileges.
No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 62).
The vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Restricted keys
can be reset using remote start. See Using
MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page
50).
An admin key is present at engine start-up.
No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
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Potential Causes