Will not start after replacing key fob battery, anti-theft is activated

2008 FORD EDGE
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ELIZABETH MOISE
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I recently changed the battery in my key fob to my vehicle and now my anti-theft it's activated or in won't let me start my car. I don't know what to do I've tried everything possible it keeps blinking and I can't get my car to start.
Aug 6, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

The first thing I suggest is to perform a security system, Anti-theft system reset. Here is the tutorial showing what is involved;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

After reading just scroll the page to find Ford instructions. Let us know what happens. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Aug 7, 2021 at 2:19 AM
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