Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 13

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 88).

To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to
access the main menu and scroll to:

Description

Message

Press the OK button.

Settings

Press the OK button.

MyKey

Select one of the following:

Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way
to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key
to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as
expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or
an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a
MyKey.

MyKey Dist.

Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.
Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for
your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.

{0} MyKeys

Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your
vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional
MyKey has been programmed.

{0} Admin Keys

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 53).

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 53).

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 53).

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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Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each door window trim
illuminates when you lock the door. It
remains on for up to 10 minutes after you
switch the ignition off.

Door Lock Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch no longer
operates after 20 seconds. You must
unlock your vehicle with the remote
control, or switch the ignition on, to restore
function to these switches. You can switch
this feature on or off in the information
display. See General Information (page
88).

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any
time. The luggage compartment release
button only works when your vehicle speed
is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Unlocking the Doors

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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
flash.

Note: You can unlock the driver door with
the key if the remote control is not
functioning.

Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off. Unlocking and starting
your vehicle once enables the remote
control.

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function

You can reprogram the unlocking function
so that all doors unlock.

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 flash twice to confirm the
change. 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 and intelligent access. You
can also change between the unlocking
modes using the information display. See
General Information (page 88).

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash. Press the button again

within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed. The doors lock again,
the horn sounds and the direction
indicators flash if all the doors and the
luggage compartment are closed.