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How to program a ford key with only one key

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How to program a ford key with only one key


It can be a challenge when you want to program your new Ford key, but you only have one key. It’s not unusual to buy a car and incidentally find that it came along with a single key. Or maybe you misplaced or lost the spare key. It would spell a nightmare as the last thing on your mind is locking yourself out of your car. At this particular point, your worry gets elevated more than the cost of the key.

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  1. Can you program a Ford key yourself?

Can you program a Ford key yourself?

In an ideal situation, to program, a new key will demand that you already have two programmed key at your hands. It, in itself, presents a nightmare. If you do not have a spare key, contacting your vehicle dealer is always an option on the table, but it will cost you some reasonable amount.

In a diversified market we currently live in, options will always present themselves to you. In such a situation, it’s essential to conduct a thorough search on compatibility before deciding on which option to settle for.

When it comes to programming Ford car keys, there are some special tools you may require. These tools include; ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII Adapter. You can quickly get this tool from your local store at quite a fair price. This Bluetooth adapter comes in various forms and types, and a wired option is always recommendable. In case you are a fun of iProduct, get a wireless adapter as it works best with those products.


The other crucial tool you will need in this exercise is Bluetooth enabled PC. This tool will be used to connect your wired or, in your case, wireless adapter to your PC.

The other vital tool is FORScan OBII software for your personal computer, and its recommended that you check the compatibility issues with either your android or IOS devices.

The last tool for this exercise is access to a website that will enable you to decode the outcode. It is mostly to turn it into an incode.

From this point, our focus will shift now to how to program a ford key with only one key, commonly known as a dodge key. Be open to face several challenges as they progress with the process.
With FORScan software, you will get adequate guidance on compatibility issues with your key, and in case they persist, there is an option of contacting FORScan support.

Once your key has been accepted and has no compatibility issues with the software, it’s now time to complete the process and delete the lost key from program memory if it still recognizes it.

Add your key to the memory by following the simple process to add new keys to the program. It is a simple four-step you can follow on the navigation menu. The first step is to choose the ignition key link, then retrieve the incode and insert it into the program. Lastly, once the incode is accepted, lost key deletion is validated.

The above simple process outlines steps you can follow on how to program a ford key with only one key.


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