Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2013 Ford Taurus? You might be surprised to learn that programming your key fob can often be done right at home, without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions to program your 2013 Ford Taurus key fob, ensuring you regain full access to your vehicle quickly and easily.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that these procedures are designed to reset all remotes for your vehicle. This means that all existing, functioning remotes will also need to be reprogrammed during this process. Make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2013 Ford Taurus ready before starting.
Here are two common procedures for programming your 2013 Ford Taurus key fob. If one doesn’t work, try the other. Crucially, ensure you do not press the brake pedal at any point during or before either procedure.
Programming Procedures for Your 2013 Ford Taurus Key Fob
Procedure A: Cycling Ignition Method
This procedure involves turning the ignition key a specific number of times to enter programming mode.
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Prepare Your Vehicle: Close all doors of your 2013 Ford Taurus. Open only the driver’s side door and press the “Unlock” button on the driver’s side door panel while it remains open. Insert your key into the ignition.
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Enter Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key from the “OFF” position to the “RUN” position eight times within 8 seconds. The eighth turn should end in the “RUN” position. You should hear the door locks cycle (lock then unlock) to confirm that your 2013 Ford Taurus has entered programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle, you’ll need to start over from step 1, ensuring you perform the ignition turns quickly and correctly. “OFF” is the position where you can remove your key, and “RUN” is the position just 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 wish to program. The door locks should cycle again to confirm successful programming of this key fob.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (If Applicable): If you have more key fobs to program for your 2013 Ford Taurus, repeat step 3 for each additional remote. Ensure you do this within 10 seconds of the previous key fob being programmed.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. The door locks will cycle one final time to indicate that the key fob programming mode has been exited.
If Procedure A does not work for your 2013 Ford Taurus, proceed to Procedure B. Some Ford models require the door to be closed during the procedure, so you can also try Procedure A again with the driver’s door closed.
Procedure B: Fast Ignition Cycling Method
This method uses a faster sequence of ignition turns to initiate programming.
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Vehicle Setup: Fasten your seatbelt and ensure all doors of your 2013 Ford Taurus are completely closed.
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Initiate Programming: Turn the ignition key from the “OFF” position to the “RUN” position four times within 3 seconds.
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Confirmation Chime: Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position. You should hear a chime sound from your 2013 Ford Taurus, indicating that the system has entered key fob programming mode.
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Program Key Fobs: Within 10 seconds of hearing the chime, press and hold any button on the first keyless remote you want to program. The system should chime once to confirm programming.
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Program Additional Remotes: If you have more key fobs for your 2013 Ford Taurus, within 10 seconds, press and hold any button on the next keyless remote. The system will chime again to confirm.
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Exit Programming: Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position to exit the key fob programming mode.
It’s crucial to perform each step in Procedure B relatively quickly. If you don’t hear the initial chime or see the door locks cycle in Procedure A, it means your 2013 Ford Taurus hasn’t entered programming mode. In such cases, remove the key, open and close the driver’s door, and carefully restart the procedure from the beginning.
For 2013 Ford Taurus models equipped with push-button start ignition and smart proximity keys, the programming procedure is different.
Smart Proximity Keys
For programming instructions specific to smart proximity keys for your 2013 Ford Taurus with push-button start, please refer to our dedicated guide on KEY PROGRAMMING.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2013 Ford Taurus key fob and regain seamless access to your vehicle. If you encounter any issues or these procedures do not work for your specific model, it’s always recommended to consult your owner’s manual or contact a professional automotive locksmith or Ford dealership for assistance.
