Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 14

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.

Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:
•

Create a MyKey.

•

Program configurable MyKey settings.

•

Clear all MyKey features.

When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
•

How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.

•

The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.

Note:

All MyKeys are programmed to the

same settings. You cannot program them
individually.

Note:

For vehicles equipped with a

push-button start switch: When both a
MyKey and an admin key are present when
you start your vehicle, the system recognizes
the admin key only.

Non-configurable Settings

The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
•

Belt-Minder or safety belt reminder.
You cannot disable this feature. The
audio system will mute when the front
seat occupants’ safety belts are not
fastened.

•

Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.

•

Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS),
cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system.

•

Satellite radio adult content
restrictions (available only in some
markets).

Note:

When you switch lane departure

warning off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.

Configurable Settings

With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:
•

A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display,
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control.

WARNING

Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed

considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury.

•

Various vehicle speed reminders so you
know when your vehicle approaches
the limits. Warnings appear in the
information display and an audible
warning sounds when you exceed the
limit.

•

Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled.

•

Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off Advance Trac or traction control,
911 Assist or Emergency Assistance, or
Do Not Disturb (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features).

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey:

1.

Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. See Starting a Gasoline
Engine

(page 169). If your vehicle is

equipped with a push-button start,
place the remote control into the
backup position. See Passive
Anti-Theft System

(page 76).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the

information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections:

Action and Description

Message

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

MyKey

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

Create MyKey

When prompted, hold the OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The programmed
restrictions apply when you key off, open
and close the driver door and restart your
vehicle with the programmed key or
transmitter.

MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from
the admin keys.

You can also program configurable
settings for the key(s). See
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings

.

Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.

1.

Switch the ignition on using the key or
the transmitter you want to program.

2. Access the main menu on the

information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections:

Action and Description

Message

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

MyKey

The programmed restrictions apply when
you key off, open and close the driver door
and restart your vehicle with the
programmed key or transmitter.

Note:

You can clear or change your MyKey

settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you
have switched the vehicle off, however, you
will need an admin key to change or clear
your MyKey settings.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

You can clear or change your MyKey
settings using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays

(page 109).

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access
the main menu and scroll to:

Action and Description

Message

Press the OK button or the right arrow button.

Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow button.

MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster
displays the following message.

Clear MyKey

All MyKeys

Cleared

Note:

When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to

their original admin key status.