2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 54

MyKey™ MyKey is not compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see a Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved system. The following information may help customers who choose to install a non-Ford-approved remote start system. The actions provided below do not make MyKey compatible with non-Ford-approved remote start systems, but may help you retain some MyKey functions. When using a non-Ford-approved remote start system, the vehicle may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges. If you restart the engine by inserting a key into the ignition cylinder and recycling the ignition completely, then you may retain some MyKey functions. This action forces your vehicle to read the traditional key instead of the remote start fob and then uses the key's associated privileges. Note: The MyKey system status menu display may include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED. See Checking MyKey System Status (page 49). As an added precaution, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to program the remote start system as a MyKey, if the MyKey driver uses the remote start fob. That way, when the MyKey driver starts the vehicle with the remote start system, the MyKey restrictions will be remain active. With a non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start system, it is possible to program all real keys as MyKeys unintentionally. If this happens, then the remote start fob is the admin key. If you want to have only one real key as a MyKey, or do not want to have any MyKeys, then you need to use your remote start to clear all MyKeys. In that case, follow these steps Enter the vehicle and close all doors. Remote start the vehicle using your non-Ford-approved remote start fob. See Clearing All MyKeys (page 49). Follow Steps 1-3. After clearing your MyKeys, you can create a new MyKey. See Creating a MyKey (page 49). Note: For vehicles with Intelligent Access Keys (Push-button Start), you cannot program the remote start system as a MyKey. Always treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key. MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential Causes I cannot create a MyKey. · The key or fob used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges. · The key or fob used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key). · Vehicles with push-button start: The intelligent access key fob is not positioned correctly next to the steering column. See Keyless Starting (page 123). 51 Escape/Kuga (TM2)