The key fob for my 2000 F350 doesn't work worth a $h!#. I have two fobs and both work poorly. 99% of the time, I have to hold the fob next to the window of the truck and it may work occasionally. Sometimes I can be 20 feet away and it works! I have changed the battery in both fobs and no difference.

Does anyone know if there is an antenna or some way to improve this?

Thanks,
Dave

 

Have you tried re-programming to see what happens?

Remote Transmitter Programming
NOTE: All keyless entry remote transmitters (15K601) must be programmed at the same time.

NOTE: To program (or reprogram) the keyless entry remote transmitters into the generic electronic module (GEM), perform the following steps.

Excursion


Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN eight times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. If the GEM has successfully entered the program mode, it will lock and unlock all the doors.


F-Superduty 250-550

Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN five times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. If the GEM has successfully entered the program mode, it will lock and unlock all the doors.
All vehicles


Press any button on a keyless entry remote transmitter, and the doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that each keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed.
If the door locks do not respond for any keyless entry remote transmitter, wait for several seconds and press the button again.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, or wait up to five minutes after Step 1, to exit program mode. If a keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed (or reprogrammed), the GEM will lock and unlock all the doors one last time.

 

Dave F,

I gave it a try and although they work everytime you push the button now, you still need to hold the fob against the glass on the driver's door to get it to work.

Any other ideas?

Dave