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2018 Ford F150 Keyless Entry Remote Fob Smart Key Programming Instructions

How to Program a 2018 Ford F150 Key Fob, Keyless Entry Remote, Smart Key



Programming Instructions Step by Step:

Use these instructions if your Ford F150 has the flip key system.

A maximum of eight keys can be programmed to your vehicle. To program a key yourself, you will need two previously programmed keys.If you have one programmed key you can Rent a Programmer Here.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ON position (maintain ignition in the ON position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds).

2. Turn ignition from the ON position back to the OFF position in order to remove the first programmed key from the ignition.

3. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of removing the first previously programmed key, insert the second previously programmed key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ON position (maintain ignition in the ON position for at least one second but no more than 10 seconds).

4. Turn the ignition from the ON position back to the OFF position in order to remove the secondprogrammed key from the ignition.

5. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of removing the second programmed key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ON position (maintain ignition in the ON position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds). This step will program your new key to a programmed key.

6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat Steps 1 through5.

If successful, the new programmed key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and operate the remote functions.

Use these instructions if your Ford F150 has the smart key system. You must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside your vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily accessible.

Make sure that your vehicle is off before beginning this procedure. Make sure that you close all the doors before beginning and that they remain closed throughout the procedure. Perform all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and wait for at least one minute before starting again if you perform any steps out of sequence.

Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Place the first programmed key in the backup slot in the center console, then press the push button ignition switch. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

2. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Remove the intelligent access key. Switch the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

4. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.

5. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Remove the intelligent access key. Switch the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

7. Place the unprogrammed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.

Programming is now complete. Verify the remote control functions operate and your vehicle starts with the new intelligent access key.

If programming was not successful, wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through7.Click Here to Locate A Locksmith in your area.

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