Experiencing issues with your 2017 Ford Escape key fob buttons after programming a new key? It’s a common problem where the key starts the car but the lock, unlock, or panic buttons become unresponsive. Many Ford Escape owners have encountered this, and fortunately, there’s a straightforward procedure to get everything working again. This guide will walk you through reprogramming your key fob buttons, ensuring you regain full control of your vehicle’s remote functions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reprogram Your 2017 Ford Escape Key Fob Buttons
If you’ve recently programmed a new key for your 2017 Ford Escape and the buttons on your key fob are not working, follow these simple steps to reprogram them. This process should synchronize your key fobs with your vehicle’s system, restoring the functionality of your remote buttons. It’s recommended to replace your key fob batteries beforehand to rule out low battery issues as a potential cause.
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Enter Your Vehicle with All Key Fobs: Make sure you have all your Ford Escape key fobs with you inside the vehicle.
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Perform Door Lock/Unlock Sequence: With the driver’s side door open, and without closing the door, press the power lock and unlock button on the door panel. Perform this action twice: lock then unlock, and then lock then unlock again.
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Initiate Programming Mode: This is a crucial step and requires precise timing. Ensure your foot is off the brake pedal to prevent the car from starting. Press the start/stop button eight times to turn the ignition “on” (but don’t start the engine) and then seven times to turn the ignition “off”. Complete these 15 button presses (8 on, 7 off) within a 10-second window.
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Listen for Confirmation Tone: If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, you will hear an audible tone from your Ford Escape. This tone indicates that the vehicle is ready to learn the key fob button commands.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take one of your key fobs and press the lock button. You should hear another tone, confirming that the vehicle has recognized the key fob.
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Program the Remaining Key Fobs: Repeat the previous step for each of your remaining key fobs. Press the lock button on each fob, and listen for the confirmation tone after each press.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming, turn the ignition off by pressing the start/stop button once. This action will also close the programming mode.
After completing these steps, test the buttons on all of your key fobs. They should now be working correctly, allowing you to lock, unlock, and use other remote functions of your 2017 Ford Escape. This procedure should resolve the issue of non-working key fob buttons after key programming, getting you back to fully enjoying the convenience of your keyless entry system.
