Spare Key Programming

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Special Tool (Spare Key Programming)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The Spare Key Programming Switch is a diagnostic tool-programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the Spare Key Programming Procedure. This procedure is in the owner literature Spare Key Programming Procedure or in this section under Spare Key Programming. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the Spare Key Programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PATS PID SPARE_KY.

Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
Enter diagnostic tool menu. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.
From diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is < ENABLE >.
- < ENABLE > Spare Key Programming Procedure is accessible.
- < DISABLE > Spare Key Programming Procedure is not accessible.