How To Reset Ford Escape Keyless Entry Keypad Code (2008-2020)

Last Updated on May 7, 2020 by Nick

How To Reset Ford Escape Keyless Entry Keypad Code (2008-2020) – In North America, from 2008, the second model generation of the Escape was offered. The body was redesigned, the interior remained largely unchanged. From the 2009 model year, the previous 2.3-liter engine was replaced by a new 2.5-liter Duratec engine with 128 kW (173 hp).

The third-generation Ford Escape appeared in late 2012 in the United States. In Europe, it is proposed identically under the name Ford Kuga. In 2016, it will be restyled. The program includes a new connectivity SYNC3 housed in a large 8-inch touchscreen, LED headlights with a new grille that brings it closer to its big brother the Ford Edge and LED rear lights, assisted perpendicular parking, the Active City Stop now operational up to 50 km / h an intersection traffic management, adaptive lighting, and more sophisticated voice commands.

How To Reset Ford Escape Keyless Entry Keypad Code (2008-2020)

How To Reset Ford Escape Keyless Entry Keypad Code (2008-2020)

Time needed: 7 minutes

To reset or erase the personal code from your 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Ford Escape, you need to know the factory-set five-digit code. If you’ve lost or forgot your factory code, read the HOW TO FIND FACTORY KEYLESS ENTRY CODE first before doing this!

  1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code

    Enter your keyless entry door factory code

  2. Press and release the 1·2 keypad briefly

    Press the button within five seconds

  3. Press and hold 1·2 keypad for two seconds

    This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2

All personal codes will erase and only the factory code will work.

Add Personal Entry Code

If you want to add your own personal entry code, follow these instructions:

  • Enter the factory-set code.
  • Press 1·2 keypad to initiate input within five seconds.
  • Enter your personal five-digit code. You must enter each number within five seconds of each other.
  • Press 1·2 keypad to save personal code
  • If successful programming the doors will lock and then unlock

For more details, please watch the following video:

This tutorial we got from Ford Escape owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the third generation of Ford Escape (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 model years). Hopefully, the article by How To Reset Ford Escape Keyless Entry Keypad Code (2008-2020) can solve your problem. Good Luck! 😀