Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual - part 13

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel.  See
Information Displays (page 92).

To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to
access the main menu and scroll to:

Description

Message

Press the OK button.

Settings

Press the OK button.

MyKey

Select one of the following:

Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way
to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key
to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as
expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or
an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a
MyKey.

MyKey Dist.

Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.
Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for
your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.

{0} MyKeys

Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your
vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional
MyKey has been programmed.

{0} Admin Keys

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with non

Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for
a Ford-approved remote start system.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential Causes

Condition

I cannot create a MyKey.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).

•

Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless
start transmitter is not placed in the backup
position.  See Starting a Gasoline Engine
(page 131).

•

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.

•

The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 53).

I cannot program the configurable
settings.

•

The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 53).

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

Potential Causes

Condition

Program a spare key.  See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 68).

I lost a key.

MyKey distances do not accumulate.

•

The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.

•

An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.

•

The key system has been reset.

•

An admin transmitter is present at vehicle
start.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 53).

No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

Note: Always take your keys and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

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Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on the power door lock control
illuminates when you lock the door.

Remote Control

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within

three seconds to unlock all doors.  The
direction indicators will flash.

With the ignition off, press and hold both
the lock and unlock buttons on the remote
control for three seconds to change
between driver door or all door unlock
mode.  The direction indicators will flash
twice to indicate a change to the unlocking
mode.  Driver door mode only unlocks the
driver door when you press the unlock
button once.  All door mode unlocks all
doors when you press the unlock button
once.  The unlocking mode applies to the
remote control, keyless entry keypad and
intelligent access.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors.  The direction indicators
will flash.

Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed.  The doors will lock again, the horn
will sound and the direction indicators will
flash if all the doors and the luggage
compartment are closed.

Mislock

If any door or the liftgate is open, or if the
hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft
alarm or remote start, the horn will sound
twice and the direction indicators will not
flash.

Opening the Liftgate

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors. Turn
the top of the key toward the rear of your
vehicle once to unlock the driver door only.