Fors escape ecm won't crank or start

Asked by Kandi Oct 12, 2023 at 03:53 AM about the 2001 Ford Escape XLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I installed a new programmed ecm , they key is also
programmed . It will not crank or start and the
antitheft light is on , please help me.

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Security system is in full lockdown, so if doing the key thing listed in the owners manual didn’t work then you need either a smart locksmith(if you have one in your area)or the dealership to do a total reset of the security system. Then hope the programmed ECM was done properly.

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Same thing happened in my Buick. Mission with the key in the ignition thank you on position leave in it for 10 minutes take the key out wait 10 more minutes repeat do it three times they'll turn off the anti-theft system

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