Ford Escape (2022 year). Manual in english

MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:

PUSH BUTTON START

What is an admin key?

An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See

Creating

a MyKey

(page 65).

Why am I not able create a MyKey?

You have not placed the admin key in
the backup position. See

Creating a

MyKey

(page 65). The key used to

switch the ignition on is not an admin
key. The key used to switch the ignition
on is the only admin key. There has to
be at least one admin key. You did not
switch the ignition off after creating
the last MyKey.

Why am I not able to program a MyKey?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See

Creating a MyKey

(page 65).

Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See

Creating a MyKey

(page 65).

Why is the MyKey distance not

accumulating?

The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. An admin key and a MyKey
are inside your vehicle. You have not
created any MyKeys. See

Creating a

MyKey

(page 65). You have cleared

the MyKeys. See

Clearing All

MyKeys

(page 66).

Why am I not able to start the engine

with a MyKey?

An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle. The system recognizes
only the admin key when both are
present.

MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:

FLIP KEY

What is an admin key?

An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See

Creating

a MyKey

(page 65).

Why am I not able to create a MyKey?

The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. The key used to
switch the ignition on is the only admin
key. There has to be at least one admin
key.

Why am I not able to program a MyKey?

The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See

Creating a

MyKey

(page 65).

Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?

The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See

Creating a

MyKey

(page 65).

Why is the MyKey distance not

accumulating?

The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. You have not created any
MyKeys. See

Creating a MyKey

(page 65). You have cleared the
MyKeys. See

Clearing All MyKeys

(page 66).

MyKey™

OPERATING THE DOORS

FROM OUTSIDE YOUR

VEHICLE

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE

DOORS USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL

You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.

Unlocking the Doors

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Press the button to unlock all
doors.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the
turn signal lamps confirms that

your vehicle has locked.

Note:

For more information on operating

the doors from outside your vehicle See

Keyless Entry

(page 73).

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE

DOORS USING THE KEY BLADE

If there is a power door lock fault, you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
driver door.

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Lock.

Unlock.

INDIVIDUALLY UNLOCKING AND

LOCKING THE DOORS USING THE

KEY BLADE

If there is a power door lock fault you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
doors.

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Lock.

Unlock.

OPERATING THE DOORS

FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE

DOORS USING THE CENTRAL

LOCKING

The power door lock control is on the driver
door.

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Press the button to unlock all
doors.

Doors and Locks

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Press the button to lock all
doors.

INDIVIDUALLY UNLOCKING AND

LOCKING THE DOORS USING THE

LOCKING BUTTON

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

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Unlock.

Lock.

OPENING THE DOORS FROM

INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.

AUTOUNLOCK

WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK

Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.

AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:

•

The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

•

Your vehicle comes to a stop.

•

You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.

SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON

AND OFF

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Switch

Autounlock

on or off.

AUTOLOCK

WHAT IS AUTOLOCK

Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.

AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:

•

All doors are closed.

•

The ignition is on.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

MISLOCK

WHAT IS MISLOCK

Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.

Doors and Locks

MISLOCK LIMITATIONS

When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:

•

Any door or the liftgate is open.

•

The hood is open.

When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:

•

Any door or the liftgate is open.

•

The hood is open.

If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.

SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND

OFF

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Switch

Mislock Chirp

on or off.

DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE

WARNINGS

Door Ajar Audible Warning

Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.

DOORS AND LOCKS –

TROUBLESHOOTING

DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNING

LAMPS
Door Ajar Warning Lamp

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It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.

DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.

Driver Door Ajar

Passenger Door Ajar

Rear Left Door Ajar

Rear Right Door Ajar

Doors and Locks

LOCATING THE KEYLESS

ENTRY KEYPAD

The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it.

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You can use the keypad to:

•

Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.

•

Program and erase user codes.

•

Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS

Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.

The system could not function if:

•

The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.

•

The vehicle battery has no charge.

•

The remote control battery has no
charge.

•

There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.

•

The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.

MASTER ACCESS CODE

WHAT IS THE MASTER ACCESS

CODE

The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.

DISPLAYING THE MASTER

ACCESS CODE

To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

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Remove the rubber mat.

2. Insert the first programmed key in the

backup slot.

3. Press the push button ignition switch

once and wait a few seconds.

4. Press the push button ignition switch

again and remove the key.

Keyless Entry

(If Equipped)

5. Within 10 seconds, place a second

programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.

