Program Your 2009 Ford Focus Key Fob Easily at Home

Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2009 Ford Focus? You might be surprised to learn you can program a new key fob yourself right in your driveway. This guide will walk you through the process, allowing you to regain remote access to your vehicle without a trip to the dealership.

Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2009 Ford Focus Key Fob

Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle present. Any key fobs not programmed during this procedure will be deactivated.

1. Get Ready: Gather all your key fobs and enter your 2009 Ford Focus. Make sure all doors are closed.

2. Key Position Cycling: This step involves turning your ignition key between the OFF (Position 1) and ON positions. Position 1 is where you insert the key. Position 3 is the “ON” position right before you start the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate. You will be cycling between Position 1 and Position 3.

3. Start the Programming Cycle: Insert your key into the ignition. Now, you need to cycle the key from Position 1 to Position 3 a total of eight times, ending in the ON (Position 3) position. Count each turn to Position 3. For example:

   • Turn to Position 3 (Count “One”)
   • Return to Position 1
   • Turn to Position 3 (Count “Two”)
   • Return to Position 1
   • …and so on, until you reach “Eight” on the eighth turn to Position 3.

4. Listen for the Lock Confirmation: After the eighth cycle and leaving the key in Position 3, the door locks will cycle (lock then unlock). This indicates that the vehicle has entered programming mode.

5. Program Your Key Fobs: Within 20 seconds of the locks cycling, press any button on the first key fob you want to program. You should hear the locks cycle again, confirming that the key fob has been programmed. Repeat this step for each additional key fob you want to program.

6. Exit Programming Mode: After programming all your key fobs, turn the ignition key back to Position 1 (OFF). The locks will cycle one last time to confirm that programming mode has been exited.

7. Test Your Key Fobs: Remove the key from the ignition and test each key fob to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your doors remotely.

Congratulations! You have successfully programmed your 2009 Ford Focus Key Fobs. This simple procedure can save you time and money, getting you back on the road with full remote access to your vehicle.