Additional Key Fob

[Phil Brown]

Why Ford requires 2 for the owner to program is beyond me

It prevents that unkown to you person who you hand your key to when you take it to your local tire shop, oil change quick stop or mechanic, etc. from making a copy that they could pass off or sell (with your address from the invoice) to a car thief

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[cbrenthus]

It prevents that unkown to you person who you hand your key to when you take it to your local tire shop, oil change quick stop or mechanic, etc. from making a copy that they could pass off or sell (with your address from the invoice) to a car thief

that is the first thing with this vehicle’s goofy electronics that actually makes sense

 

[Prurience]

I think it's worth noting that the passive key backup starting location is in the center console, underneath the little mat with a keyfob shape indention. I have a '24 Bronco and a correct fob, just tried to program it for an hour. Followed the instructions, the blinkers blinked and it said "key programming successful" about 5 times. But the key doesn't work, key battery is good. I put the keys in upside down, right side up, and all other ways because I saw that it sometimes takes persistence. Any ideas on how to tell if key programming is enabled?

 

[Ducati1098]

I think it's worth noting that the passive key backup starting location is in the center console, underneath the little mat with a keyfob shape indention. I have a '24 Bronco and a correct fob, just tried to program it for an hour. Followed the instructions, the blinkers blinked and it said "key programming successful" about 5 times. But the key doesn't work, key battery is good. I put the keys in upside down, right side up, and all other ways because I saw that it sometimes takes persistence. Any ideas on how to tell if key programming is enabled?

Only a dealership can enable/disable spare key programming as far as I know, and all vehicles should be enabled from the factory.

 

[Dreamer]

I think it's worth noting that the passive key backup starting location is in the center console, underneath the little mat with a keyfob shape indention. I have a '24 Bronco and a correct fob, just tried to program it for an hour. Followed the instructions, the blinkers blinked and it said "key programming successful" about 5 times. But the key doesn't work, key battery is good. I put the keys in upside down, right side up, and all other ways because I saw that it sometimes takes persistence. Any ideas on how to tell if key programming is enabled?

I too have a 2024 Ford bronco. I purchased a used Ford bronco key that had the exact same frequency as my two original keys. Using the owners manual in the bronco, I follow the instructions exactly as they described. My key fob was facing buttons up With the unlock button facing the front of the vehicle. I had all three key fobs in the vehicle (the original 2+ the used Ford key fob purchase from eBay). The doors were closed, and my foot was off the break. I started with the two original keys and ended with the replacement key. Worked flawlessly for me following the instructions from the owners manual.

Would suggest, verifying the key frequency, matches the keys that came with the bronco.

 

[ksdon]

Try what post #59 recommends. And then report back if possible. I'm about to buy a new FOB and would apprecitate the confirmation.

 

[shortround_]

Just did the setup. When it works, you get the “key added” message and the doors lock/unlock.
$70 for the fob and another $85 to have a locksmith cut the skeleton key.
Pro tip: it if fails the first time, wait 1m and do the setup rikki tikki. Not taking longer than 10s each step is the way.

 

[Glade Runner]

I programmed two fobs this weekend.

$72.46 for the two OEM fobs.

$21.98 for the two hardkeys on Amazon, the dealer cut them for free for me.


So $94.44 for two complete OEM keys and fobs.

Thank you Bronco6G for all the information!

 

[Mjasi3]

Had this error? Also, I was doing everything right wait, waiting the second but I put the key face down and then it worked.

 

[Figmo]

this worked fine for me. but it is trickey. you wouldn’t think such simple instructions could be so easy to make one tiny error on…..but it took me like 5 tries to get it right. it was like playing that game “Simon” lol

but… in the end, I now keep my 2 factory keys in the safe at home and the new spare on my person.

btw: this is what I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BPBD9T1X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[shortround_]

Good to hear it worked for you.
Did you get the mechanical key cut?

 

[edk]

Hey All - I just tried programming 2 FOBs for my 2022 Bronco. I got the "Programming Successful" message after each one, so I thought all was good. But neither FOB works. Cannot unlock or start the vehicle.

So I figured I'd try again - and I got the message "Max Number of Keys Learned"

So it must have programmed both of them - but they dont work!!

Has anyone run into this?

I think I have to get a dealer to clear everything out and re-program all of them

But I doubt the dealer will program my 2 Amazon keys....

Any suggestions?

 

[Sanndmann3]

I'm not sure what went wrong with your programming but a lock smith might be able to help you out for less money. Worth a phone call or 2...

 

[Gnomad]

It’s 4 at one time. Not over the lifetime.
For example; If you reached the maximum allowed, then proceeded to lose all of them, the dealership would need to go in and erase all the programmed keys, then they could program new ones.

Realistically if you lose any key, you should bring it to the dealership and have them erase all the keys, then reprogram the ones you still have. That way the one you lost will no longer work.

As far as figuring out which one has a low battery, just start the vehicle with each fob (one at a time with the others nowhere near the vehicle) until it gives you the low battery message again, then you’ll know that specific one has a low battery, and you can replace the battery as needed.

SWMBO found the missing key fob in an RFID proof pouch in the pocket behind the seat. It was a good test of the pouch, sinve the Bronco never found that fob. It's good to know that I can hide the key inside and lock and unlock using the key pad, presently stashed in the fuel door

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