Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 F, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Econoline (Transmitter With Icons)
- Turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds ending in RUN position. If RKE module has entered program mode, all doors will lock and unlock.
- Within 20 seconds, press any button on a remote transmitter. Door locks should lock and unlock to verify remote transmitter has been programmed. Repeat this step for all remote transmitters to be programmed.
- If door locks do not respond for any remote transmitter, wait several seconds. Press button again. If door locks still do not respond, go to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - ECONOLINE article under ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Turn ignition off or wait 20 seconds after step 2) to exit program mode. Doors should lock and unlock again to confirm program exit. Test remote transmitter operation.
NOTE:
After first remote transmitter is programmed, all other remote transmitters will be erased from memory. All remote transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Up to 4 transmitters may be programmed at one time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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