Ford vehicles equipped with the SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry System allow owners to unlock and lock the doors using a keypad mounted on the driver-side door pillar. If you want to change or reset the door code, you must first know the factory-set code.
What You Need Before Resetting the Door Code
Before creating a new personal code, you will need:
The original 5-digit factory code.
Access to the vehicle.
The ignition key or access to the infotainment system (depending on the model).
Important: The factory code cannot be permanently erased. It will always remain stored in the vehicle's memory as the master code.
Method 1: Reset and Create a New Personal Door Code
This is the most common procedure for most Ford models.
Step 1: Enter the Factory Code
Using the keypad on the driver's door, enter the 5-digit factory code.
Step 2: Press the 1•2 Button
Within five seconds of entering the factory code, press the 1•2 button on the keypad.
Step 3: Enter Your New Personal Code
Enter your desired 5-digit personal code. The new code must be entered within five seconds.
Step 4: Confirm Programming
The door locks should cycle (lock and unlock) to confirm that the new code has been successfully programmed.
Your new personal code is now active, and both the factory code and personal code can be used to unlock the vehicle.
Method 2: Erase All Personal Door Codes
If you purchased a used Ford or want to remove previously programmed codes, you can delete all personal codes.
Step 1: Enter the Factory Code
Input the original 5-digit factory code.
Step 2: Press the 1•2 Button
Within five seconds, press the 1•2 button.
Step 3: Press and Hold the 1•2 Button
Press and hold the 1•2 button for approximately two seconds.
Step 4: Wait for Confirmation
The door locks will cycle to indicate that all personal codes have been erased.
After this procedure, only the factory-set code will work.
How to Find the Factory Door Code
If you do not know the factory code, several methods may help:
Check the Owner's Wallet Card
Many Ford vehicles include a wallet-sized card containing the factory keypad code.
Look Inside the Fuse Box Area
On some older Ford models, a label containing the code may be attached near the interior fuse panel or Smart Junction Box.
Use the Vehicle Information Display
Many newer Ford vehicles allow you to view the factory code through the dashboard menu when two programmed keys are available.
Use a Diagnostic Scanner
A professional scan tool can often retrieve the factory code from the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM).
Contact a Ford Dealer
A Ford dealership can access the factory code after verifying vehicle ownership and identification.
Testing the New Door Code
After programming the new code:
Close all doors.
Enter the new 5-digit code.
Verify that the driver's door unlocks.
Press the 3•4 button within five seconds to unlock all doors.
Test the lock function by pressing the 7•8 and 9•0 buttons simultaneously.
Common Problems and Solutions
Code Not Accepted
Verify that you are entering the correct factory code.
Press keypad buttons firmly and within the required time limits.
Check for keypad damage or moisture intrusion.
Locks Do Not Cycle
Ensure the vehicle battery has sufficient voltage.
Repeat the programming procedure from the beginning.
Personal Code Stops Working
Another user may have reprogrammed the keypad.
Re-enter the factory code and create a new personal code.
Quick Summary
To reset a Ford door keypad code, enter the factory 5-digit code, press 1•2, then enter a new 5-digit personal code. If you want to remove all user-programmed codes, enter the factory code, press 1•2, and then hold 1•2 for two seconds. Remember that the factory code cannot be deleted and will always remain the master access code for the vehicle.