Remote Transmitter

NOTE: For additional information on remote transmitter programming and trouble shooting, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS bulletin (Ford Bulletin No. 97-24-13) in TSB.

To program (or re-program) transmitter(s) into the remote/keyless entry module, perform the following steps:

Enter vehicle. Close and lock all doors. Insert and remove ignition key in ignition switch 6 times within 10 seconds. Lights on instrument panel will flash to indicate original code has been erased.
Turn ignition key to ACC position. Press LOCK button on remote transmitter. Lights on instrument panel will flash to verify that transmitter has been programmed.
To program additional transmitters, unlock then lock all doors using power door lock switch on driver door arm rest. Press LOCK button on additional transmitter (up to 4 maximum). Lights on instrument panel will flash to verify that transmitter has been programmed. Turn ignition off.

NOTE: If doors do not respond, press button again (3 times maximum) with same transmitter. If doors still won't lock, go to TEST A: LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTER under TESTING.