Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 13

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 Passive Anti-Theft System
(page 64).

•

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 52).

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 52).

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 64).

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 52).

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.

Power Door Locks

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

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A

B

Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any
time.

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.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors 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.

Note:

If any door or the luggage

compartment 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.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade

Locking the Doors

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.

Unlocking the Doors

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.

Note:

If the child safety locks are on and

you pull the interior handle, you only switch
off the emergency locking, not the child
safety lock. You can only open the doors
using the external door handle.

Opening a Rear Door From the
Inside

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.

Opening the Luggage
Compartment

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

From the Instrument Panel

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Press the button on the
instrument panel.

Activating Intelligent Access

(If

Equipped)

You can unlock and lock the vehicle
without taking the keys out of your pocket
or purse when your intelligent access key
is within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
Intelligent access uses a sensor on the
back of the door handle for unlocking and
a separate sensor on the face of each door
handle for locking.

The system will not function if:
•

Your vehicle battery has no charge.

•

The key battery has no charge.

•

The key frequencies are jammed.

Note:

The system may not function if the

passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.

Note:

If the system does not function, use

the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See Remote Control (page 46).

Unlocking Using Intelligent Access

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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 fob.

Locking Using Intelligent Access

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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.

Opening the Luggage Compartment

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Press the exterior release button hidden
above the license plate.