How to make a backup passcode for Phone As A Key™* with FordPass®**?
You can create a backup passcode using your SYNC®† screen after you set up your Phone As A Key device. Use the steps below for more information.
Create Backup Passcode for Phone As A Key
Select one of the options below for steps to create your backup passcode for Phone As A Key.
Create Backup Passcode Immediately After Setting Up Phone As A Key
To make your back passcode immediately following the Phone As A Key Set up process:
- Access your vehicle and take your key fob with you.
Importante:
- The key fob presence is required when setting up your backup passcode.
- It serves as an additional layer of control and authentication to ensure the person setting up the passcode has the authority to do so.
- Safely enter your vehicle.
Ensure that your vehicle is on, running, parked, and in a well-ventilated safe area.
Note: On your SYNC touchscreen, you will be presented with the option to create a Backup Passcode.
Tap Yes to continue.
Note: An instructional screen with setup requirements will appear.
Select Continue.
Note: If more than one Phone As A Key device is detected, you must select which one you want to be backed up.
Enter your desired passcode.
Note: Your passcode must meet the system requirements which are at least six characters of letters, numbers, and special characters or 10 characters if all numbers (e.g., #Ford1 or 2569013473).
Re-enter your passcode.
Note: A pop-up displays the completed and remaining steps. You may also create a new door keypad code at this time. If you choose to create a new door keypad code, you will be prompted to enter the code on the screen twice.
- Tap Finish.
Create Backup Passcode at a Later Time
To make your back passcode:
- Access your vehicle and take your key fob with you.
Importante:
- The key fob presence is required when setting up your backup passcode.
- It serves as an additional layer of control and authentication to ensure the person setting up the passcode has the authority to do so.
- Safely enter your vehicle.
- Ensure that your vehicle is on, running, parked, and in a well-ventilated safe area.
- Tap the Vehicle button on your SYNC touchscreen.
- Select Settings.
- Tap Backup Start Passcode.
- Press Create Backup Start Passcode.
Select Continue.
Note: If more than one Phone As A Key device is detected, you must select which one you want to be backed up.
Enter your desired passcode.
Note: Your passcode must meet the system requirements which are at least six characters of letters, numbers, and special characters or 10 characters if all numbers (e.g., #Ford1 or 2569013473).
Re-enter your passcode.
Note: A pop-up displays the completed and remaining steps. You may also create a new door keypad code at this time. If you choose to create a new door keypad code, you will be prompted to enter the code on the screen twice.
- Tap Finish.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Help path in FordPass.
Información Adicional
How do I start my vehicle using my Backup Passcode?
¿Cómo configuro Phone As A Key?
*Disponible en ciertos vehículos. Requiere activación de la característica. No compatible con todos los teléfonos móviles.
**La Aplicación FordPass®, compatible con ciertas plataformas para smartphone, está disponible para descargar. Se pueden aplicar tarifas por mensajes de texto y datos.
†No conduzcas si estás distraído. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible; no uses dispositivos portátiles mientras conduces. Es posible que algunas características estén desactivadas cuando el vehículo está en marcha. No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.