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Remote Keyless Entry Keypad Code Programming
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Remote Keyless Entry Keypad Code Programming
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The system allows 3 personal codes to be programmed.
- Any existing personal code does not need to be erased to program a new code.
- Enter the permanent factory remote keyless entry (RKE) keypad code.
- Press the 1/2 button within 5 seconds to activate the programming mode associated with the memory position 1 settings. Holding the 1/2 button for more than 2 seconds after activation erases the stored personal code.
- Within 5 seconds, enter the new 5-digit RKE keypad code. The door locks lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed and associated with the memory position 1 settings. Entering any new personal code automatically erases the old personal code.
- Press the 3/4 button within 5 seconds to activate the programming mode associated with the memory position 2 settings. Holding the 3/4 button for more than 2 seconds after activation erases the stored personal code.
- Within 5 seconds, enter the new 5-digit RKE keypad code. The door locks lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed and associated with the memory position 2 settings. Entering any new personal code automatically erases the old personal code.
- Press the 5/6, 7/8, 9/0, 7/8 and 9/0 button within 5 seconds to activate the programming mode or allow the system to timeout.
- Within 5 seconds, enter the new 5-digit RKE keypad code. The door locks lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed. Entering any new personal code automatically erases the old personal code.
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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.