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Ford's MyKey feature is a helpful tool to ensure the safety of teenage drivers or when others borrow your car. However, it's crucial to understand how and when to disable it, as the restrictions it imposes can be inconvenient or even dangerous in certain situations. Fortunately, the 2017 Ford Escape provides a simple process for deactivating it. To do so, first start your car and wait for the computer to finish loading. Next, go to the main menu, select the "SETTINGS" option, and press "OK." Then, scroll to find the "MyKey" setting and press "OK" to confirm. Now, select the "Clear MyKey" option, and press and hold "OK" to confirm. A message that reads "All MyKeys Cleared" will appear on the screen, signaling that your module has been successfully reset.
I need help because I can't find my key in the settings.
To disable the mykey feature, first use the administrative key to start the car. Navigate the screen menu by selecting setup until you see the option to "clear mykey settings." Then, hold down the reset button for two seconds until the screen displays "all mykey settings cleared.