Programming your car remote for a 2010 Ford might seem daunting, but with the right steps, it’s a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through programming your System 100 keyless entry and remote start system, ensuring you regain control and convenience. Whether you’re dealing with a one-way or two-way remote, understanding your system is the first step to successful programming.
Identifying Your System: 1-Way vs. 2-Way Remotes
Before you begin, determine which type of System 100 remote you have. This is easily identifiable by the remote itself:
- One-Way System: Features a fob with a single LED and one button marked with a KEY symbol.
- Two-Way System: Has a different fob design, often with an LCD screen or additional buttons (though this article focuses on basic System 100 programming, which might not fully utilize all two-way features in programming mode).
Knowing your system type is crucial as it slightly influences some steps, particularly when it comes to button presses during option programming.
Entering Programming Mode
To start programming your 2010 Ford car remote, you need to enter the system’s programming mode. Follow these steps carefully:
- Preparation: Ensure all doors and the hood of your 2010 Ford are completely closed. This is essential for the system to enter programming mode correctly.
- Brake Pedal Engagement: Press and hold down the brake pedal throughout steps 3 and 4.
- Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON/RUN position. Do not start the engine, just turn the key to the position where the dashboard lights illuminate.
- Locate and Press Override Button: Find the remote start system override button. This is typically a small button (around 1/4 inch in diameter) connected to the remote start harness, often located under the dashboard, near the steering column. You might need to remove the panel beneath the steering wheel (usually held by a few 7mm bolts and push connectors) to access it. Press and hold this override button for 10 seconds.
- Confirmation: After holding the override button for 10 seconds, you should hear three horn honks and see the lights flash three times. This indicates that your System 100 is now in Transmitter Learn Mode, ready to program your remote fobs.
- Release: Release both the brake pedal and the override button. The system is now waiting for you to program the remotes.
Programming the Remote Transmitters (Fobs)
Once in Transmitter Learn Mode, you can program your remote fobs. You can program up to 8 transmitters.
- Activate Transmitter Learn: After completing the steps to enter programming mode, immediately proceed to program your fob.
- Press Fob Button:
- For 1-Way Remotes: Press the (Lock) button (the button with the KEY symbol) once.
- For 2-Way Remotes: Press the (Start) button once.
- Confirmation (Optional): The system might give a brief indication (like a light flash or horn chirp – though not explicitly mentioned for fob programming in the original text) to acknowledge the transmitter programming.
- Repeat for Additional Remotes: If you have multiple remotes to program, repeat step 2 for each remote. Ensure you do this within a short timeframe after entering Transmitter Learn Mode, as the system might time out.
- Exit Programming: After programming all your desired remotes, simply turn the ignition off. This should exit the programming mode.
Navigating Option Banks for Customization
The System 100 allows for customization through programmable options organized in banks. To access and modify these options, you’ll use a combination of the override button, brake pedal, and your remote fob.
- Re-enter Programming Mode: Repeat steps 1-5 from the “Entering Programming Mode” section to get back into the programming mode.
- Access Bank 1: After entering Transmitter Learn Mode (3 horn honks and light flashes), press and release the remote start system override button one time. You will hear four horn honks and see four light flashes, indicating you are now in “Bank 1” of the programming options.
- Navigate Options in Bank 1: To cycle through the options within Bank 1, press and release the brake pedal. Each press advances to the next option.
- One brake pedal press: 1 horn honk and 1 light flash (Option 1).
- Two brake pedal presses: 2 horn honks and 2 light flashes (Option 2), and so on.
- Refer to the “Option Programming Chart” below to understand which option corresponds to each number of honks/flashes.
- Access Bank 2: To move to “Bank 2” programming options, press and release the remote start system override button one time again while in programming mode (after accessing Bank 1 or directly after Transmitter Learn if you skip Bank 1). You’ll hear five horn honks and see five light flashes, indicating you’re in “Bank 2”.
- Navigate Options in Bank 2: Similar to Bank 1, use the brake pedal to scroll through options in Bank 2. Each press advances to the next option, with corresponding horn honks and light flashes.
- Modify Option Settings: Once you are at the desired option (indicated by the horn honks and light flashes), you can change the option’s setting.
- Press the (Lock) button on a 1-Way remote or the (Start) button on a 2-Way remote one time. This toggles the option ON or OFF. The LED associated with the system (if you can locate it) will turn on and off to indicate the change. Remember the default settings are usually in BOLD in the option chart.
- Exit Programming: Once you have finished adjusting the options, turn off the ignition to exit programming mode.
Option Programming Chart
Here’s a breakdown of the programmable options in Bank 1 and Bank 2:
Bank 1
| Option # | Description | Default Setting | LED Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tachometer Learn | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | Door Trigger Polarity | Positive | Positive/Negative |
| 3 | Key-In-Sense Polarity | Positive | Positive/Negative |
| 4 | Extended Horn Honk | OFF | ON/OFF |
Bank 2
| Option # | Description | Default Setting | LED Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blind Crank | ON | ON/OFF |
| 2 | Crank Time | 8 Sec. | 8 Sec/1 Sec |
| 3 | Run Time | 10min | 10min/15min |
| 4 | 1 Press to Start (2 press if OFF)** | OFF | ON/OFF |
| 5 | Diesel Mode | OFF | ON/OFF |
| 6 | Horn Start Confirmation | ON | ON/OFF |
| 7 | Not Used (Door Open Shutdown) | OFF | ON/OFF |
| 8 | Not Used | ON | ON/OFF |
** Note for 1-Way Remote Start Systems: Factory default is Press and Hold for Start. For 2-Way Systems, it’s 2 Presses for start.
Important Notes & Tips:
- Locating the Override Button: If you have trouble finding the override button, refer to the installation manual of your System 100 or look for wiring and a small button tied to the remote start harness under the dash, near the steering column.
- LED Location: The LED indicator mentioned in the manual might be difficult to find. If you can’t locate it, rely on the horn honks and light flashes for confirmation during programming.
- Option 7 – Door Open Shutdown: Be cautious with Option 7 in Bank 2 (“Door Open shutdown”). If you enable it (ON), the engine will shut down if a door is opened after remote start. This might interfere with features like Ford’s “MyKey” system, especially if restricting teen drivers, as it could unexpectedly shut off the vehicle if the door is opened while the engine is running after a remote start.
- Logic is Your Friend: If you are unsure of the current state of an option and can’t find the LED, use logic. If a feature isn’t working as expected, assume it’s in the “OFF” state and press the fob button once to toggle it “ON”.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2010 Ford car remote and customize the settings of your System 100 remote start and keyless entry system. If you encounter issues, double-check each step and ensure all connections are secure. For further assistance, consult the original documentation for your System 100 or contact a professional installer.
