I misspoke the slot that you drop the key in that you want program is your MyKey not the administrative key, I apologize I'm very tired

There's no excuse for Ford making it so complicated and expensive to turn off MyKey. This should be a 5 minute job with the factory scan tool and no new keys.

MyKey is evil 🤦🏽‍♂️

You are a lifesaver🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I checked out other videos, and they were very incorrect. You were a lifesaver by saying you needed the second key. Thank you.

It definitely worked thank you so much your a lifesaver now I can finally travel over 80 if I need to on the highway very rarely do I cause I don’t speed but if there is a slow vehicle I need that extra boost to get around them

Thanks for sharing. I'm totally oblivious to modern car technology. Had no idea any of this existed

Very helpful! Thanks I got my keys cleared simply by starting my car with the spare key though it is broken I used a wrench to turn the key and start the car by holding the fob next to it.

Thank you for this video. Girlfriends car has the restrictions (bought it that way with one key). Assumed it wasn’t cheap to reverse or reprogram the system with a new key and such.

Thanks boss man. Fixed my baby up, working like a new born straight out mu cousin. Life saver

Thank you for the video ! I was so lost why my volume was stuck at 10.

This was very helpful thank you for taking the time to make this video to help other and also the detail you go into helped me fix my truck

Those who have remote start (automatic transmission) has another free option. The auto remote is programmed as an admin key and you can access mykey through the remote start. Sometimes people may program the key but almost never the autostart FOB because it is often overlooked.

I got super lucky. I have an aftermarket remote start. I was able to clear the my key with after starting it with the remote start without key in the ignition. Would definitely recommend having one installed over spending the $ on a spare key just to get rid of the my key death setting lol.

Interesting video. That's a great tool for parents of a new driver.

This is why I love your vids from the beginning!! Should live in central NY!! 55 to 65mph!!!! Under 80!! Lol

Thank you for posting this video! My owners manual says "Turn ignition on". Well... does that mean to press the start button a second time to get the display to turn on? NO! The video says "Start your vehicle". That was my problem. I wasn't starting my vehicle. With a regular, old fashion car, turning the ignition on, is turning the key forward and everything lighting up on the dash. Starting the car is turning the key forward to the start position, which engages the starter and letting the key return to the run position. That, to me, is the ignition being on. I blame this on Jacques Nasser for firing all the engineers that were car guys.

You rock man!! Thanks for the videos!

This literally happened to me two days ago bought a truck and only had one key. My dumbass was playing with the settings in the dash and accidentally activated my key to the only key I had. 2017 Ford F-150. Dealership wanted 350$ to program a new key to erase my key. Ended up calling a mobile lock smith. He came out and programmed a spare key for me. With the spare it didn’t have my key activated so I was able to clear the my keys on the display. The mobile lock smith only cost me $130 to program new spare key and erase the mykey on the other key

Thank you for all your good information

Very helpful I needed to hear that

I bought a 2012 Flex with only a mykey key and had a locksmith program a new key to the vehicle. Is that now and admin key that can be used to remove the mykey restrictions on the other key?

My my key light didn't come on until I got an oil change do you know why that is? I'm wondering what did the mechanics do?

Hey Rich, first I love your videos, I learn a lot. Even about vehicles I probably will never own or have any experience with but that's cool. I believe knowledge is power. I do have a question if you wouldn't mind, and you may not know the answer or may not be able to answer and that's ok if you don't/can't. I have a 2014 fusion that I would love to program another key for. I have a place I can get them cut and such and I do use forscan and have pretty good knowledge with forscan. I have successfully added a spare key to my girlfriends old 03 windstar and that was pretty easy. Would the fusion be the same process?

Thanks dude. Very concise

Thank you so much this helped!❤

Ok I just ran into this problem, I have 2 keys and I was playing around with my truck and I set the my keys . I had to place the key in a certain spot, like I said I programmed the my key. I’m assuming I had the administrator key like you’re speaking of in your video so how do I disable the smart thing because I don’t like how the truck is now. How do I disabled it assuming I have the administrator key.

Sometimes I miss my master key It was in a Buick. A Flathead screwdriver. Why do I not have this car anymore? No odometer or fuel gauge. I have a 16 focus and my daughter has a newer fusion. Never knew what My key was. Thanks.

I have a key related question as well. I bought a 2013 Mustang GT, it came with 1 key, it works fine, no issues. But I work at a Chevy dealer, I had 2 aftermarket keys ordered, they look exactly the same just don’t have the mustang or ford logo on the back. I’ve heard I can program it to the car myself cycling the ignition 8 times and I’ve heard that I absolutely have to go to the dealer or a locksmith. Thank you!

Thank you SO much for explaining this plainly. WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I BOUGHT THE DAMN CAR. Is there actually a legitimate purpose for mykey, or is it just some pseudo security system that only works to piss off everyone?

I have two keys but how do I know which in is a mykey and which is an admin key. Or is it both admin since I bought it from a dealer.

