No alarm and key fobs will not program

1997 FORD EXPEDITION
168,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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So I have the vehicle listed above and it came with a fob that was not working, I put new batteries in it and did the program process and nothing. I turn the ignition on and off 5 times and then the locks lock and unlock signaling program mode and no fobs will program to it. I even bought 2 new fobs and nothing. I've also noticed that when you shut the truck off and lock the doors the theft light doesn't blink at all. I'm at a loss and don't know much about Ford alarm systems.

Thanks to all who answer.
May 27, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

First thing to try is a security, anti-theft system reset. Here is the tutorial showing what is involved:

After viewing scroll the page to find Ford directions

Also, Here is a tutorial showing how to program a key fob:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-re-program-a-key-remote-fob

After performing this get back to us and we'll do from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
May 28, 2021 at 6:58 PM