Get MyKey Guide for Ford Explorer SUV Sixth Generation (2012-2020)

MyKey™

Standard Settings

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Not every vehicle includes the features

listed below. If your vehicle has this

equipment, then you cannot change the

following settings when using a MyKey:

MyKey allows you to program keys with

restricted driving modes to promote good

driving habits. You can program the

restrictions to all keys except one. Any keys

that you did not program are administrator

keys or admin keys.

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Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™.

MyKey mutes the audio system until

drivers, and in some instances,

You can use admin keys to:

passengers, fasten their seatbelts.

Note: If your vehicle includes an

AM/FM radio or a very basic audio

system, then the radio may not mute.

•

Create a MyKey with certain vehicle

restrictions.

•

Program certain MyKey settings.

Clear all MyKey restrictions.

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Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuel

warning activates earlier for MyKey

drivers, giving them more time to refuel.

After you program a MyKey, you can view

the following information through the

information display:

Certain driver alerts, stability systems

or parking aids turn on automatically

when you use the MyKey system. For

example, Blind Spot Information

System (BLIS), cross traffic alert, lane

departure warning or forward collision

warning. Note: MyKey drivers may be

able to turn the lane departure warning

feature off, but this feature turns back

on automatically with every new key

cycle.

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The total number of admin keys and

MyKeys for your vehicle.

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The total distance a MyKey driver

traveled with your vehicle.

Note: Every MyKey receives the same

restrictions and settings. You cannot

program them individually.

Note: For vehicles equipped with a

push-button start switch: When both a

MyKey and an admin key are present when

you start your vehicle, the system recognizes

the admin key only.

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Restricted touchscreen operation in

some markets. For example, MyKey

may prevent manual navigation

destination input while the vehicle is in

any gear other than park (P) or when

the vehicle reaches a certain rate of

speed.

Satellite radio adult content

restrictions, if this feature is available

in your market.

Optional Settings

You can configure certain vehicle feature

settings when you first create a MyKey. You

can also change the settings afterward

with an admin key.

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Note: Not every feature applies to every

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Various vehicle speed reminders so

vehicle in every market. When they are

available for your vehicle, then they appear

in your information display, providing

choices to switch them on or off, or to select

a more specific setting.

MyKey drivers know when their vehicle

speed approaches the limits. Warnings

appear in your information display and

a tone sounds when the MyKey drivers

exceed the set vehicle speed.

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The audio system's maximum volume

limits to 45% so MyKey drivers can

concentrate on the road. A message

appears in the information display

when MyKey drivers attempt to exceed

the limited volume. MyKey also

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Various vehicle speed limits so the

MyKey driver cannot exceed certain

speeds. The information display shows

warnings followed by an audible tone

when the MyKey driver reaches the set

speed. You cannot override the set

speed by fully depressing the

disables the automatic volume control.

Note: If your vehicle includes an

AM/FM radio or a very basic audio

system, then the radio may not limit.

accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Do not set MyKey

maximum speed limit to a limit that will

prevent the driver from maintaining a

safe speed considering posted speed

limits and prevailing road conditions. The

driver is always responsible to drive in

accordance with local laws and

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Always on setting. This setting forces

certain features to remain on and

active for MyKey drivers. For example,

E911 or emergency assistance and the

do not disturb features stay on even if

a MyKey driver uses the feature's

control to switch it off. When selected,

you will not be able to turn off Advance

Trac or traction control (if your vehicle

has this feature).

prevailing conditions. Failure to do so

could result in accident or injury.

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the touchscreen to create a MyKey:

1. Insert the key you want to program into

the ignition. If your vehicle has a

push-button start, place the remote

control into the backup slot. See

Starting a Gasoline Engine (page

173).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu in the

touchscreen and then scroll through

the menus to change the settings of

your MyKey. From the MyKey menu,

select the option Create MyKey. See

Settings (page 464).

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4. Press Yes if you want to create the key

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

as a MyKey. A confirmation message

appears on the screen.

When you clear your MyKeys, you remove

all restrictions and return all MyKeys to

their original admin key status at once. To

clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use

the touchscreen.

5. Switch the ignition off.

You have successfully created a MyKey.

Make sure you label it so you can

distinguish it from the admin keys.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

You can also program configurable

key.

settings for the key.

2. Access the main menu in the

touchscreen and then scroll through

the menus to begin clearing your

MyKey programming. See Settings

(page 464).

