How to Program Key Fobs on a 13-15 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) 

I have a 2013 PIU, I can confirm the programming works, and remote start does work once enabled properly with FORSCAN despite no special wiring.

Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased a 2015 PIU that did not come with key fobs. After following this video I was able to get a new fob working. I just had to enable it in forscan then do the lock/cycle ignition.

I can confirm that this method definitely does *not* work on a 2017 FPIU. I believe that the 2016-2018 FPIU are the same. There is no end user programming mode, the only way is to enter a 48 character string which can be found on a sticker inside the key fob (OEM ones only) directly into the BCM. Aftermarket ones do not have that string of numbers. Up until very recently this could only be done with IDS, but FORScan added it as a feature on a recent update. I saw that you mentioned dark car mode, so I even tried to disable dark/silent car mode with FORScan in both the BCM and IPM and it still didn't work. You also need to enable RKE in the BCM or else even IDS or FORScan can not program fobs for my year. OEM fobs which will work on the 2017 are GB5Z-15K601-A (unlock/lock/panic) and GB5Z-15K601-C (unlock/lock/trunk). All features on those fobs will work when programmed properly. When I first bought my FPIU about two years ago FORScan did not have the programming feature so I enabled RKE then took them to a dealer to program. I was trying to program a third (aftermarket so I can't use the 48 character string) with your method, but it doesn't honk and go into "programming mode". Also, your car was locking all of those times that you tested it. Those running lights come on when it unlocks remotely and go back off when it locks remotely. It honks when you push lock twice (i.e. it was already locked when you push lock). As for the hatchback releasing, try holding the button down for 3-5 seconds. I don't need to on mine, but I've heard some reports that it needs to be held down. You also won't hear the hatchback unlocking *at all*, it's super quiet, you have to use your hand to open the latch to verify that it was unlocked. Just to be clear, the hatchback does not actually pop open when you unlock it with the fob. It only unlocks, and is pretty much silent when it unlocks. There might be a setting in FORScan to get it to pop open (I know that it pops open when I run a self-test on the BCM, but it only opens an inch or two and doesn't seem to have the hardware for power assist to open all the way). My vehicle does *not* have PATS so that is unrelated. I have programming/diagnostic tools that will program IMMO and fobs (Autel KM100 and Autel MX808S-TS) and even those can not program fobs for my FPIU. The 48 character string is the only way.

Can you post video where to buy PATS or forscan and turn off dark mode. Show us in video how to do it

2013-2015 will work with the 8 ignition cycle programming. On 2016-2019, you will need IDS or FORScan to program fobs. You can get remote start by adding a hood switch on 2013-2015. The receiver on the Interceptors do suck, you have to get really close to get the remote to work, half the time it doesn't.

I called the dealer , gave them my Vin # and they said my 2013 was ordered without the module for Remotes to open and close the doors. Is there a way I can confirm that? I tryed to program the remotes both ways nothing happened.

Yep when it honk like that or multiple times is cause you left a trunk or hood open that’s how my old cilvilan explorer was aka my sport now I have a Police Interceptor trying do everything like a sport had

Works for everything but hatch door will only unlock with key. Is there setting I need to change?

Hey man, really like your content, keep up the great work. I’m having an issue where i am getting my car to go into program mode for the key fob but when i click a button on the fob, nothing happens. i changed out the battery of the key fob and same result, nothing happens. not sure what’s causing this. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate the response.

Do you have any kits or videos for 2021-2022 explorer PIUs ?

Did not work for my 2016 ford explorer police interceptor I’m guessing not all has that code.

Great video series, I have a 2015 fpiu. When I try this method it doesn’t work. After the 8x ignition sequence, the vehicle doesn’t go into programming mode. Any suggestions? Thank you

worked with forscan except the trunk pop button any help?

Do you know how to make the horn and lights flash when you lock the car. Mine only turns the headlights on.

My 2013 has the where the headlight and tailgiht come on it’s a police interceptor believe the dept did it like that

How do I disable dark car mode for my 15’ Police Interceptor?

Thank a lot for these informative videos, how did you cut the Chinese keys to work in the ignition switch (aka to insert them into ignition switch to start the car)?

Does anyone here happen to know where the keyless entry module is on a 2015 mine was ordered without key fobs and the dealer shows that I don’t have the module but I want to look for myself and then be able to install one I’ve taken off of a parts car

Hi! I have a 2013 police interceptor utility. I am following this process, but dont hear the click of the doors locking when I am done. Am i doing something wrong?

no mattr what i do it doesnt enter program mode and when i try and use forscan it telling me my car isnt registering to turn it on but i done this already i dont know what to do im going to return this adapter then buy another 1 maybe its that but its saying its working he car isnt reading idk im lost

I tryed this method with my 2013 fpiu and it didn’t go in to program mode

My interceptor won’t go into programming mode after cycling it

I have a 2013 FPIU just like yours. Do they all come with keyless entry, how can I tell if mine has it? I watched and installed a center console from one of your other videos and I found the module you said might be keyless entry

Hey! I tried this method, I got it into program mode, but my key won’t connect to the car

I ONLY HAVE THE KEY DO I NEED A PROGRAMED KEY FOB LIKE THE SMART ONE U HAVE IN ORDER TO PROGRAM THE 2 AFTERMARKET ONES FOR $25 OR I HAVE TO GET THE SMART KEY FOB THEN PROGRAM IT?

Does your trunk pop button work? All my buttons work except that one?

Any idea to fix the range of the remote?

I can't get in program mode 2015 interceptor utility

I tried it it doesn’t work for my pui