2012 FORD F150 ECU

Using MyKeywith remote start systems
MyKeyis not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non
Ford-approved remote start system. The actions proved below do not
make MyKeycompatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKeyfunctions.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys
When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its
associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with MyKey. The
following action may help you to retain some MyKeyfunctions:
1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder.
2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a
MyKey, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to
program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKeyif the
remote start fob is used by the MyKeydriver.
To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as MyKey,dothe
following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in theCreate a MyKeysection.
Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start)
•It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKeyon
vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start).
Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any
other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the
system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift
the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have
administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will
identify the user as an admin or MyKeydrive depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKeysystem
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See theCheck MyKeysystem
statussection.
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Note:For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all “real” keys as MyKeys, in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeysas admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in theClear MyKeysection.
Using MyKeywith remote start systems
MyKeyis not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional
keys should program the remote start system as a MyKeyin addition to
the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey. To program
the remote start system as MyKey, do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theCreate a MyKeysection.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKeysystem
status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in
the total count. See theCheck MyKeysystem statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all “real” keys as MyKeys, in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeysas admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theClear MyKeysection.
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Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a
MyKey•Key in the ignition is already a MyKey.
•Key in the ignition is the last remaining
admin key (there always has to be at least one
admin key).
•SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
•Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey. Refer toUsing
MyKeywith remote start systemssection.
Cannot program the
MyKeyoptional
settings•Key in the ignition is a MyKey.
•No MyKeysare programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKeysection.
•Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey. Refer toUsing
MyKeywith remote start systemssection.
Cannot clear MyKey•Key in the ignition is a MyKey.
•No MyKeysare programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKeysection.
•Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey. Refer toUsing
MyKeywith remote start systemssection.
Lost the only admin
key•Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
Lost any key•For programming spare keys, refer to the
Programming spare keyssection in this
chapter.
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Condition Potential Causes
I accidentally
programmed all keys
as MyKeys•Vehicle has a non Ford-approved remote start
system that is recognized as an admin key.
Refer to theUsing MyKeywith remote start
systemssection to reset all MyKeysas admin
keys.
No MyKeyfunction
with (if equipped)
intelligent access key
with push button
start•An admin intelligent access key is present at
a push-and-start vehicle.
•No MyKeysare programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKeysection.
•Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system (as an
admin key) then a MyKeyis inserted without
restarting the engine.
MyKeyprogrammed
total includes one
additional key•Unknown key has been programmed to the
vehicle as a MyKey.
•Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-approved
remote start system. Refer toUsing MyKey
with remote start systemssection.
Admin keys
programmed total
includes one
additional key•Unknown key has been programmed to the
vehicle as admin key.
•Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-approved
remote start system. Refer toUsing MyKey
with remote start systemssection.
MyKeydistance
does not accumulate•MyKeyis not being used by the intended
user.
•MyKeysystem has been recently cleared.
•Vehicles has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system (as an
admin key) then a MyKeyis inserted without
recycling the MyKeyin ignition.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart locks (if equipped)
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by
simultaneously pressing button 7•8 and the 9•0 controls on the
remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the
buttononthe
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
Autolock feature (if equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater
than two seconds.
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The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for
greater than two seconds.
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
There are four methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock procedure,
•using a keypad procedure (if equipped), or
•or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
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Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Autounlock feature (if equipped)
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off ) or accessory position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
There are three methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence,
•using a keypad procedure (if equipped)
•or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
toOptional message centerin theDriver controlschapter.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
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Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
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