Lost or need to replace your 2009 Ford Escape Key Fob? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your 2009 Ford Escape can be a straightforward process you can often do yourself. This guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2009 Ford Escape key fob, whether you have a remote only fob or a remote key combo. We’ll walk you through each step to get you back on the road quickly.
Programming Instructions for Remote Only 2009 Ford Escape Key Fob
If you have a separate key and remote fob for your 2009 Ford Escape, these instructions are for programming the remote portion. Ensure you have all the remote transmitters you intend to program before starting.
- Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN eight times in quick succession (within 10 seconds), making sure the eighth time ends in the RUN position. The door locks should cycle (lock then unlock) automatically to confirm that your Escape has entered programming mode. (OFF is when the key can be removed, and RUN is just before starting the engine).
- Within 20 seconds of the locks cycling, press any button on the first keyless remote you wish to program. The door locks should cycle again to confirm successful programming of this remote. If you are only programming a single remote, proceed to step 4.
- If you have additional remotes to program, within 20 seconds of the last lock cycle, press any button on the next keyless remote. Again, the door locks will cycle to confirm programming. Repeat this step for every additional remote you need to program.
- Once you have programmed all your remotes, turn the ignition to the OFF position. The door locks will cycle one last time to indicate that the programming mode has ended.
Programming Instructions for 2009 Ford Escape Remote Key Combo
These instructions are specifically for programming the transponder chip within a remote key combo for your 2009 Ford Escape. This is the chip that allows your key to start the vehicle. Important: You must have two previously programmed, original Ford keys to perform this procedure. If you do not have two working keys, you will need to visit a locksmith or dealership for programming.
- Insert your first, previously programmed, and working Ford key into the ignition of your 2009 Ford Escape.
- Turn the ignition from the LOCK position (position 1) to the RUN position (position 3). Keep the ignition in the RUN position for a minimum of 3 seconds, but do not exceed 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition back to the LOCK position (position 1) and remove the first key from the ignition.
- Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK position, insert your second, previously programmed, and working Ford key into the ignition.
- Turn the ignition from the LOCK position (position 1) to the RUN position (position 3). Keep the ignition in the RUN position for at least 3 seconds, but again, no longer than 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition back to the LOCK position (position 1) and remove the second programmed key from the ignition.
- Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK position and removing the second programmed key, insert the new, unprogrammed key (this could be a new key or a valet key) into the ignition.
- Turn the ignition from the LOCK position (position 1) to the RUN position (position 3). This time, keep the ignition in the RUN position for at least 6 seconds.
- Remove the newly programmed key from the ignition. Your new 2009 Ford Escape key should now be programmed to start your vehicle.
Troubleshooting: If the new key does not successfully program, carefully repeat steps 1 through 9. If the key starts the vehicle but the remote functions (lock/unlock buttons) are not working, use the “Programming Instructions for Remote Only” detailed above to program the remote portion of your remote head key. For any persistent issues, it is recommended to consult a professional locksmith or your local Ford dealership for assistance with your 2009 Ford Escape key fob programming.
