Locks and Security
Troubleshooting
Condition
Can't create a
MyKey™
Cannot program
the MyKey™
optional settings
Cannot clear
MyKey™
Lost the only
admin key
Lost any key
I accidentally
programmed all
keys as
MyKeys™
72
2011 Focus (foc)
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).
• Intelligent access key (if equipped) not in the
backup slot — for vehicles with push button start.
•SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System is disabled
or in unlimited mode
• Vehicle has been started using a 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 remote start
system that is programmed as a 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 remote start
system that is programmed as a MyKey™. Refer to
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.
• Vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using
MyKey™ with remote start systems section to
reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys.