Unhook the battery, wait. Some vehicles you have to unhook both battery terminals and touch them together for 30 seconds
If it is the factory system that needs to be reset, unfortunately you will need a Ford IDS, which most large shops have or your local Ford dealer. If it is the aftermarket alarm system that needs resetting, then you need and authorized dealer of that alarm system.
SOURCE: 1996 ford explorer anti theft system
Yes I agree it's the 'smart key'. Normally when you buy an explorer new, you will get 3 keys. 1 of the keys is a valet key.
If you were to copy another key that has a smart chip (transponder) in it, the new key won't work until you 'program' the third (new) key. To program it you need the original 2 keys that work.
The only other thing could be that there was a remote start in the vehicle and there could be something wrong with the module that bypasses the transponder. If there is a remote start in the vehicle you might be lucky to some extent if it still works.
If you move the shifter hard and it worked before, like you said, there could also be damage to the wires that goto the key cylinder, the reciever for the transponder in the key. Try having someone hold the key in start and use the tilt wheel, that too will tell you theres damaged wires if it starts.
Unfortunately you probably will have to bring the vehicle to a ford dealer to get additional keys programmed or the damaged part replaced.
It shouldn't cost too, too much. Just be glad you don't have a Saab, replacement key's are $145 Ea!
If your inclined, you can dissassemble the plastic shroud around the steering column and look for damaged wires coming from the black ring around the key down the the connector under the dash.
SOURCE: anti theft device for 97 ford expedition
try locking and unlocking the drivers side door with the key
SOURCE: 2000 ford windstar anti theft light flashing vehicle won't start
This means that your key is not being recogonized.Ethier the chip in the key is bad or the patts transciever at the lock cylinder. Do you have a spare key? If not you will have to get 2 new keyss cut and programmed.
SOURCE: 2002 ford explorer xlt 4x4... Vehicle won't start
My 2002 Ford Explorer have the same problem
SOURCE: 2004 Ford Explorer wont start after battery change-anti theft
sounds like aaa might have popped your main fuse. i would call aaa back and tell them your problem. they are responsible.
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