If you’re ever in a situation where your key fob for your 2017 Ford Fusion dies, don’t worry, you can still start your car. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock and start your Ford Fusion with a dead key fob.
First, it’s important to note that this method only applies to Ford Fusions with a push-button start ignition. If your vehicle meets this criteria, then this guide will work for you.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what to do:
- Remove the emergency key from the bottom of your key fob by pressing the designated button. This key will be used to remove the cap on the driver’s door.
- Locate the notch underneath the driver’s door and use the emergency key to push up on the notch while simultaneously sliding the cap towards the rear of the vehicle. This will unlock the driver’s door.
- Once the door is unlocked, return the emergency key to your key fob.
- Open the driver’s door within 10 seconds to prevent the alarm from going off. If the alarm does start, don’t worry, starting the vehicle will turn it off.
- Inside the car, remove the rubber piece from the cup holder. Place the key fob in the rear cup holder with the buttons facing up and the top of the key fob facing the front of the vehicle.
- You can now start the vehicle as normal and the alarm will turn off.
It’s a simple process that can save you from a potentially stressful situation. Keep in mind that this method may also work for other years of Ford Fusion, but it’s always best to consult your owner’s manual for specific instructions.
What should I do if the key fob for my 2017 Ford Fusion dies?
To unlock and start a 2017 Ford Fusion when the key fob dies, you can use the emergency key that is located at the bottom of the key fob. First, remove the emergency key by pressing the designated button. Then, use the emergency key to remove the cap on the driver’s door by pushing it up in the specified notch and sliding the cap towards the rear of the vehicle. Once the cap is removed, insert the emergency key into the slot on the door and turn it to the right to unlock the door. After unlocking the door, place the emergency key back in the key fob to prevent loss. Upon opening the door, the vehicle will start beeping, and you will have about 10 seconds before the alarm goes off. To prevent the alarm, start the vehicle by placing the dead key fob in the rear cup holder with the buttons facing up and the top of the key fob facing the front of the vehicle. Then, start the vehicle as normal. If the alarm starts going off, starting the vehicle will turn it off.
What if the alarm starts going off before I can start the vehicle with the dead key fob?
If the alarm starts going off before you can start the vehicle with the dead key fob, starting the vehicle will turn the alarm off. The dead key fob needs to sit in the designated position in the rear cup holder with the buttons facing up and the top of the key fob facing the front of the vehicle for the alarm to be deactivated.