MyKey is a feature that Ford vehicles offer to help parents keep their teen drivers safe. The feature allows parents to limit the speed of the vehicle, restrict audio volume, and enable Belt-Minder, which will alert the driver if the seatbelt isn’t being worn. It can also be used to set a low fuel warning, require the driver to acknowledge safety messages, and enable Do Not Disturb, which prevents incoming texts from being read while the vehicle is in motion.
Turning off MyKey is relatively simple. It can be done either through a sequence of buttons on the vehicle’s center console or through the FordPass app on a smart device. Both methods require the MyKey owner’s key to be used, which will allow the setting to be changed. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn off MyKey:
Step 1: Put the MyKey Owner’s Key in the Vehicle
The first step to turning off MyKey is to insert the MyKey owner’s key into the vehicle’s ignition. The key should be inserted all the way until it’s fully engaged. Once the key is in place, the vehicle should be turned on.
Step 2: Activate MyKey Settings Menu
Once the vehicle is on, the MyKey settings menu can be accessed by pressing and holding the “OK” button on the steering wheel. This will bring up the MyKey settings menu on the center console. The menu will allow the user to customize the vehicle’s settings, including turning off MyKey.
Step 3: Select “MyKey Options”
Once the MyKey settings menu is open, the user should select the “MyKey Options” option. This will bring up the options for the MyKey feature, including the ability to turn it off. The user should select the “Turn MyKey Off” option and confirm this selection.
Step 4: Enter the MyKey Owner’s Key Code
The next step is to enter the MyKey owner’s key code. This is a five-digit code that is unique to the MyKey owner’s key. This code can be found on the back of the MyKey owner’s key or in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Once the code is entered correctly, the MyKey feature will be disabled.
Step 5: Confirm MyKey is Turned Off
Once the code is entered and the MyKey feature is disabled, the vehicle will display a confirmation message. This message will indicate that the MyKey feature has been successfully turned off. Once this message is confirmed, the vehicle will no longer be restricted by the MyKey settings.
Using the FordPass App
The MyKey feature can also be turned off using the FordPass app on a smart device. To do this, the user will need to download the FordPass app and log in with their Ford account. Once logged in, the user can select their vehicle and access the MyKey settings. From there, the user can turn off the MyKey feature, just as they would do in the vehicle.
Conclusion
Turning off the MyKey feature on a Ford vehicle is a relatively simple process that can be done either through the vehicle’s center console or with the FordPass app. The process requires the MyKey owner’s key and a five-digit code that is unique to that key. Once the code is entered, the feature will be disabled and the vehicle will no longer be restricted by the MyKey settings.
