What is Ford MyKey - Set Up & Erase: HOW TO ESCAPE

If you're new to modern Fords, you may be asking, "What is Ford MyKey?"

They will make a pre-cut key for you and send you an OBDII programmer to plug in and pair the new key and then you can get in there and turn off your MyKey restrictions and have a fully functioning 2nd key! It's clean and the way Ford Intended rather than some of the "hacks" including Forscan, aluminum foil, throwing fobs out the window, etc... it's not free, but it's most likely competitive with local locksmith pricing and certainly less than the dealership!

This video was made for a few different people asking about MyKeys this week on the 2013+ Ford Escape Facebook group.

If you've just stumbled across it, been dealing with a mysterious "MyKey" prompt on the dash, or are looking to set up some boundaries for a learning driver in your family, this video is for you.

The 2013-2016 Ford MyKey system (featuring a 2013 Ford Escape SE) will allow an "ADMIN KEY" to configure a regulated / restricted key that the car will recognize and modify the driving capabilities for that driver.

If you've purchased the vehicle second hand and you have existing MyKey's set up, this video also shows you how to clear the keys back to ADMIN KEYS so long as you have the ADMIN KEY to access the MyKey settings. NOTE: Once a key is configured as the MyKey, it can not modify the MyKey settings. Only an ADMIN KEY can do that.

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[joyceagress]

This is a great video for a 72 year-old non-tech. I bought a car today and realized one of the keys was a "my key". I zapped it! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[claybird]

One thing ALL of you are missing with these videos, is that you do NOT have access or the option to "Clear MyKeys" if you are using the MyKey vs the admin key. I am not sure how every single video and forum I've found has dropped the ball on this very obvious issue. I was playing around with my work truck key last night and for some reason thought I was going to be better off with MyKey instead of admin.. boy was I wrong. Woke up this morning and had to "buckle up" in order to unmute the radio and it just got better from there... Wish there was an alternative that actually works WITHOUT the AdminKey

[anndavis]

My key is not in the drop down list. It only shows Vehicle and Display. What is that?

[dronegolf]

Ford told me that the admin key had to just be nearby but I had to switch keys and start the car with my other key and I was able to access the mykey menu with the other key and remove the issues. Thank you!

[SAMEntalhealth]

Like why the fuck does this feature even exist? I can't deactivate it because the option literally disappeared. It says my key active but there's no option to shut it off im so pissed

[whowearereally]

This video wasted a lot of my time. Another one told me about the second key, which is the admin key. You have to have the key to reset the settings. You might want to mention that thank you for your video but I needed more help.

[patrickgeorge]

How about explaining what an "admin key" is if your are going to talk about it. I was playing around with my 13 escape and now can't access the menu items to disable the "my key". No one seems to address this.

[RobinWorld]

HELPPPP!!! I was able to set up my my key but I didn’t even know what it was now the my key option is no where to be found…..someone help

[drumskas]

So it only works if you are the administrator, . I bought this car like this and my mom is the owner, so how do we get rid of this? You actually showed something that I can't do myself because like you said you have to be the administrator

[patriotfjb]

I have a 2016 Escape and the only options I have in settings are, display, language and convenience. There is nothing beyond those options. My wife somehow activated a mykey and i have absolutely no way to deactivate it.

[andypaddysully]

Here's a tip If you want to cancel my key settings and it wont let you. Are you using the master key or the spare key ? Master key works instantly. If you only have one key, then keep trying and good luck.

[rebeccamcelwee]

Do you need 2 keys for this? Just bought a 67 st and only have 1 key won't let me change anything with it

[Thefragman]

I'll never buy another Ford, what a piece of shit

[Kaiandherfloof]

My car doesn’t have an option for my key after it’s already been created

[reremims]

I don’t like how my key disappears when I activate it but when it wasn’t activated it was there 😒

[bigbird]

I only have 1 key, and dash says 1 mykey 1 admin key but the mykey under settings tab isn't there?

[goingunder]

I dont have MyKey settings. Only Driver Assist, Vehicle, and Display. I bought this car used, its a 2018 Ford. The Volume Key limit is set TO TEN. I'm beyind frustrated. Nowhere has the right info to help me get this removed, not even the dealer.

[katherinel]

Mine doesn’t say my key anymore what can i do

[patricesue]

What if the mykey option doesn't pop up? How do I take it off?

[violentdavillain]

Its not showing clear my keys ubder the settings