How To Turn Off Ford MyKey

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Enjoying your latest Ford purchase? You probably know about the Ford MyKey system and its innovative approach to set specific restrictions and limits for teenagers and inexperienced drivers on Chicago roads. However, there may be times when you want to turn off the MyKey function to enjoy the full capabilities of your Ford vehicle. Read on with Sutton Ford and we’ll go over the step-by-step process on how to turn off Ford MyKey.

 

 

Ford MyKey Disable Process: Step-by-Step

How do you turn off the Ford MyKey process? You have a camping expedition far beyond New Lenox, but all the driving settings are still set for your teenage daughter. To start the process, you need to turn it on with the admin key. Once it’s been inserted, do the following steps to disable the Ford MyKey:

  1. Ignite the car and activate your display screen and car’s internal computer.
  2. Access the main menu with your infotainment controls, located on your steering wheel
  3. Click on the button marked “Settings”, then find the “MyKey” option.
  4. Within the MyKey menu, you will see a list of options. Scroll through the options until you find the “Clear MyKey” option.
  5. Click on the “Clear MyKey” option and hold down until you see a message that confirms “All MyKeys Cleared.”

How to Reprogram the Ford MyKey System

Alongside knowing how to turn off the Ford MyKey, you might later decide you’d like to reprogram the system. As a refresher to keep you safe and comfortable around Hammond, here’s how to reprogram the My Key process:

  1. Insert the key you desire to program into the ignition
  2. On the information display, scroll to the “Settings” menu.
  3. Under “Settings”, select the “Create MyKey” option within the MyKey menu.
  4. Press “OK to label the key as a specific MyKey with your desired restrictions.

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