1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey威 section.
Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a MyKey威 • Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey威.
• Key in the ignition is the last
remaining admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
• Intelligent access key (if equipped)
is not in the backup slot (for vehicles
with push button start).
• SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft
system is disabled or in unlimited
mode.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with
remote start systems section.
Cannot program the MyKey威
optional settings
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey威.
• No MyKeys威 are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with
remote start systems section.
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2011 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)