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How do you reset the anti-theft on a 2010 Ford Fusion?

How do you reset the anti-theft on a 2010 Ford Fusion?

In order to reset your anti-theft system, you must first put the key in the ignition and turn it from the “off” position to the “run” position eight times in ten seconds, ending the last turn in the “run” position.

Are there any problems with the Ford Fusion?

Ford Fusion owners have reported 24 problems related to car will not start (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the Fusion.

What is the Ford Fusion anti theft system reset procedure?

Resetting the anti-theft system on the Ford Fusion is pretty simple. You will need to get into the car and make sure the doors are shut. Put the parking brake on and then wait a moment. Now insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position and then back to the off position.

Why does anti theft system not work on 2010 Ford?

Hope this helps someone. Something else I saw that is another cause for a lot of problems on these Fords is that the ground wire from the battery is attached to a part of the frame that is painted and can’t always ground out. So you take off the wire sand down that part and it should help with some of the problems.

Are there any recalls on 2006 Ford Fusion?

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that there was a beeping noise and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to crank. The battery was recharged, the vehicle restarted, and the warning indicator dimmed.

Resetting the anti-theft system on the Ford Fusion is pretty simple. You will need to get into the car and make sure the doors are shut. Put the parking brake on and then wait a moment. Now insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position and then back to the off position.

Why does my 2011 Ford Fusion not start?

My 2011 Fusion won’t start only when it sits in direct sunlight on hot days. I have to open doors / windows and let it air out for 30 to 60 minutes and then it will start. When I put my key in the security light flashes, it won’t attempt to turn over, and when I pull out the key it is burning hot.

Hope this helps someone. Something else I saw that is another cause for a lot of problems on these Fords is that the ground wire from the battery is attached to a part of the frame that is painted and can’t always ground out. So you take off the wire sand down that part and it should help with some of the problems.

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How do you reset the anti theft on a 2010 Ford Fusion?

How do you reset the anti theft on a 2010 Ford Fusion?

In order to reset your anti-theft system, you must first put the key in the ignition and turn it from the “off” position to the “run” position eight times in ten seconds, ending the last turn in the “run” position.

How do you reset the anti theft system on a Ford Fusion?

What is the Ford Fusion anti-theft system reset procedure? Resetting your anti-theft system is as easy as turning your key in the ignition eight times in 10 seconds, leaving the last turn in the “run” position. Then, press and hold a button on the remote for 30 seconds to lock the vehicle.

What to do if your Ford Fusion won’t start?

Looks like they did not fix the problem they had with the 2010 Fusions. There is an easy solution for this, just disconnect your battery when you are gone. Or get a shut off switch installed, that is what people do who have a vacation home with a vehicle or a boat.

What makes a Ford no crank no start?

You’ll see that the system consists of a fuse, ignition switch, starter relay, transmission range selector (neutral safety switch on for an automatic transmission) or a start inhibit switch for a manual transmission, and a ground control circuit provided by the PCM. The PCM gets involved here because of the ford passive anti-theft system (PATS).

How to change the Pats on a Ford?

Simply put the original key in the ignition, turn to ON or RUN and wait for 20 seconds. Then turn the key off and start vehicle. Replacing PCM only — B, C, F or G type PATS If only the PCM is being replaced on a PATS control function type B, C, F or G vehicle, the Parameter Reset function must be performed.

What to do when your Ford Focus won’t start?

They say that’s what they do with all the cars on their lot. Meanwhile, under the Ford warranty program when the car’s anti-theft system locks it up, Ford needs to send a tow truck to drag the Focus back to the dealer to get it restarted. What a waste if everyone’s time and money over a nonsenical engineering problem.

Why does my 2011 Ford Fusion not start?

My 2011 Fusion won’t start only when it sits in direct sunlight on hot days. I have to open doors / windows and let it air out for 30 to 60 minutes and then it will start. When I put my key in the security light flashes, it won’t attempt to turn over, and when I pull out the key it is burning hot.

They say that’s what they do with all the cars on their lot. Meanwhile, under the Ford warranty program when the car’s anti-theft system locks it up, Ford needs to send a tow truck to drag the Focus back to the dealer to get it restarted. What a waste if everyone’s time and money over a nonsenical engineering problem.

What does no crank, no start mean?

No crank, no start. Typical story, was driving fine, then parked it and next time I went out to start it: nothing. No click, no nothing. Hit up the usual suspects first, took a look at the starter and found the grounding strap between the solenoid and starter was almost gone.

Why is my focus not cranking at all?

Check the clutch saftey switch. Just bypass it with a short piece of wire or a metal paperclip. Just like the rest of America, one more that thinks 12 volts is enough to crank a car. WRONG. If the battery measures anything less than 12.3 volts it is low enough to cause this issue, and the battery is the most common cause of this problem.

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