Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2013 Ford Escape? You might be surprised to learn you can often handle the programming yourself without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program your 2013 Ford Escape key fob, saving you time and money.
While your owner’s manual is the best resource for the exact procedure for your vehicle, the method below is commonly effective for various Ford models, including the 2013 Escape. Before you begin, ensure you have all your key fobs you wish to program, as this procedure will reset all remotes for your vehicle. Make sure you do not press the brake pedal at any point during this process.
Programming Your 2013 Ford Escape Key Fob: Step-by-Step
This procedure is adapted from common Ford key fob programming methods and is likely to work for your 2013 Ford Escape.
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Prepare Your Vehicle: Close all doors of your Ford Escape. Then, open only the driver’s side door. Ensure the door is open throughout the initial steps. Press the “Unlock” button located on the driver’s side door panel and leave the door open. Insert your key into the ignition.
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Enter Programming Mode: This is the crucial step. Turn the ignition key from the “OFF” position to the “RUN” position rapidly eight times within 8 seconds. The “OFF” position is where you can insert and remove your key. The “RUN” position is just before you would start the engine. On the 8th turn, leave the key in the “RUN” position. If successful, the door locks will cycle (lock then unlock) automatically. This lock cycling is your confirmation that your Ford Escape has entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, you’ll need to remove the key and repeat from step 1, ensuring you perform the key turns quickly and accurately.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within 10 seconds of the door locks cycling, take your first key fob and press any button on it. You can press the lock, unlock, panic, or any other button. Upon pressing a button, the door locks should cycle again, confirming that the first key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (If Applicable): If you have more than one key fob to program, you must program them all in this session. Within 10 seconds of the last lock cycle (from programming the previous fob or the initial entry into programming mode if you only have one fob), take your next key fob and press any button. The door locks will cycle again to confirm programming. Repeat this step for every key fob you need to program.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. The door locks should cycle one last time. This final lock cycle indicates that your 2013 Ford Escape has exited the key fob programming mode.
Please note: If this procedure does not work initially, try repeating it, ensuring each step is followed precisely and performed quickly. In some cases, performing the procedure with the driver’s door closed might be necessary, although the open door method is generally recommended for this procedure.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your 2013 Ford Escape key fobs efficiently. This do-it-yourself method can save you a trip to the dealer and get you back on the road with a functioning remote in no time. If you encounter persistent issues, consulting your owner’s manual or contacting a professional locksmith or Ford dealership is advisable.
