Troubleshooting - Ford 2011 F-250 Owner's Manual

Locks and Security

Troubleshooting

Condition
Can't create a MyKey™
Cannot program the
MyKey™ optional settings
Cannot disable MyKey™
Lost the only Admin key
Lost any key
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2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Potential Causes
• Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey™.
• Key in the ignition is the last remaining
Admin key (there always has to be at least
one Admin key).
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
• Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using
MyKey™ with remote start systems
section.
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey™.
• No MyKeys™ are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using
MyKey™ with remote start systems
section.
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey™ .
• No MyKeys™ are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using
MyKey™ with remote start systems
section.
• Purchase a new key from your
authorized dealer.
• For programming spare keys, refer to
the Programming spare keys section in
this chapter.