- 1). Insert a working key into the ignition of your 2001 Ford Taurus and cycle the key from the "Off" position to the "On" position and back to the "Off" position.
- 2). Remove the first working key from the ignition and insert a second working key into the ignition within five seconds.
- 3). Cycle the second key to "On" and back to "Off", then remove from the ignition.
- 4). Insert the key that you are programming into the ignition within 10 seconds of removing the second key.
- 5). Turn the new key to the "On" position, hold it in that position for two seconds and cycle it back to "Off." Wait for the car's security light to glow for three seconds and the new key will be programmed. You can now remove the key and use it as desired.
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