How to Program a 1998 Explorer Remote Fob

[blakrj]

After reading my owners manual and not having any luck (it told me to turn the key from off to on 5 times, should have been 8), I came across these instructions on the Ford site - hope they help others:

REPROGRAM KEY FOB
DURING VEHICLE OWNERSHIP, it
may be necessary to reprogram the
remote transmitters using the
following procedure:

1. All vehicle transmitters must be reprogrammed together.

2. Place key in ignition and rapidly turn from OFF to ON positions 8 times within 10 seconds finishing in ON position. Do not engage starter.

3. If doors do not automatically lock/unlock, repeat step 2.
4. Press one button on every transmitter. Turn ignition to LOCK and remove key. Check the operation of all transmitters.
Positions of the Ignition

ACCESSORY LOCK – allows key insertion/removal.
OFF – shuts engine off.
ON – all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminate. Key position when driving.
START – engages starter.

[blakrj]

stupid me - should have turned the page in the manual - on the next page it had the instructions for Reprogramming - that said 8 times