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.
2011 Ford Taurus FWD V6-3.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Entry Key-Pad: Testing and Inspection
Keyless Entry Keypad Code Programming
Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module Keyless Entry Keypad Code Reset
NOTE: This procedure is for transferring the factory keyless entry keycode from the Smart Junction Box (SJB) and programming it into the RFA Module.
1. Carry out the keyless entry keypad code reset on the scan tool following the on-screen instructions.
- The keyless entry keypad code reset procedure is found on the scan tool under Toolbox, Body, Security.
Programming a Personal Entry Code and Keypad Association to Memory Seats and Mirrors (If Equipped)
NOTE: The system allows 3 personal codes to be programmed.
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the 1/2 button on the keypad to activate the programming mode.
3. Enter the new 5-digit keyless entry keypad code. Each number must be entered within 5 seconds of each other.
4. NOTE: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting.
To associate the entry code with a new memory setting, enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code:
- Pressing 1/2 recalls Driver 1 settings.
- Pressing 3/4 recalls Driver 2 settings.
- Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as a sixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting.
5. The door locks will lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed.
Erasing a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code into all 3 personal code slots.
2. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code works.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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