Disabling Unlimited Key Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: By disabling the unlimited key mode, the previous access code no longer operates the vehicle.

From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY-SECURITY-PATS Functions and follow the IDS on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS in this service information.
Select: "unlimited key mode OFF" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
Select: "Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
Disconnect the scan tool and turn the ignition switch to OFF (the key does not need to be removed at this time).
Turn the first PATS key to the ON position for 3 seconds (6 seconds if it is an IKT key).
Turn the first PATS key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
Insert the second PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds (6 seconds if it is an IKT key).
Start the vehicle with both PATS keys. The vehicle now starts with both PATS keys.

NOTE: With the unlimited key mode turned off, a maximum of 8 keys can be programmed into the IPC using the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure in this service information. The IPC PID SPAREKEY must be enabled.

If it is desired to program additional key(s), refer to KEY PROGRAMMING USING TWO PROGRAMMED KEYS in this service information for each additional key that needs to be programmed. The PID SPAREKEY must be enabled.