So I finally got my f-250 lariat ultimate. .. so what happens if the battery goes dead? It looks like I only have keyless entry and the push button on the door. How do I open the door in order to pop the hood to get to the batteries? It hasn't happened yet but I would like to know before that day comes. ..

 

Is there a hidden key hole on the bottom of the door handle? I haven't looked yet, I know my wifes fusion has one.

 

Not sure but what key would I use? All I got are 2 fobs. ..

 

There is a key hidden in the fob, just pull the end off the has the ring on it

 

It would be hard to kill these batteries with how everything gets turned off by timeouts.

 

O.. Ok thats what I needed to know... had no idea that was in the fob... thanks for the info!

 

youll need that key for the spare tire lock. Just looked at mine, there is a keyhole in the door handle in plain sight, not hidden like on the wifes fusion.

 

Is there a way to start the truck with the hidden key? Or is it just for tbe door?

 

As far as I know just opens the door, one you can open the hood you can jump the batteries and the push button will work. And If you have a Diesel you have 2 batteries anyways.

 

Good to know. . Its going to take some time getting all this technology figured out.

 

If the batteries are to dead to talk with the FOB. They are not going to crank the starter or heat up the glowplugs. You've got much bigger problems than where to put the key in order to start.

 

Thanks .. but it was a separate question..

 

There is a "secret" compartment in the center console to place your fob in case the FOB battery dies. If placed there the truck will function as if the fob has working batteries.

 

I have a bench seat where would it be in it?

 

That is a good question......I would suggest looking in the bottom seat cushion console part and seeing if anything pulls up to review a key fob shape. I doubt Ford would drastically change where that spot is just because of the bench seat.