Key Programming - Spare Key Programming Switch

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the normal customer spare key programming procedure detailed in the owner's manual. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver. The spare key programming switch state can be viewed using instrument cluster Parameter Identification Data (PID) SPARE_KY.

Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Insert Ford Service Function (FSF) card VERSION 6.0 or higher into New Generation Star (NGS) tester. Connect NGS tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below driver's side of instrument panel, to right of steering column. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select FUNCTION TEST MENU, SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. This procedure will take 10 minutes to perform. After the security access procedure has been completed, a new menu will be displayed with command options. The default setting on all new vehicles is ENABLE. Select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH. Set SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH to ENABLE to allow keys to be programmed or DISABLE to make key programming not accessible.