Lincoln/Mercury Repair: Programing a new remote entry device, 2001 lincoln ls, lincoln ls

Question
We have a 2001 Lincoln LS the remote stopped working. bought a new one from the dealer for $50 they said we could program it ourselves info would be in the manual. I don't see anything about programing in the manual can you help

thanks

Answer
Hi Clint,

Very odd that you were told that you can program this yourself, but it isn't true... Unless you have the New Generation STAR/Service Bay Diagnostic System and a Ford FSF card for it. This is the factory tool that must be used in order for you to program the key fob to your car. Dealer's here charge $100 to do it.