2022 FORD EcoSport Security Guidance

In 2022, the FORD EcoSport made a lot of progress in car safety, putting the safety of both drivers and riders above all else like never before. To give drivers peace of mind on the road, Ford made sure that the 2022 EcoSport had a full security suite that mixed cutting-edge technology with a strong design. With features like lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking, as well as an improved anti-theft system, the EcoSport did everything it could to make driving safe. The vehicle also had safe locking systems, reinforced doors, and airbags in the right places, all of which were carefully designed to meet strict safety standards. The 2022 FORD EcoSport’s security improvements showed the brand’s unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property. They set a new standard for security in the compact SUV segment and showed that FORD is always looking for ways to make their vehicles better.

Security

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone from starting the engine with an incorrectly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in engine starting problems and a loss of security protection
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the same key chain may result in vehicle starting problems, especially if they are too close to the key when starting your vehicle. Prevent these objects from touching the coded key when starting your vehicle. Switch the ignition off, move all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart your vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in your vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilization system. It is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Using the wrong key may prevent the engine from starting. A message may appear in the information display.
If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, a malfunction has happened and a message may appear in the information display.

Automatic Arming
When you switch the ignition off the engine immobilizer will arm automatically after a short time.

Automatic Disarming
When you switch the ignition on, the engine immobilizer will disarm automatically if a correctly coded key is used. If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Dealer.

Replacement Keys

• Note
  
  • Your vehicle comes equipped with two remote controls with a folding key blade or two intelligent access keys.
    The remote controls with a folding key blade functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote control.
    The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates the driver door lock and activates the intelligent access with push button start system, as well as a remote control.
  • If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock® coded keys are lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You need to erase the key codes from your vehicle and program new coded keys.
    Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. See your authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Have replacement keys coded together with recoding your remaining keys.
• Note
  
  • Have all of your remaining keys erased and recoded if you lose a key. Have replacement keys coded together with recoding your remaining keys. See an authorized dealer for further information.
• Note
  
  • Do not shield your keys with metal objects. This may prevent the receiver from recognizing a coded key.

Programming a Spare Remote Control With a Folding Key Blade

• You can program your own integrated key head transmitter or standard Scurlock coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both the vehicle immobilizer keycode and the remote entry portion of the remote control to your vehicle.
• You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new unprogrammed key readily accessible.
• Contact an authorized dealer to have the spare key programmed if two previously programmed keys are not available.
• Make sure that the ignition is switched off before beginning this procedure. Carry out all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and wait for at least one minute before starting again if you carry out any steps out of sequence.

Note
You can program a maximum of six coded keys to your vehicle.

Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.
2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least 3 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
4. After at least 3 seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least 3 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition.
7. After at least 3 seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.

• • If you have successfully programmed the coded key, it will start your vehicle and operate the remote entry system.
  • If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
  • If programming remains unsuccessful, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Wait 20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 9 to program an additional key.

Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key
Note

• You can program a maximum of four keys to your vehicle.
• You must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside your vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access key readily accessible. You can purchase replacement keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer.
• Make sure that the ignition is switched off before beginning this procedure. Make sure that you close all the doors before beginning and that they remain closed throughout the procedure. Carry out all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and wait for at least one minute before starting again if you carry out any steps out of sequence.
• Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
• Remove the key blade from the transmitter.

1. Open the floor console storage compartment lid.
2. Remove the tray.
3. Place the key into the backup slot.
4. Press the push button ignition switch.
5. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
6. Remove the intelligent access key.
7. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.
8. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
9. Remove the intelligent access key.
10. Wait five seconds, then place the unprogrammed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.

Programming is now complete. Check that the remote control functions operate and your vehicle starts with the new intelligent access key.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10 seconds and repeat steps 1 through 6. If it still does not work, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

• • Alarm System 

Perimeter Alarm 
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against unauthorized access to your vehicle through the doors and the hood.

Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any of the following ways:

• If someone opens a door, the tailgate or the hood without a valid key or remote control.
• If someone switches your vehicle on without a correctly coded key.

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn will sound for 30 seconds and the hazard warning flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of the above will trigger the alarm again.

Arming the Alarm

• With ignition OFF and doors closed, lock the vehicle via Remote Control or exterior door handle. Alarm will be armed after 20 seconds.
• Arming the alarm can also be achieved by locking the vehicle using the trim switches while a side door is open and closing all doors, or using the driver’s door cylinder. In these two last cases, alarm will be armed after 20 seconds.

Note
Alarm will arm due to an auto-relock. See Doors and Locks (page 55).

Disarming the Alarm
Vehicles Without Intelligent Access System
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking the doors with the key and switching your vehicle on with a correctly coded key or unlocking the doors with the remote control.

Vehicles with Intelligent Access System
Note

• A valid intelligent access key must be located within the detection range of that door for entry.
• Disarm the alarm by performing a intelligent access entry, or switching your vehicle on, or unlocking the vehicle with the remote control.
• Disarm the alarm by performing a keyless entry, or switching your vehicle on, or unlocking the vehicle with the remote control.

FAQs

Useful Links

View Full PDF:2022 FORD EcoSport |Auto User Guide
2022 FORD EcoSport Keys and Remote Controls User Guide