Ford Explorer Owner's Manual page 131

Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all 'real' keys as MyKeys , in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys as admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey section.
Troubleshooting
Condition
Can't create a MyKey
Cannot program the MyKey
optional settings
2012 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Locks and Security
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)
is 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
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.
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