2022 FORD EcoSport Keys and Remote Controls User Guide
In 2022, the FORD EcoSport came out with a state-of-the-art keyless enter and remote control system that made driving easier and safer. The 2022 EcoSport came with advanced key fobs that combined keyless entry, engine control, and remote functions. This was done to meet the changing needs of modern drivers. With the push of a button, drivers could use this innovative device to unlock their car, start the engine, and control other car functions. Features like remote engine start and automatic climate control could be easily managed by the key fob, making the car more comfortable even before you got in. By using these high-tech keys and remote controls, the 2022 FORD EcoSport showed that it is committed to using technology that makes driving easier while still giving its users the greatest level of safety and convenience.
Keys and Remote Controls
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
- Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors.
- Unlock the doors without actively using a key or remote control (intelligent access only).
- Activate the panic alarm.
Car Finder
Press the button twice with in three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off.
Press the button to sound the panic alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to turn it off.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note
- Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
- The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 32.8 ft (10 m).
A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
- Weather conditions
- Nearby radio towers
- Structures around your vehicle
- Other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other radio transmitters, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery chargers and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive electrical components. Exposure to moisture or impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Control With a Folding Key Blade
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.
Replacing the Battery
Note
Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase the program med key from your vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
- Insert a screwdriver as far as possible into the slot on the side of the remote control, gently push the clip.
- Press the clip down to release the battery cover.
- Carefully remove the cover.
- Turn the remote control over to remove the battery.
Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. - Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing upwards.
- Replace the battery cover.
Remote Control
Intelligent Access Key
The intelligent access keys operate the power locks. The key must be in your vehicle to use the push button start.
Remove Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a removable key blade that you can use to unlock your vehicle.
Push the release button and pull the key blade out.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase the program med key from your vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the information display when the remote control battery is low. See Information Messages (page 91). See Information Messages (page ?).
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2450 or equivalent. 
- Push the release button and pull the key blade out.
- Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the key blade head to remove the battery cover.
- Insert a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, in the position shown and carefully remove the battery.
- Install a new battery with the + facing upward.
- Reinstall the battery cover and the key blade.
FAQs
The standard number of key fobs included with the 2022 Ford EcoSport is two.
Yes, you may buy more key fobs for your 2022 EcoSport .Yes, you can buy extra key fobs at a FORD dealership that is authorized to sell them.
The key fob with remote control features is what the 2022 EcoSport primarily employs for keyless entry.
The key fob should be split open with a little flat-head screwdriver to access the battery, which is often a CR2032, and then snapped back together.
While simple operations like remote locking and unlocking may be programable by the user, more difficult ones might necessitate a trip to a FORD dealership.
Refer to your owner’s manual for programming instructions or seek help at a FORD dealership.
You’ll probably need to go to a FORD dealership to have new key fobs programmed if you lose every key fob.
In some cases, you may be able to reprogram an old key fob to your EcoSport. Consult your owner’s manual or a dealership for guidance.
To find out how to turn off the remote start feature, refer to your owner’s manual.
To ensure correct programming, it is advised to have spare keys created by a FORD dealership that has been granted authorization.
Many contemporary cars have a backup way to start the engine in the event that the key fob battery dies. For detailed instructions, refer to your owner’s manual.
The distance between the car and the remote control features (such as locking and unlocking) can vary, but it’s often between a few feet and many tens of feet.
Typically, you can replace the key fob battery on your own. If you need instructions, consult your owner’s manual.
A mobile app that enables remote control features may be available for some automobiles, although availability varies. For specific details, contact FORD.
If your key fob is lost or stolen, get in touch with a FORD dealership right away to have it deactivated and have new ones programmed for your car.
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