Programming and Changing

Configurable Settings

Use the touchscreen to access your

configurable MyKey settings.

3. Follow the instructions in the display.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key or the remote control you want to

program.

2. Access the main menu in the

information display and then scroll

through the menus to change the

settings of your MyKey. See Settings

(page 464).

4. A confirmation message appears in the

display after you finish clearing your

MyKeys.

Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you

remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys

to their original admin key status. You

cannot remove the MyKey restrictions

individually.

3. Follow the instructions in the

touchscreen.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM

STATUS

You can find information about your

programmed MyKeys by using the

touchscreen. See Settings (page 464).

The programmed restrictions apply when

you switch the vehicle off, open and close

the driver door and restart your vehicle with

the programmed key or remote control.

Note: You can clear or change your MyKey

settings at any time during the same key

cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you

have switched the vehicle off, however, you

need an admin key to change or clear your

MyKey settings. When you make any

changes to your MyKey settings, you change

the settings for every MyKey. You cannot

make individual changes to apply to specific

MyKeys.

MyKey Distance

Tracks the distance when drivers use a

MyKey. The only way to delete the

accumulated distance is by using an admin

key to clear all MyKeys. If the distance does

not accumulate as expected, then the

intended user is not using the MyKey, or an

admin key user recently cleared and then

recreated a MyKey.

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Number of MyKeys

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE

START SYSTEMS

Indicates the number of MyKeys you have

programmed to your vehicle. Use this

feature to detect how many MyKeys you

have for your vehicle and determine when

you have deleted all MyKeys.

MyKey is not compatible with non

Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start

systems. If you choose to install a remote

start system, see an authorized dealer for

a Ford-approved remote start system.

Number of Admin Keys

Indicates how many admin keys you have

programmed to your vehicle. Use this

feature to determine how many admin

keys you have for your vehicle, and detect

if an additional MyKey has been

programmed.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

Condition

Potential Causes

I cannot create a MyKey.

The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle

does not have admin privileges.

Vehicles with keyless start: Make sure you place

the transmitter into the backup slot. See

Passive Anti-Theft System (page 78).

The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle

is the only admin key. There always has to be

at least one admin key.

The passive anti-theft system is disabled or in

unlimited mode.

I cannot program the configurable

settings.

The transmitter used to start your vehicle does

not have admin privileges.

There are no MyKeys programmed to the

vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 65).

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

I lost the only admin key.

The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle

does not have admin privileges.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey

(page 65).

Purchase a new key or transmitter from an

authorized dealer.

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Condition

Potential Causes

I lost a key.

Program a spare key or transmitter. You may

need to see an authorized dealer. See Passive

Anti-Theft System (page 78).

The MyKey distance does not accumu- The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.

late.

An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and

created new MyKeys.

The key system has been reset.

No MyKey functions with the trans-

mitter.

An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.

There are no MyKeys programmed to your

vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 65).

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Doors and Locks

mode only unlocks the driver door when

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control

or the remote control to lock and unlock

your vehicle.

Note: Do not use the door latch assembly

to attach any accessory, such as handles or

steps, as this can cause damage to your

vehicle.

you press the unlock button once. All door

mode unlocks all doors when you press

the unlock button once. The unlocking

mode applies to the remote control,

keyless entry keypad and intelligent

access.

Locking the Doors

Press the button to lock all

doors. The direction indicators

Power Door Locks

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will flash.

The power door lock control is on the driver

Press the button again within three

seconds to confirm that all the doors

close. The doors lock again, the horn

sounds and the direction indicators flash

if all the doors and the liftgate close.

and front passenger door panels.

Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or

if the hood is open on vehicles with an

anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn

sounds twice and the direction indicators

do not flash.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

with the Key Blade

A

B

Unlock.

Lock.

Locking with the Key

Turn the top of the key toward the front of

Remote Control

your vehicle.

You can use the remote control at any

Unlocking with the Key

time.

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of

Unlocking the Doors

your vehicle.

Press the button to unlock the

Note: If the child safety locks are on and

you pull the interior handle, you only turn off

the emergency locking, not the child safety

lock. You can only open the doors using the

external door handle.

driver door.