The factory-set code appears in the
information display for a few seconds.

Note:

You need to have two programmed

intelligent access keys for this procedure.

Note:

The code may not display until after

any other warning messages first display.

KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS

SWITCHING KEYLESS ENTRY ON

AND OFF

Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.

2. Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

3. Press

Vehicle Settings

4. Press

Locks

REPROGRAMMING THE

UNLOCKING FUNCTION

You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking.

If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.

CREATING PERSONAL ACCESS

CODES

To create your own personal access code:

Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press

1·2

on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code.

4. Press

1·2

on the keypad to save

personal code one.

The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.

To program additional personal access
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:

•

Press

3·4

to save personal code two.

•

Press

5·6

to save personal code three.

•

Press

7·8

to save personal code four.

•

Press

9·0

to save personal code five.

Hints:

•

Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

•

Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

•

The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.

CLEARING ALL PERSONAL

ACCESS CODES

Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release

1·2

on the keypad

within five seconds.

3. Press and hold

1·2

for a few seconds.

This must be done within five seconds
of completing Step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.

Keyless Entry

(If Equipped)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

THE DOORS USING KEYLESS

ENTRY

UNLOCKING THE DOORS -

VEHICLES WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY

AND PUSH BUTTON START

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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock
sensor on the back of the door handle for
a brief period and then pull on the door
handle to unlock, being careful to not
touch the lock sensor at the same time or
pulling the door handle too quickly. The
intelligent access system requires a brief
delay to authenticate your intelligent
access key.

UNLOCKING THE DOORS -

VEHICLES WITH: KEYPAD

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.

•

Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors.

•

Press 5-6 within five seconds to release
or open the tailgate, if available.

LOCKING THE DOORS - VEHICLES

WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY AND

PUSH BUTTON START

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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.

LOCKING THE DOORS - VEHICLES

WITH: KEYPAD

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.

Note:

You do not need to enter the five digit

code first.

KEYLESS ENTRY –

TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the keypad not accept the

access code?

If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.

Keyless Entry

(If Equipped)

OPENING THE LIFTGATE

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM

OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

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Press the control button to unlatch the
liftgate and then lift to open.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example a

bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING

THE REMOTE CONTROL

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The liftgate
unlocks for 45 seconds, during

which time you can open the liftgate using
the outside control button.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example a

bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM

OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING:

It is extremely

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate

LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

It is extremely

WARNING:

Make sure that you fully

WARNING:

Keep keys out of reach

of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM

INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example

a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM

OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of
the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when
you press the liftgate release button.

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2. Press and release the liftgate control

button.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example

a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Switching the Power Liftgate On

or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings on your
touchscreen.

Press Settings.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Press Power Liftgate.

4. Select your option.

When switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING

THE REMOTE CONTROL

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example a

bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

OPENING THE HANDS-FREE

LIFTGATE

(If Equipped)

Make sure you have the passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.

2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,

without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.

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3. The liftgate opens.

Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:

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Making physical contact with the
bumper.

•

Holding your foot under the bumper.

•

Sweeping your foot from side to side,
or kicking at an odd angle.

Detection Zones

Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

Note:

Any physical actions that mimic a

kicking motion such as splashing water,
trailer chains or vacuum hoses may cause
the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch
the power liftgate off through your vehicle
settings or keep the passive key away from
the rear bumper detection area.

SETTING THE LIFTGATE

OPENING HEIGHT

Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing

the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.

Note:

Once the liftgate stops moving, you

can manually move it to the desired height.

3. Press and hold the control button on

the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.

Note:

You can only use the liftgate control

button to program the height.

Note:

You cannot program the height if the

liftgate position is too low.

4. The power liftgate now opens at the

programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.

Note:

You can fully open the liftgate by

manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.

Note:

The system recalls the new

programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM

INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING:

Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.

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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note:

Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Make sure the area behind your

vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Make sure that you fully close the

liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM

OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING:

Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.

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Press and release the liftgate button.

Note:

Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Make sure the area behind your

vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Make sure you fully close the liftgate

to prevent cargo from falling out.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING

THE REMOTE CONTROL

WARNING:

Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Note:

Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Make sure the area behind your

Note:

Make sure that you fully close the

liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

CLOSING THE HANDS-FREE

LIFTGATE

(If Equipped)

Make sure you have the remote control
within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.

2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,

without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.

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3. The liftgate closes.

Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

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