I enjoy learning from you. Your knowledge is priceless & it’s greatly appreciated. I never took any of my vehicles over 75 in my life…I don’t get why people need to go faster

Love your expertise. I have a separate issue with valet mode light blinking. I have to enter pass code to start my engine every single time. How do I turn it off? My 2018 F150 XL . There is no option to deactivate on the display screen.

Hey, so I bought my 2012 ford escape with only one key and while I was learning the settings and messing around with it, I accidentally set up MyKey for the only key I had and now don’t really have a way to disable it. Not sure if I am forced to buy a key to take it off.

Keys are not as simple as in the past. I remember working front parts counter and trying to explain to customers that they had a PATS key. I could cut a new one but it would have to be programed. Some would understand and some would get really pissed off.

We were in the same boat, bought a 2012 Ford Edge without the admin key. We bought an aftermarket key from Amazon and found a Ford dealership that cut the key and programmed it as the admin key for $65. The new stat key to erase the Mikey settings for the key that came with the car. I agree with other commenters this is far too complicated and expensive.

Wiscasset Ford (ME) told me over $350 JUST to get the key cut. That's NOT the dealership I bought the truck from. I got one key when I bought the truck. I was in the settings and programed the one key. Now I can't listen to the radio without seatbelts. Luckily I got all the settings where I wanted em except that one. Could have been worse.

Back in my day, Mikee just liked Life cereal.

Well that sucks. I was hoping it would be easier/cheaper to get rid of mikey on my car. Thankfully they took off the speed and radio limiter still annoying though. My dealer also quoted me 240 for a new key. I might get a new key if I find out of my car has a remote start module.

This just happened to me !! On my 2010 f150 platinum 😭😭

Hey Boss. I know this post was active about a year ago so I hope you are still following & maybe still responding. Hope you can help. I purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport last year and it only has 1 key which is the Admin key. I simply want to buy and program a spare key and it is the remote start key fob with push to start button if you do not want to remote start the vehicle. I've watched and read many videos and read where you can use your admin key as well as the slot in the center console to program a second key... Are you aware of this procedure as " some " dealer techs are only familiar with Ford's in shop procedures. But actually on some Fords dealer sites it also describes the procedure I've mentioned. Any ideas ?

Question, I have a 2016 Ford mustang gt v8 and my main key was stolen, so I grabbed my second key, but when I connected it to the car I inadvertently set the speed limit to 80mph so what can I do to fix it? Thanks any help

Does that makes the alarm go off on it’s on?

Great info. Thank you

Got a quick question…2014 F150 XLT here. so the other day I was fiddling with settings and inadvertently programmed a mykey for the key on my keychain. I know it’s hard to accidentally program this and yes I was a little stupid for it lol…however, now I have the volume/speed restrictions etc. and need rid of them. I have a spare key at home. Will I just need to start the truck with the spare key and it will allow me to clear the restrictions? Or is it going to be a way more complicated process

@Ford Boss Me - I bought my '16 F350 with 1 key. The radio is MK limited. "MyKey" was/is not available in the dash menu. I had a locksmith cut/program a second key. Still no MK in the menu. I have Forscan and deleted both keys and reprogrammed both. Still no MK in the menu. What am I missing or doing wrong?

2 mins in and you've answered my question. Thanks for the video!

Evening Rich. Hey, We have a 2018 Ford Edge Titanium "LOADED" not AWD, and 3.5 V6 Non Turbo. The Wife has been complaining about her KEY FOB, or that when she comes up to the Car and grabs the Door Handle, the Door won't Unlock and Open? She said she has to take her Key Out of her Purse and Push the "UNLOCK BUTTON" to Unlock the Door and get in the Car. I have Replaced the Battery "2" Times with a Duracell and an EverReady Energizer. My Key works Fine??? I am going outside right now 05/12/2022, with her Key Fob and try it leaving my key in the house. (we both know it's going to work)..... 🥺. However, if there is something "I" can do to keep this from happening that would be GREAT to know. IE. This is a NEW Issue that we have NEVER had B4? Thanks. Ken.

If I already have 2 keys do I need to buy a third? Or can I just have them both re programmed

Its my car, I payed for the full speedometer, im gonna use the full speedometer

I have a 2019 ecboost mustang and i did the same mykey stupid thing. Ford was trying to charge me 400 for a new key plus the programming, i bought a 2018 mustang ecoboost key fob key from my friend brand new will a dealership or locksmith be able to program that key?

Wait... I just got an oil change yesterday and MyKey was activated. I've had my 2017 Ford Focus for over a year and never had MyKey until yesterday right after this oil change. How did this shop program MyKey??

My key for my 2017 mustang had all access to most features but just recently I reset it thinking it would just refresh it, after I finished the process it took away all my features like my volume and speed of my vehicle has a limit. I never been so pissed in awhile

This video helps a lot

Do you know if this mykey system is in the fusion plug ins -mine wont go over 80 either but i dont see my key in the dash and i read that it was just the engine 😞

Thanks you for letting me know man I need to do my man but Thanks u

I have a Fiesta 2018 reg number. I have only one key. I just bought the car. By mistake I programmed the key. So now I am restricted. In the menu there is no option to delete/erase the key. it just say 1ADMIN KEY&1 MYKEY. How can I delete this key?

