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Programming - Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Special Tool(s)
G02165410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: All remote transmitters are programmable and must be set at the same time.
NOTE: To program (or reprogram) the remote transmitters into the driver door module (DDM), carry out the following steps:
  1. Connect the New Generation STAR/Service Bay Diagnostic System (diagnostic tool/SBDS) tester. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN.
  2. From diagnostic tool/SBDS: Using the Ford Service Function (FSF) card, select SERVICE BAY FUNCTION.
  3. Select DDM.
  4. Select KEY FOB PROGRAMMING.
  5. Press any button on the remote transmitter.
  6. Select the FOB 1,2,3, or 4, and select STORE. It may be necessary to select CANCEL more than once to exit the menu.
  7. Repeat steps five and six for additional transmitters.
  8. NOTE: It may be necessary to select CANCEL more than once to exit the menu.
  9. Select CANCEL to exit the menu.