Ford Key Fob Programming
Ford has more home-programmable model years than any make we cover, 412 of 426. Most of them use the same two procedures. The remote relearn resets every remote on the car, so you program them all in one go. Adding a key takes two keys that already start the engine, plus a new key that's been cut. Push-button Fords have their own smart key sequences. Most Ford fobs take a CR2032.
Choose your Ford model for programming steps, the battery it uses, and the correct replacement fob with FCC ID and part number — 426 model years across 48 models.
- C-MAX 2013–2014
- Contour 1997–2000
- Crown Victoria 2006–2011
- E-150 2003–2014
- E-150 Club Wagon 2003–2004
- E-150 Econoline 1999–2002
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 1999–2001
- E-250 2003–2014
- E-250 Econoline 1999–2002
- E-250 Super Duty 2004–2005
- E-350 2003
- E-350 Econoline 1999–2002
- E-350 Super Duty 2004–2012
- E-450 Super Duty 2004–2012
- Edge 2007–2020
- Escape 2001–2020
- Escort 1998–2003
- Excursion 2000–2005
- Expedition 1998–2017
- Explorer 1998–2020
- Explorer Sport 2001–2010
- Explorer Sport Trac 2001–2010
- F-150 1998–2014
- F-150 Heritage 2004
- F-250 1998–1999
- F-250 Super Duty 1999–2014
- F-350 Super Duty 1999–2014
- F-450 Super Duty 1999–2014
- F-550 Super Duty 1999–2013
- F150 2011–2015
- F250 2011–2015
- F350 2011–2015
- Fiesta 2011–2016
- Five Hundred 2005–2007
- Five Hundred 500 2005–2007
- Flex 2009–2019
- Focus 2000–2019
- Freestar 2004–2007
- Freestyle 2005–2007
- Fusion 2006–2020
- Mustang 1996–2020
- Ranger 1998–2011
- Taurus 1996–2019
- Taurus X 2008–2009
- Thunderbird 2002–2005
- Transit 2013
- Transit Connect 2010–2015
- Windstar 1998–2003
A brass dot marks models with verified replacement-fob data (FCC ID + part number).
Can you program a Ford key fob yourself?
On 412 of the 426 model years we cover (97%). The rest need a locksmith or dealer. Ford uses 8 different onboard procedures:
- Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
338 model years · C-MAX (2013–2014); Crown Victoria (2006–2011); E-150 (2003–2012); E-150 Club Wagon (2003–2004); E-150 Econoline (1999–2002); E-150 Econoline Club Wagon (1999–2001); E-250 (2003–2004, 2006–2011); E-250 Econoline (1999–2002); E-250 Super Duty (2004–2005); E-350 (2003); E-350 Econoline (1999–2002); E-350 Super Duty (2004–2012); E-450 Super Duty (2004–2012); Edge (2007–2010); Escape (2001–2011, 2013–2015); Escort (1998–2003); Excursion (2000–2005); Expedition (1998–2012); Explorer (1998–2010); Explorer Sport (2001–2010); Explorer Sport Trac (2001–2005, 2007–2010); F-150 (1998–2014); F-150 Heritage (2004); F-250 (1998–1999); F-250 Super Duty (1999–2013); F-350 Super Duty (1999–2013); F-450 Super Duty (1999–2013); F-550 Super Duty (2004–2013); F150 (2011–2015); F250 (2011–2015); F350 (2011–2015); Fiesta (2011–2016); Five Hundred (2005–2007); Five Hundred 500 (2005–2007); Flex (2009–2012); Focus (2000–2011, 2013–2014); Freestar (2004–2007); Freestyle (2005–2007); Fusion (2006–2012); Mustang (1999–2013); Ranger (1998–2011); Taurus (1998–2012); Taurus X (2008–2009); Thunderbird (2002–2005); Transit (2013); Transit Connect (2010–2015); Windstar (1998–2003)
- Ford Add a Key With Two Working Keys
324 model years · C-MAX (2013–2014); Contour (1997–2000); Crown Victoria (2006–2011); E-150 (2005–2014); E-250 (2008–2014); E-250 Super Duty (2005); E-350 Super Duty (2004–2012); E-450 Super Duty (2004–2012); Edge (2007–2010); Escape (2002–2011, 2013–2015, 2020); Escort (2003); Excursion (2000–2005); Expedition (1998, 2003–2014); Explorer (1998–2010); Explorer Sport (2001–2010); Explorer Sport Trac (2001–2005, 2007–2010); F-150 (2000–2014); F-150 Heritage (2004); F-250 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-350 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-450 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-550 Super Duty (1999–2013); F150 (2011–2015); F250 (2011–2015); F350 (2011–2015); Fiesta (2011–2016); Five Hundred (2005–2007); Five Hundred 500 (2005–2007); Flex (2009–2012); Focus (2000–2011, 2013–2014); Freestar (2004–2007); Freestyle (2005–2007); Fusion (2006–2012); Mustang (1996–2014); Ranger (1998–2011); Taurus (1996–2012); Taurus X (2008–2009); Thunderbird (2002–2005); Transit (2013); Transit Connect (2010–2015); Windstar (1999–2003)