So my car has a aftermarket tune and the turner screen doesn’t work and I can’t program a new key unless I return it to stock

So. We lost our administrator key to a lake and MYKEY restrictions are on. No way to cut it off but go to the dealer? There is a thread saying holding unlock & pressing reset 3x will clear it. Idk where a reset button is. Not true?

Great info, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

I have one key how do I know if I have admin key or a back up key and dealership wants to charge me 300$ for the fob and 200plus for programming so yeah $500 plus just to turn off my key

I bought the truck brand new ... In fact i had to wait nearly a year before the vehicle was manufactured and shipped to my ford dealer. I was just familiarizing myself with all the little features of the truck and ended up setting the max possible speed to 130 km/hr. I figured i could always remove this restriction if i wanted; but now, for the life of me, i just cannot figure out how in bloody hell to get rid of this silly limitation that i myself have put in

Can I buy my own key and just have them program it ?

Appreciate your heLp!

setup the mykey on accident on my 2013 foST. I recently just got a spare key made and programmed to my car from a locksmith but it still won't let me disable the stupid mykey. Anyone got any suggestions? Really don't wanna spend more money after just dropping $300. I now have 2 keys, my dash says 1 mykey and 1 admin key but doesn't show the option to clear mykeys let alone even access it.

My '11 escape had a my key programmed for one key, had both. It was really easy to reset both keys to full use.

I so want to get back to factory Admin keys and have the Mykey option. But I got so fed up I purchased Forscan and went in to the programing and disabled my key all together for $15 off ebay

Yeah I’m going through this same exact scenario.

Unfortunately i tested out this feature on my wife’s 18’ fusion and my aftermarket remote start stopped working…. If i only knew 😭

Why did my car start having restrictions with out doing anything. All of a sudden. I've had the car since 2016 bought new. Just started restrictions 2 days ago

Can you disconnect the battery and will it reset the mykey feature or not??

Thanks man.

The second key helped when you said you need to keys saved time and some money

I took my car into the shop and when I picked it up, all these restrictions were on and now I have to pay to get it turned off???? What the heck

The key point for me was by putting the key in the slot… ps I knew where that spot was the whole time 😭

Do you have to have the admin key to set the restrictions? I have a cust here now that said she set the restrictions just messing around. I have tried to turn it off but it won't let me access the mene

One of my Fob Key was stolen. Is there a way that I can reprogram the rest of my 2 fob keys to replace the old fob programming

Same problem 337.00 for a admin key 2017 mustang gt

Thank you !!!

What if you put my key on the original key

I programmed it in, so I assume that means I have the admin key, right? Can’t seem to take it off now. It wouldn’t be an issue except it beeps at me. I kind of want to rip it out or at least destroy the speaker. It’s ridiculous. I have a hundred options and none of them are useful.

How can turn off the antitheft system. My key fob is broke.

Meanwhile to a prankster like me it’s just one of many things I can use to spread my special brand of fuckery 😂🤙

The manual makes it sound like you can reset a mykey using a remote start sequence? It's not clear.

Ok 2015 Ford flex says 1 mykey and 1 administration key . What happened was the only key we have got set to mykey ?? How can i get rid of mykey settings

I have a 2012 F150 this is the same thing my truck is doing I bought it used. Who do I take it to to get this done a Ford dealership, or a private mechanic at him at another place

I need help, I have a 2013 ford fusion SE & I only have the admin key. I don’t know how to take the MYKEY off my car. I’m the only one that drives my car & I need this off

Is there a way to reprogram the backup into the admin

I lost one of my 2020 F150 keys, how can I remove it (unprogram)from working with my truck? I have 2 other keys, and I don't use MyKey. I just don't want someone to find my lost key and be able to steal my truck.

So will that disable the governor on a 15 Taurus

There are hacks for this without the need for 2 keys. Also, not sure where your from but in Texas for example, there are roads with 85MPH speed limit.

What about when you fuck up and set your administrative key as your mykey…. Do I still need a second key?

What if instead of having a mykey option in the settings you have a language?

I was having issues with no key detected so I only have one key I set it as my admin now my car won’t go over 85 can u help me

I just left Ford service center and I asked them if they can disable this feature. They told me they have to make new key for me, and I'll have to pay $300 for.

If I got a Key without immobilizer can I erase the key

Frustrating but helpful!

In my case, I have 1 key and I turned on the my key 80mph when my daughter started driving, I don’t know how to turn it off I guess I have to buy another key

Yeah i had no idea what this was when i turned it on i regret it now lol it was on for months with no volume limit and no speed limit but my battery was dead so i jumped my suv today and sure enough now the 80mph limit is on and the 45percent vol limit

your dealership is ripping people off at those prices. I got a key on ebay for $10 and had it cut and programmed for $75 at my dealership.

What if the mykey option doesn't pop up?