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Press the button again within

three seconds to unlock all doors. The

direction indicators flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock

buttons on the remote control for three

seconds to change between driver door or

all doors unlock mode. The direction

indicators will flash twice to indicate a

change to the unlocking mode. Driver door

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Doors and Locks

Locking Using Intelligent Access

Activating Intelligent Access (If

Equipped)

You can unlock and lock the vehicle

without taking the keys out of your pocket

or purse when your intelligent access key

is within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.

Intelligent access uses a sensor on the

back of the door handle for unlocking and

a separate sensor on the face of each door

handle for locking.

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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft

(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door

handle lock sensor for approximately one

second to lock, being careful to not 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.

The system does not function if:

•

Your vehicle battery has no charge.

The key battery has no charge.

The key frequencies are jammed.

Note: The system may not function if the

key is close to metal objects or electronic

devices, for example keys or a cell phone.

Note: If the system does not function, use

the key blade to lock and unlock your

vehicle. See Remote Control (page 57).

Opening the Liftgate

Press the exterior liftgate release button

on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.

See Power Liftgate (page 74).

Smart Unlocks for Integrated

Unlocking Using Intelligent Access

Keyhead Remote Control ^{(If Equipped)}

This helps to prevent you from locking

yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still

in the ignition.

When you open one of the front doors and

lock your vehicle with the power door lock

control, all the doors lock then unlock and

the horn sounds twice if the key is still in

the ignition.

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With your intelligent access 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 to not

touch the lock sensor at the same time or

pulling the door handle too quickly. The

intelligent access system requires a brief

delay to authenticate your intelligent

access key fob.

You can still lock your vehicle with the key

in the ignition by either:

•

Using the keyless entry keypad with the

driver door closed.

Pressing the lock button on the remote

control even if you have not closed the

doors.

If both front doors close, you can lock your

vehicle by any method, regardless of

whether the key is in the ignition or not.

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Doors and Locks

Autolock repeats when

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent

Access Keys (If Equipped)

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You open then close any door while the

ignition is on and your vehicle speed is

9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.

This helps to prevent you from locking your

key inside the passenger compartment or

rear cargo area.

When you electronically lock your vehicle

with any door open, the transmission in

park (P) and the ignition off, the system

searches for an intelligent access key in

the passenger compartment after you

close the last door.

If the system finds a key, all the doors

immediately unlock and the horn sounds

twice, indicating that a key is inside.

You can override the smart unlock feature

and intentionally lock the intelligent access

key inside your vehicle.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater

than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when

•

You stop your vehicle, place the gear

selector in park, and switch the ignition

off or to accessory position.

•

You open the driver door within 10

minutes of switching the ignition off or

to accessory position.

Note: The doors do not autounlock if you

electronically lock your vehicle after you

switch the ignition off and before you open

the driver door.

To override smart unlock, lock your vehicle

after you have closed all doors by

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Using the keyless entry keypad.

Enabling or Disabling Autounlock

Pressing the lock button on another

You can enable or disable the autounlock

feature in the information display or an

authorized dealer can do it for you. See

General Information (page 117).

intelligent access key.

•

Touching the locking area on the front

of the door handle with another

intelligent access key in your hand.

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior

lamps illuminate when you unlock the

doors with the remote control.

When you open one of the front doors and

lock your vehicle using the power door lock

control, all doors lock then unlock if

•

The ignition is on.

The lamps turn off if:

The ignition is off and the transmission

is not in park (P).

•

The ignition is on.

You press the remote control lock

Autolock^{(If Equipped)}

Autolock locks all the doors when

•

button.

•

25 seconds have elapsed.

All doors close.

The ignition is on.

The lamps do not turn off if:

•

You switch them on with the lighting

You shift into any gear putting your

control.

vehicle in motion.

•

Any door is open.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater

than 12 mph (20 km/h)

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Doors and Locks

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior

lamps illuminate when all doors close and

you switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain

closed and:

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25 seconds have elapsed.

You lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior

lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver

shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch

the ignition off.

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Battery Saver for Intelligent Access

You can use the keypad to do the

following:

Keys (If Equipped)

If you leave the ignition switched on and

the engine is not running, the battery saver

turns the ignition off when it detects a

certain amount of battery drain, or after

45 minutes have elapsed.

•

Lock or unlock the doors.

Program and erase user codes.

Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

You can operate the keypad with the

factory-set five-digit entry code. The code

is on the owner's wallet card in the glove

box and is available from an authorized

dealer. You can also program up to five of

your own five-digit personal entry codes.