- Ford Smart Key Programming: Lock and Unlock Button Sequence
19 model years · Escape (2017–2019); Expedition (2015–2017); Flex (2016–2019); Focus (2015–2019); Taurus (2016–2019)
- Ford Remote Programming: Two Relearn Methods
18 model years · Edge (2011–2015); Escape (2012); Explorer (2011–2015); Flex (2013–2015); Focus (2012); Taurus (2013–2015)
- Ford Add a Key by Ignition Type
17 model years · Edge (2011–2014); Escape (2012); Explorer (2011–2015); Flex (2013–2015); Focus (2012); Taurus (2013–2015)
- Ford Proximity Keys: No Separate Remote to Program
16 model years · Escape (2017–2019); Flex (2016–2019); Focus (2015–2019); Taurus (2016–2019)
- Ford Flip Key and Proximity Key Programming
6 model years · Explorer (2016–2017); Fusion (2013–2016)
- Ford Smart Key Programming: Backup Slot Sequence
5 model years · Edge (2016–2017); Mustang (2015–2017)
What battery does a Ford key fob take?
Mostly the CR2032, which covers 333 of 426 model years. Ford also uses the CR2025, CR2450 and CR2016, so check your model and year before you buy. A plain chip key has no battery at all.
| Battery | Model years | Models |
|---|---|---|
| CR2032 battery on Amazon | 333 | Crown Victoria (2006–2011); E-150 (2003–2014); E-150 Club Wagon (2003–2004); E-150 Econoline (1999–2002); E-150 Econoline Club Wagon (1999–2001); E-250 (2003–2004, 2006–2014); E-250 Econoline (1999–2002); E-250 Super Duty (2004–2005); E-350 (2003); E-350 Econoline (1999–2002); E-350 Super Duty (2004–2012); E-450 Super Duty (2004–2008); Edge (2007–2010); Escape (2001–2011); Escort (1998–2003); Excursion (2000–2005); Expedition (1998–2014); Explorer (1998–2010); Explorer Sport (2001–2010); Explorer Sport Trac (2001–2005, 2007–2010); F-150 (1998–2014); F-150 Heritage (2004); F-250 (1998–1999); F-250 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-350 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-450 Super Duty (1999–2014); F-550 Super Duty (2011–2013); F150 (2011–2014); F250 (2011–2015); F350 (2011–2015); Fiesta (2011–2016); Five Hundred (2005–2007); Five Hundred 500 (2005–2007); Flex (2009–2011); Focus (2000–2011); Freestar (2004–2007); Freestyle (2005–2007); Fusion (2006–2016); Mustang (1999–2014); Ranger (1998–2011); Taurus (1998–2012); Taurus X (2008–2009); Thunderbird (2002–2005); Transit (2013); Transit Connect (2010–2015); Windstar (1998–2003) |
| CR2025 battery on Amazon | 54 | C-MAX (2013–2014); Edge (2011–2016); Escape (2012–2020); Expedition (2015–2017); Explorer (2011–2017); F150 (2015); Flex (2012–2019); Focus (2012–2019); Mustang (2015–2017); Taurus (2013–2019) |
| CR2450 battery on Amazon | 14 | Edge (2017–2020); Explorer (2018–2020); Fusion (2017–2020); Mustang (2018–2020) |
| CR2016 battery on Amazon | 13 | Contour (1997–2000); E-450 Super Duty (2009–2012); Mustang (1996–1998); Taurus (1996–1997) |
| None (chip key) | 12 | F-550 Super Duty (1999–2010) |
Ford key types
The replacement keys we've matched to Ford models fall into 4 types. A model year can take more than one, which is why the model pages list each option with its FCC ID.
- Remote 1996–2020
- A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
- Transponder Key 1996–2020
- A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
- Remote Head Key 2001–2020
- One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
- Proximity Key 2009–2020
- Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
What Ford key programming costs
US price ranges for the key types above, with a working key on hand. Losing every key costs more, $200–$500 at a locksmith for a basic fob or transponder key.
| Key | Locksmith | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remote, working key on hand | $50–$150 | $100–$250 |
| Transponder or remote-head key | $75–$200 | $150–$350 |
| Smart / push-to-start key | $150–$400 | $250–$600 |
Full breakdown and sources: key fob programming cost .
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