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When your 2013 Ford Escape displays a message saying that it cannot detect the key, it means that the car's receiver did not pick up the transponder signal from your key fob. This can occur if the key is left elsewhere, if the key fob's battery is dead, or if there is a malfunction with the receiver in your vehicle. If the issue is related to a dead battery in the key fob, it will need to be replaced to allow communication with your SUV's computer system. If the problem persists, you may need to have the receiver in your car replaced.
If the 2013 Ford Escape does not detect a key, it could be an indication that the battery in your key fob is dead.