2023 FORD F-550 Keyless Entry Instructions

With its new keyless entry system, the 2023 Ford F-550 brings together the best of modern ease and safety. This cutting-edge technology changes the way drivers connect with their cars and takes driving to a whole new level. With keyless entry, you don’t need standard keys. Instead, you use a sophisticated system that makes it easy to get into the car. The doors can be locked and unlocked with a touch of a button on the remote control, making it easy to get in and out of the house. The keyless entry system of the 2023 Ford F-550 is designed to make the car more useful. It works well with the needs of modern life, so drivers can interact with their car in a way that is both simple and smart.

KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS

Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft (1 m) from the front door handles and the tailgate.

The system could not function if:

• The remote control remains stationary for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no charge.
• There is interference causing issues with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to metal objects or electronic devices, for example keys or a cell phone.

KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS

Switching Keyless Entry On and Off

1. Switch the ignition on using an original key that has not been created as a MyKey.
2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press Vehicle Settings.
4. Press Locks.

Reprogramming the Unlocking Function
You can enable the two-stage unlocking function allowing you to unlock only the driver door when you touch the unlock  sensor.Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. If you program the unlocking function so that only the driver door unlocks, you can unlock all of the other doors from insideyour vehicle using the power door lock control. You can unlock individual doors by pulling the interior door handles onthose doors.

Keyless Detection Alert (If Equipped)
Displays a message in the instrument cluster if no valid key is detected and also sounds the horn when you exit your vehicle with a key after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in the run, indicating your vehicle is still on.
You can switch the audible alert on or off.

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Switch Key Detection Alert On or Off.

USING KEYLESS ENTRY

Unlocking the Doors

With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle for a brief period and then pull on the door handle to unlock, being careful not to touch the lock sensor at the same time or pull on the door handle too quickly. The intelligent access system requires a brief delay to authenticate your passive key.

Locking the Doors

With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door handle lock sensor for approximately one second to lock, being careful not to touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle at the same time. After locking, you can immediately pull on the door handle to confirm locking occurred without inadvertently unlocking

KEYLESS ENTRY – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the keyless entry system not function?
If the system does not function it may be limited. If the system still does not function use the remote control or the key blade to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Why can I not lock my vehicle?
If you electronically lock your vehicle with a rear door or the tailgate open, the system searches for a passive key inside your vehicle after you close the last door. If the system detects a key,  all doors unlock indicating that a key is inside. Your vehicle locks if another passive key is within the detection range after you close the last door. KEYLESS ENTRY VIDEOS Using Intelligent Access with Push-button start Video Link

WHAT IS THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

• The keyless entry keypad allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle using the keypad on the window trim.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD LIMITATIONS

• The system may not function if:
• The vehicle battery has no charge.

LOCATING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

• The keypad is near the driver window and illuminates when you touch it.
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• KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MASTER ACCESS CODE
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• What is the Master Access Code The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code can be displayed in the
• instrument cluster display and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code in the Instrument Cluster Display Read and understand the following before you begin the process.

• You must have two previously programmed remote controls inside your vehicle.
• Make sure that your vehicle is off.
• Make sure that you close all the doors and that they remain closed throughout the procedure.  Perform all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence. If you perform any of the steps out of sequence, stop and
• wait for at least one minute before starting again.

Note: Do not place the device on the wireless accessory charging area during the procedure.

1. Access the backup slot.
2. Place the first intelligent access key into the backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait for a few seconds.
4. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the intelligent access key from the center console.
5. Insert the second programmed key into the backup slot in the center console,  then press the push button ignition-switch. The factory-set code appears in the instrument cluster display for a few seconds.
   • Note: The code may not display until after any other warning messages displayed.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD PERSONAL ACCESS CODES

Programming a Personal Entry Code

1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must do this within five seconds of completing Step 2.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personal code 1.

The doors lock and then unlock to confirm that the programming was successful. To program additional personal entry codes, repeat Steps 1 through 3, then for Step 4:

• Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

If your vehicle comes with SYNC, you can also program the system with a personal entry code.
Hints:

• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The five-digit master code works even if you have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad within five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. You must do this within five seconds of completing Step 2. All personal codes erase and only the five-digit master code works.

Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if you enter the wrong code seven times. This mode turns off the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:

• One minute of keypad inactivity.
• You press the unlock button on the remote control.
• You switch the ignition on.
• You unlock your vehicle using keyless entry.

USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

Unlocking the Driver’s Door

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your personal code. You must press each number within five seconds of each other.

Note: All doors unlock if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled.
Unlocking All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal code, then press 3-4 within five seconds.
To Release the Remote Power Release Tailgate
Enter the factory-set code or your personal code, then press 5-6 control within five seconds.
Locking the Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the code first.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept the access code?
If you enter the access code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Slowly re-enter the access code.
Why does the keypad not function?
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if you enter the wrong code seven times. The anti-scan mode disables the keypad for one minute and the red light flashes.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD VIDEOS
SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad Video Link

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