How do you program a keyless entry remote on a 1993-1995 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable?

Answer 1

See "Related Questions" below for Keypad programming and factory keypad code locations

All of these instructions are also found in the respective Owners Manuals - See "Related Questions"


This applies to the OEM 4-button remotes.

For Taurus models, 93 - 95:

Locate the programming connector in the left rear quarter panel area inside the trunk. You'll have to pull back the fabric liner to access it. Look for a little black boot about the size of a grown man's thumb. -See Related Links Below-

- Turn ignition to RUN or ACC. Do NOT start the car.
- Momentarily jump pins in programming connector. I just used a kitchen knife. It's very low voltage and the jump occurs directly between the pins so don't worry about any shock. -See link to closeup view in Related Links below-

- All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode.
- Press any button on 1st transmitter.
- Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
- Press any button on 2nd transmitter (up to 4 transmitters total possible).
- Turn ignition to OFF.
- Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.



For Taurus models 96 - 97:

- Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN 5 times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. (this may take 8 times - I'm not sure)
- All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode.
- Press any button on 1st transmitter.
- Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
- Press any button on 2nd transmitter (up to 4 transmitters total possible).
- Turn ignition to OFF.
- Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.