MyKey for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
MyKey™
Early Low Fuel
WHAT IS MYKEY
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted settings to promote good driving
habits.
The low fuel level warning lamp turns on
earlier.
Driving and Parking Aids
Parking aids, blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert turn on when you
start the engine and cannot be switched
off with a MyKey.
Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert
turn on when you start the engine, but can
be switched off with a MyKey.
MYKEY SETTINGS
Non-Configurable MyKey Settings
- Excluding: ST
Seatbelt Reminder
The audio system mutes when the seatbelt
reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder
cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands,
when using a MyKey and your vehicle is
moving.
Early Low Fuel
Selectable Drive Modes
The low fuel level warning lamp turns on
earlier.
You cannot select some drive modes when
using a MyKey.
Driving and Parking Aids
Stability Control
Parking aids, blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert turn on when you
start the engine and cannot be switched
off with a MyKey.
You cannot switch stability control off
when using a MyKey.
Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert
turn on when you start the engine, but can
be switched off with a MyKey.
A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands,
when using a MyKey and your vehicle is
moving.
Configurable MyKey Settings
You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 69).
Non-Configurable MyKey Settings
- ST
Seatbelt Reminder
The audio system mutes when the seatbelt
reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder
cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
WARNING: Do not set MyKey
maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury.
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You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
2. Using the information display controls
Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed when using
a MyKey.
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
3. Select MyKey.
4. Select Create MyKey.
5. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
Speed Reminder
6. Switch the ignition off.
You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle exceeds the set speed.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
Audio System Volume Limit
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN, VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON
START
The audio system maximum volume is
reduced. A message appears in the
information display if you attempt to
exceed the volume limit. Automatic
volume control turns off.
Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to be
always on, it cannot be switched off with
a MyKey.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select MyKey.
5. Select Create MyKey.
6. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
Traction Control
If you set traction control to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
7. Switch the ignition off.
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN, VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON
START
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
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CREATING A MYKEY -
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN/KEYLESS
ENTRY/PUSHBUTTONSTART
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN/KEYLESS
ENTRY/PUSHBUTTONSTART
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1. Remove the rubber mat.
1. Remove the rubber mat.
2. Place the admin key in the position
2. Place the admin key in the position
shown, with the buttons facing upward.
shown, with the buttons facing upward.
3. Switch the ignition on.
3. Switch the ignition on.
4. Using the information display controls
4. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
5. Select Settings.
6. Select MyKey.
7. Select Create MyKey.
8. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
5. Select MyKey.
6. Select Create MyKey.
7. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
9. Switch the ignition off.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
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PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
You can only program MyKeys to the same
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.
settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
3. Select MyKey.
3. Select MyKey.
4. Select Clear MyKeys.
4. Select a setting and press the OK
button.
5. Configure the setting.
6. Switch the ignition off.
5. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.
You can only program MyKeys to the same
settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select MyKey.
5. Select Clear MyKeys.
6. Press and hold the OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select MyKey.
5. Select a setting and press the OK
button.
6. Configure the setting.
7. Switch the ignition off.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3
INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2
INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey and also
the number of admin keys and MyKeys
created for your vehicle.
You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey and also
the number of admin keys and MyKeys
created for your vehicle.
1. Switch the ignition on.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Using the information display controls
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
3. Select MyKey.
4. Select MyKey info.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select MyKey.
5. Select MyKey info.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
The system is not compatible with
non-Ford remote start systems.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start
Message
Description
Key is already a MyKey
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key restricted at next
start. Label this key
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
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MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry
Message
Description
Place key in backup loca- Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key is
tion
not placed in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey
(page 70).
Key is already a MyKey
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key restricted at next
start. Label this key
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
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MyKey – Frequently Asked
Questions - Vehicles Without:
Push Button Start
MyKey – Frequently Asked
Questions - Vehicles With: Keyless
Entry/Push Button Start
What is an admin key?
What is an admin key?
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An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 69).
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An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 70).
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The key used to switch the ignition on
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The admin key is not placed in the
backup position. See Creating a
MyKey (page 70).
is not an admin key.
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The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.
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The key used to switch the ignition on
The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.
Why can I not program a MyKey?
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The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
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The last MyKey was created without
switching the ignition off.
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No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 69).
Why can I not program a MyKey?
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The admin key is not inside your
vehicle.
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The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
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No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 69).
No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 70).
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The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.
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vehicle.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating
The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
a MyKey (page 69).
The MyKeys have been cleared.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 70).
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Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?
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The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.
An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 70).
The MyKeys have been cleared.
a MyKey?
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An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.
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