Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2015 Ford Taurus? You’re in the right place. Programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services. This guide provides straightforward, DIY methods to get your Ford Taurus key fob programmed quickly and efficiently. Forget about pressing the brake pedal during these procedures, and let’s get started.
Procedure A: The 8-Cycle Method
This procedure is a common method for Ford vehicles and might work for your 2015 Taurus.
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Prepare Your Vehicle: Ensure all doors are closed. Open only the driver’s side door and press the “Unlock” button located on the driver’s side door panel while the door remains open. Insert your key into the ignition.
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Ignition Cycling: This is the core of the procedure. Turn the ignition key rapidly from the “OFF” position to the “RUN” position eight times within 8 seconds. Crucially, the eighth turn must end in the “RUN” position. Listen for the door locks to cycle – this is your confirmation that the vehicle has entered programming mode. If the locks don’t cycle, you’ll need to remove the key and repeat from step 1, ensuring you perform the ignition cycling quickly and correctly. “OFF” is where you can remove the key, and “RUN” is the position right before starting the engine.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within 10 seconds of the door locks cycling, press any button on the first keyless remote you want to program. The door locks should cycle again to confirm successful programming of this remote.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (If Applicable): If you have more than one key fob to program, within another 10 seconds, press any button on the second keyless remote. Again, the door locks will cycle to confirm. Repeat this step for any additional remotes you need to program.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. The locks will cycle one last time, indicating that the programming mode has ended.
Troubleshooting Tip: If Procedure A doesn’t work initially, try repeating it with all doors completely closed throughout the process.
Procedure B: The 4-Cycle Method
If Procedure A didn’t work for your 2015 Ford Taurus, try this alternative method.
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Get Ready: Fasten your seatbelt and ensure all vehicle doors are fully closed.
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Ignition Cycling (4 Times): Turn the ignition key from the “OFF” position to the “RUN” position four times within a quick 3-second interval.
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Confirmation Chime: Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position after the cycles. You should hear a chime sound from the vehicle. This chime confirms that your Taurus has entered key fob programming mode.
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Program the First Remote: Within 10 seconds of hearing the chime, press and hold any button on the first keyless remote you intend to program. You should hear a single chime to confirm this remote has been programmed.
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Program Subsequent Remotes: Within 10 seconds after the chime from the first remote, press and hold any button on the second keyless remote (and any others you need to program). You’ll hear another chime for each successful programming.
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Exit Programming: Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position to exit the programming mode.
Remember, speed is key in both procedures. Perform each step relatively quickly to ensure the vehicle registers the programming signals correctly. If you don’t get the initial door lock cycle or chime, it means the vehicle hasn’t entered programming mode. Remove the key, open and close the driver’s door, and start the procedure again from the beginning.
For Ford Taurus models with push-button start and smart proximity keys, the programming procedure is different.