KEYLESS ENTRY^{(IF EQUIPPED)}

SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry

Keypad

The keypad is near the driver window. It

Programming a Personal Entry Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

illuminates when touched.

Note: If you enter your entry code too fast

on the keypad, the unlock function may not

work. Enter your entry code again more

slowly.

2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You

must enter each number within five

seconds of each other.

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save

personal code 1.

The doors lock then unlock to confirm that

programming was successful.

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Doors and Locks

To program additional personal entry

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

codes, repeat steps 1 through 3, then for

step 4:

Locking All Doors

•

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.

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypad

simultaneously with the driver door closed.

You do not need to enter a code first.

Unlocking All Doors

Hints:

Enter the factory-set code or your personal

code, then press 3·4 on the keypad within

five seconds.

•

Do not set a code that uses five of the

same number.

Do not use five numbers in sequential

Unlocking Only the Driver Door

order.

Enter the factory-set or your personal

five-digit code. You must press each

number within five seconds of each other.

The interior lamps illuminate.

Note: All doors unlock if the two-stage

unlocking feature is turned off. See Locking

and Unlocking (page 69).

The factory-set code works even if you

have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit 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

factory-set five-digit 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 any

of the following occur:

•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

You press the unlock button on the

remote control.

•

You switch your vehicle on.

You unlock the vehicle using intelligent

access.

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Liftgate

If there is a problem with the open or close

POWER LIFTGATE

request, a tone sounds for one of the

following reasons:

•

The ignition is on and the transmission

WARNING: It is extremely

is not in park (P).

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside

or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people

riding in these areas are more likely to be

seriously injured or killed. Do not allow

people to ride in any area of your vehicle

that is not equipped with seats and

seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your

vehicle is in a seat and properly using a

seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning

could result in serious personal injury or

death.

The battery voltage is below the

minimum operating voltage.

The liftgate is not fully closed and your

vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph

(5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has

fully opened, this indicates there may be

excessive weight on the liftgate or a

possible strut failure. A repetitive tone

sounds and the liftgate closes under

control. If the liftgate continues to close

after opening, have the system checked

by an authorized dealer. Remove any

excessive weight from the liftgate.

WARNING:Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust

fumes from entering your vehicle. If you

are unable to fully close the liftgate,

open the air vents or the windows to

allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury or death.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area

before using the power liftgate control.

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach

of children. Do not allow children to

operate or play near an open or moving

power liftgate. You should supervise the

operation of the power liftgate at all

times.

Note: Make sure the area behind your

vehicle is free from obstruction and that

there is enough room for you to operate the

liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,

for example a wall, garage door or another

vehicle may come into contact with the

moving liftgate. This could damage the

liftgate and its components.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed

area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when

you are driving. This could damage the

liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,

especially in an enclosure, like a garage or

a parking structure. This could damage the

liftgate and its components.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example

a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This

could damage the liftgate and its

components.

Note: Make sure that you fully close the

liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

The liftgate only operates with the

transmission in park (P).

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Liftgate

Opening from the Instrument Panel

Note: Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the

liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle

detection feature and stop the power

operation or reverse its direction, replicate

a strut failure, or damage mechanical

components.

With the transmission in park

(P), press the button on the

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instrument panel.

Opening with the Remote Control

Press the button twice within

Closing the Liftgate

three seconds.

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WARNING: Keep clear of the

Opening with the Outside Control

Button

liftgate when using the rear switch.

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote

control or power door unlock control.

If a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of

the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when

you press the liftgate release button.

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Press and release the liftgate button.

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force

to the liftgate while it is in motion. This

could damage the power liftgate and its

components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by

doing any of the following:

•

Pressing the liftgate control button.

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Pressing the liftgate button on the

2. Press the control button to the right of

the rear view camera.

remote control twice.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the

instrument panel.

Moving your foot under and away from

the center rear bumper in a single-kick

motion.*

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Liftgate

*This method only works for vehicles with

Obstacle Detection

the hands-free liftgate feature.

Note: Entering your vehicle while the

liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to

bounce and activate obstacle detection. To

prevent this, let the power liftgate close

completely before you enter your vehicle.

Before driving off, check the instrument

cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or

warning indicator. Failure to do this could

result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate

open while driving.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing

the control button on the liftgate when

it reaches the desired height.

