How do I authorize a key 2008 Ford Escape?
From the owner's manualProgramming spare keysYou can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read andunderstand the entire procedure before you begin.Tips:• A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.• Only use Securilock keys.• You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys thatalready operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammedkey(s) readily accessible.• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must takeyour vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.1. Insert a previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but nomore than 10 seconds.3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the coded keyfrom the ignition.4. Within ten seconds, insert the second previously coded key into theignition.5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but nomore than 10 seconds.6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the secondpreviously programmed coded key from the ignition.7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed codedkey, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second but notmore than 10 seconds.