Replacing your Ford Escape’s OEM key fob with a more stylish and functional flip key is a popular upgrade. If you’ve purchased an aftermarket flip key for your 2019 Ford Escape, you’ll need to program it to work with your vehicle’s remote functions and ignition system. While some keys come with programming instructions, they aren’t always accurate. This guide provides a reliable, step-by-step method to program your 2019 Ford Escape key fob, ensuring seamless integration and full functionality.
Programming Your 2019 Ford Escape Key Fob Remote Functions
This section outlines how to program the remote button functions of your new key fob to control door locks, the liftgate, and other remote features.
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Start in the Driver’s Seat: Open the driver’s side door and ensure you are seated inside the vehicle. Press the unlock button located on the driver’s side door panel.
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Ignition Cycle Initiation: Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key from the OFF (I) position to the RUN (III) position – this is the position just before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate. Repeat this cycle of turning the key from OFF to RUN eight times in quick succession. After the eighth cycle, turn the key back to the OFF position.
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Confirmation Beep: Upon completing the ignition cycle correctly, you will hear a quiet beep. This beep indicates that your 2019 Ford Escape has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn new key fob remote codes.
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Remote Programming Sequence: Immediately after hearing the confirmation beep, press any button on each remote you wish to program, including your original working remotes and the new flip key fob. It’s crucial to press a button on all remotes you intend to use with the vehicle within ten seconds of the beep. Each successful remote programming will be confirmed by a beep sound after pressing a button on the fob.
Programming Your 2019 Ford Escape Key Fob for Ignition
To ensure your new key fob is recognized by your 2019 Ford Escape’s immobilizer system and allows you to start the vehicle, follow these steps. Important: This procedure requires that you already have two working keys for your vehicle. If you do not have two working keys, you will need to visit a locksmith or dealership for key programming.
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Insert and Turn First Working Key: Insert your first working key into the ignition. Turn the key to the RUN position (without starting the engine) and then turn it back to the OFF position. Remove the key from the ignition.
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Insert and Turn Second Working Key: Immediately insert your second working key into the ignition. Turn the key to the RUN position and then turn it back to the OFF position. Remove the key from the ignition.
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Insert and Turn New Key: Now, insert the new key fob that you wish to program into the ignition. Turn the key to the RUN position. If the programming is successful, the security light on your dashboard should turn off, and you will be able to start your 2019 Ford Escape with the new key. If the vehicle does not start, repeat steps 1-3 to ensure the process is followed correctly.
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Repeat for Additional Keys: If you have more new key fobs to program for ignition, repeat steps 1-3 for each additional key.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully program your new 2019 Ford Escape key fob for both remote functions and ignition. Enjoy the enhanced style and functionality of your upgraded flip key!
