Extra key

[medicjack]

I know this is likely in the forum somewhere but my phone can’t find anything on the search. Have a 2013 Exp and need to get an extra key made. Original has 4 buttons: lock, unlock, tailgate and panic. Do I need the vehicle present to get it programmed or can I do it at the vehicle? Can I get a key without the remote buttons?

Thanks!
Jack

 

[Hamfisted]

These work great. Get them cut at any Home Depot for free (or $3 if they even charge you...) before programming them in the vehicle.

Ford Expedition Key FOBs on Amazon

You need two functioning keys or the ForScan software on a laptop to program a new key to the vehicle.


Programming Ford Key and FOB

Step-by-Step Ford Key Fob Programming Instructions​

1. Close the car doors, then open the driver-side door. Press the UNLOCK button on the driver-side door.
2. Next, turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times. Do this within 10 seconds, making sure the 8th time ends on RUN. When you’ve entered programming mode, the door locks will lock and unlock. (Note: If the doors don’t cycle, turn the key faster. Your car may not have keyless entry if you still can’t get the doors locks to cycle.)
3. Press any button on the Ford remote to be programmed. Do this within 8 seconds. The door locks will cycle again to confirm the keyless entry remote is programmed and ready to use.
4. Have a second remote key fob? Again, press any button on the remote within 8 seconds to cycle the door locks. Repeat this step for any additional key fobs.
5. Finally, turn the ignition to OFF. The locks will again cycle to confirm programming is complete.

Transponder Key Programming


If you do not have ForScan on a laptop, you must have 2 original keys that start your engine to perform this procedure. If you only have one working key or none at all it must be programmed by a dealer or locksmith! Your New (unprogrammed) key must also be cut prior to performing this procedure.

Please Note: If one of your keys is a cloned key from a hardware store this procedure will NOT work. This procedure requires original programmed keys.
1. Insert an existing (working) key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder ON (just shy of starting the car Without cranking the engine) and back to OFF. Ignition should stay in ON position for at least one second.
3. Remove the existing key and WITHIN TEN SECONDS, insert a second working key and turn to ON and then back to OFF. Ignition must be on for at least one second but no more than ten seconds. Remove key.
4. Insert the New (unprogrammed) key before twenty seconds have elapsed and turn to ON. Leave it in the ON position for at least one second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for THREE seconds to indicate the new key has been successfully programmed.

Setting Up Your Ford Memory Seats​

Once you’ve got your seat, mirrors, telescopic steering column, and power pedals in the proper place, turn the key to put the ignition in the “On” position. Once you’ve got the power on, you’ll notice three buttons on the side panel of the driver’s side door. Press and hold the number 1 button for about five seconds until you hear a single chime. After the chime sounds, let go of the button and your seat settings have been saved! To test it out, simply move something a hair and press the button to watch it go back to your set position.


Setting Up Ford Key Fob Memory


For those times when you want your seat to be ready for you before you get inside your Ford vehicle, the key fob that you received with your vehicle can activate the memory seats for you! To sync your key fob with your memory seats, do everything we talked about earlier, except this time keep holding the appropriate memory button until you hear the chime twice. As soon as you hear the second chime, press the lock button on your key fob immediately. Now, every time you press the unlock button, your seat will automatically adjust to your preferred settings. This is especially helpful if you make use out of the easy entry and easy exit feature which moves the steering wheel and seat each time you get in and get out of your Ford.

 

[medicjack]

Perfect information….thank you. I have the software so that will help. Do they have to be programmed to even use it to start the vehicle or just to make the buttons work?

 

[Hamfisted]

If you want the key to start the vehicle it has to be programmed to the vehicle. Do all the FOBs at the same time so they will all work. Once you enter into the programming mode only the FOBs you press buttons on will work on the vehicle afterwards. So have all two or four or however many you want to function, handy and easily available to push a button on, so they are included in the module's list of accepted FOBs.

 

[inmanlanier]

If you want the key to start the vehicle it has to be programmed to the vehicle. Do all the FOBs at the same time so they will all work. Once you enter into the programming mode only the FOBs you press buttons on will work on the vehicle afterwards. So have all two or four or however many you want to function, handy and easily available to push a button on, so they are included in the module's list of accepted FOBs.

I am in a situation with a 2012 where I wish to add 2 keys. I have 2 functional keys. The above quote is a bit confusing considering the detailed instructions above (post 2) since post 2 does NOT mention anything about pushing buttons on any fobs. It infers to add a key, you simply follow those first 5 steps. I was assuming for the 2nd key to add, I'd simply repeat the same 5 steps a second time. Is the implication that I'm supposed to immediately push buttons from all key fobs after programming to ensure they 'stay' tied tot eh car?