KeyFob RKE Programming Procedure: Ford Maverick 1997-2003

Ford Maverick 1997-2003 KeyFob Remote Keyless Entry Programming Procedure

Programming Procedure

Note. If the central locking / alarm system is malfunctioning or a replacement key fob is obtained. The following programming procedure is required to be carried out before the key fob will operate correctly.

• Obtain all keys fitted with remote key fobs

Note. All previous key fobs will be erased when programming mode is entered.

• Switch the ignition from “OFF” to “ON” 8 times within 10 seconds
• Leave the ignition in the “ON” position
• Programming mode activated – doors “Lock” and then “unlock”
• Within 7.5 seconds:
  o Press and release any button on the first key fob to be programmed
  o Doors “Lock” and then “Unlock” to indicate correct programming

• Within 7.5 seconds:
  o Press and release any button on the second key fob to be programmed
  o Doors “Lock” and then “Unlock” to indicate correct programming

Note. If the door locks do not respond for any keyless entry remote transmitter, wait for several seconds and press the button again.

• Within 7.5 seconds:
  o Press and release any button on the third key fob to be programmed
  o Doors “Lock” and then “Unlock” to indicate correct programming

• Within 7.5 seconds:
  o Press and release any button on the fourth key fob to be programmed
  o Doors “Lock” and then “Unlock” to indicate correct programming

• To exit programming mode: Switch ignition “OFF” or wait up to 5 minutes
• Doors “Lock” and then “Unlock” to indicate programming mode end
• Confirm operation of key fobs by locking and unlocking vehicle using key fob buttons.

Programming procedure using Master Key

Note. If the central locking / alarm system is malfunctioning or a replacement key is obtained. The following programming procedure is required to be carried out before the key will operate correctly.

• Obtain all keys
• Turn master key to position II
• Wait until clock LED illuminates
• Switch Ignition Off
• Wait until LED illuminates goes on and then Off
• Within 10 seconds – insert key new and switch ignition on
• LED flashes once to indicate correct programming
• Switch ignition off remove key
• Repeat for all other keys

About Ford Maverick

From 2001 to 2004, the Ford Escape was sold in Europe under the Maverick name, and replaced a rebadged version of the Nissan Mistral/Terrano II. Only two versions were made, the 2.0 L Zetec inline 4 engine with manual transmission and 3.0 L Duratec V6 with automatic transmission, both using gasoline as fuel. The absence of a diesel version did not help sales and the vehicle was temporarily discontinued in late 2003.

However, the Maverick, in the UK for example, was only available in XLT trim. Plus, the dashboard was not the same as the US Escape; it was instead taken from the Mazda Tribute. The Maverick was reintroduced in 2005 in certain European markets with the Duratec V6 engine. The Maverick was assembled in Russia for the Russian market. As of 2006, the Maverick was no longer sold in Europe, leaving Ford without a compact SUV until the 2008 Ford Kuga was introduced. The Maverick was primarily designed for on-road use – sold with normal road tires, and to be used with front-wheel drive most of the time. (Source Wiki)