Key & Remote Programming Instructions
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      Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Simple™ High Security Key and EZ Installer™

      Instructions for Products: FORRK4HSSK-PK & FORRK3SK-PK

      KEY PAIRING PART 1 NOTE: Instructions have timing requirements. If you wait too long between steps, your vehicle’s computer may time out, requiring you to start over. Once you begin the pairing procedure, move at a quick and even pace. Find your vehicle’s make, model, and year in the Compatibility Lookup on page 2.

      1. Turn the dial on the EZ Installer to the position listed for your vehicle’s make, model, and year.
      2. Start with the vehicle in PARK and the engine OFF.
      3. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
      4. Insert the new key into the ignition and turn to ON (the position before starting the engine).
      5. Remove the security label from the EZ Installer and insert the EZ Installer firmly into the on-board diagnostic (OBD) port located under the dash. The location of your vehicle’s OBD port can be found in your owner’s manual.
      6. Once the EZ Installer is inserted, push the button on the end of it to start the key pairing process. The EZ Installer will beep twice to indicate pairing has begun.
      7. Wait 10 minutes for the pairing process to finish.
      8. Once pairing is complete, the EZ Installer will sound an audible tone. The vehicle may also signal that the key is successfully paired to the vehicle. For example, if your vehicle has a digital display, it may show the total number of keys paired.
      9. Remove the EZ Installer from the OBD port. If the EZ Installer is left in the OBD port for more than 5 minutes, an alarm will sound, reminding you to remove it.
      10. Test the key.
      11. Remove it from the ignition, reinsert it, and start the vehicle.

      To pair the key’s remote functions, follow the steps in Key Pairing Part 2 below.

      KEY PAIRING PART 2 NOTE: Try method A first. If the vehicle does not sound a chime in step 3, remove the key from the ignition and try method B.  

      METHOD A:

      1. Insert the key into the ignition.
      2. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 4 times within 6 seconds.
      3. Turn the ignition OFF.
      4. The system will chime to confirm pairing mode.
      5. Within 20 seconds, press any button on the first remote.
      6. The system will chime once to confirm pairing.
      7. Repeat step 4 for any additional remotes.
      8. Turn the key in the ignition to RUN to exit pairing mode.  

      METHOD B:

      1. Press the UNLOCK button on the driver’s door panel and insert the key in the ignition.
      2. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds, with the 8th time ending in OFF.
      3. The system will chime to confirm pairing mode.
      4. Within 20 seconds, press any button on the first remote.
      5. The system will chime once to confirm pairing.
      6. Repeat step 3 for any additional remotes.
      7. Turn the ignition to RUN to exit pairing mode.