How to reset security system?

Tiny
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  • 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
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  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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Had to change the motor in car. After I got everything back together went to crank it by and all the lights came on the dash. The security light starts flashing really fast. How do I reset the security system? I've googled it and tried all the things I could find but nothing has worked.
Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 AT 8:37 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

According to Ford this is the procedure:
Hold the panic button on the key fob for 2 seconds. Close all of the doors and while using the key lock and use the key to unlock the lock the driver's door. If that doesn't work remove the negative battery cable for 15 seconds and reconnect.

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

See attached for some additional helpful information.

Let me know if you are able to reset it.
Thank you.
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Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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Okay. So, I tried what you said and it's still not working. I call myself doing it just as you said step by step but I'm going to try it one more time in just a few minutes to make sure.
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Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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Let me know how it goes. This might require a special tool to reset, or you could have a faulty immobilizer. Which can be scanned to see what error code it is providing, that also requires special scan tool.
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Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 AT 8:26 PM

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