Keypad install
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Keypad install
Just purchased a 2013 f250, and it unfortunately does not have the keypad entry device. Ive had it on all my other trucks and find it to be great. I found a couple old threads on wireless aftermarket keypads...but batteries aren't replacable. Anyone with experience with these????? Are factory installs wired direct????? How long do batteries last????? Thx to all
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Ford has two types of 5 button door mounted keypads they sold for the Super Duties.
One is built in flush mounted, that requires cutting a hole in the door skin.
The other is a surface mounted, battery powered, wireless module. It sticks out from the door about 3/4". The battery is replaceable. Ford sold this version in two ways. The first way was as a factory option in some of the Super Duties of about 10 years ago, before Ford finally stepped it up to a built in version like the Excursions always had. The second way was a Ford Accessory, self installed or dealer installed option.
I've read that people had problems with the surface mount battery operated ones, but I don't remember exactly what the problems were. Worth a search before deciding.
One is built in flush mounted, that requires cutting a hole in the door skin.
The other is a surface mounted, battery powered, wireless module. It sticks out from the door about 3/4". The battery is replaceable. Ford sold this version in two ways. The first way was as a factory option in some of the Super Duties of about 10 years ago, before Ford finally stepped it up to a built in version like the Excursions always had. The second way was a Ford Accessory, self installed or dealer installed option.
I've read that people had problems with the surface mount battery operated ones, but I don't remember exactly what the problems were. Worth a search before deciding.
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I had ford install their keypad as an accessory on my XLT. It was only $100 installed. As far as I know it doesn't take a battery? I never really though about this but it doesn't look big enough to take a battery. Maybe they drilled a hole in the door under it and hard wired it?
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