FORD 2002 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 108)

Key information
Your vehicle is supplied with two
coded keys. Only a coded key will
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
dealership. Your dealership can
program your key or you can “do it
yourself.” Refer to Programming
spare keys.
Certain items may cause vehicle
starting issues:
• large metallic objects
• electronic devices on the key
chain that can be used to
purchase gasoline or similar items
• a second key on the same key
ring as the coded key
If any of these items are present,
you need to keep these objects from
touching the coded key while
starting the engine. These objects
and devices cannot damage the
coded key, but can cause a
momentary “no start” condition if they are too close to the key during
engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the
engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition
key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key.
Locks and Security
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