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

Tiny
ELIZABETH MOISE
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  • 2008 FORD EDGE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
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.
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Friday, August 6th, 2021 AT 11:30 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Saturday, August 7th, 2021 AT 2:19 AM

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