Note: Once the liftgate has stopped

moving, you can also manually move it to

the desired height.

When Closing

3. Press and hold the liftgate control

button on the liftgate until you hear a

tone, indicating programming is

complete.

The system stops when it detects an

obstacle. A tone sounds and the system

reverses to open. Once you remove the

obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

Note: You can only use the liftgate control

button to program the height.

When Opening

Note: You cannot program the height if the

liftgate position is too low.

The system stops when it detects an

obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you

remove the obstacle, you can continue to

operate the liftgate.

The new open liftgate height is recalled

when the power liftgate is opened. To

change the programmed height, repeat the

above procedure. Once you open the

power liftgate, you can manually move it

to a different height.

Switching the Power Liftgate On

or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off

through the vehicle settings on your

touchscreen.

Note: The system recalls the new

programmed height until you reprogram it,

even if you disconnect the battery.

When operating the power liftgate after

you have programmed a lower height than

fully open, you can fully open the liftgate

by manually pushing it upward to the

maximum open position.

When switched off, the liftgate only

unlatches and will not power open or close.

Hands-Free Feature^{(If Equipped)}

Make sure you have the passive key within

3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the

liftgate.

2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,

without pausing, under and away from

the rear bumper detection area.

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Liftgate

Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch

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3. The liftgate opens or closes.

The detection area is on the left-hand side

and right-hand side of the hitch, between

the exhaust and the hitch.

Note: Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the

liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle

detection feature and stop the power

operation or reverse its direction, replicate

a strut failure, or damage mechanical

components.

Avoid the following actions when using the

hands-free opening feature:

•

Making physical contact with the

bumper.

•

Holding your foot under the bumper.

Sweeping your foot from side to side,

or kicking at an odd angle.

Detection Zones

Note: Any physical actions that mimic a

kicking motion such as splashing water,

trailer chains or vacuum hoses may cause

the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch

the power liftgate off through your vehicle

settings or keep the passive key away from

the rear bumper detection area.

Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is in the center of the

rear bumper.

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Security

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle comes with two

integrated keyhead transmitters or two

intelligent access keys.

The integrated keyhead transmitter

functions as a programmed ignition key

that operates all the locks and starts the

vehicle, as well as a remote control.

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT

SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.

Use of these systems could result in vehicle

starting problems and a loss of security

protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices

or a second coded key on the same key

chain could cause vehicle starting problems

if they are too close to the key when starting

the engine. Prevent these objects from

touching the coded key while starting the

engine. Switch the ignition off, move all

objects on the key chain away from the

coded key and restart the engine if a

problem occurs.

The intelligent access key functions as a

programmed key that operates the driver

door lock and activates the intelligent

access with push button start system, as

well as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters or

standard SecuriLock coded keys

(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are

lost or stolen and you do not have an extra

coded key, you will need to have your

vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You

need to erase the key codes from your

vehicle and program new coded keys.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key

in the vehicle. Always take your keys and

lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

SecuriLock®

Store an extra programmed key away from

the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent

any inconveniences. See your authorized

dealer to purchase additional spare or

replacement keys.

The system is an engine immobilization

system. It helps to prevent anyone from

starting the engine without using a coded

key programmed to your vehicle. Using the

wrong key could prevent the engine from

starting. A message may appear in the

information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a

correctly coded key, there is a problem with

the system and a message could appear

in the information display.

Programming a Spare Intelligent

Access Key ^{(If Equipped)}

See your authorized dealer to have

additional keys programmed to your

vehicle.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)

Automatic Arming

The system will warn you of an

unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will

be triggered if any door, the luggage

compartment or the hood is opened

without using the key, remote control or

keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and the

horn will sound if unauthorized entry is

attempted while the alarm is armed.

The vehicle arms immediately after you

switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key

disarms the vehicle.

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Security

Take all remote controls to an authorized

dealer if there is any potential alarm

problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is

not a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock

your vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following

actions:

•

Unlock the doors or luggage

compartment with the remote control

or keyless entry keypad.

•

Switch your vehicle on or start your

vehicle.

Use a key in the driver door to unlock

your vehicle, then switch your vehicle

on within 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on the

remote control will stop the horn and signal

indicators, but will not disarm the system.

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MyKey for Your Ford Explorer SUV Sixth Generation (2012-2020)

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