Keyless Entry Keypad
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Keyless Entry Keypad
So, our new XLT came with the driver-door "Keyless Entry Keypad" and a pair of "Integrated Keyhead Transmitter" remote-control keys. The keys include a flip-out "blade" which is required to start the ignition, just like old fashioned ignition keys.
I can unlock- and lock the doors with the keypad or the r/c keys. However, I must use an r/c key blade to start the engine.
Is there any real point to the keypad? Perhaps I'm missing something, but I can't think of one.
Thanks!
Jim / crewzer
I can unlock- and lock the doors with the keypad or the r/c keys. However, I must use an r/c key blade to start the engine.
Is there any real point to the keypad? Perhaps I'm missing something, but I can't think of one.
Thanks!
Jim / crewzer
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So, our new XLT came with the driver-door "Keyless Entry Keypad" and a pair of "Integrated Keyhead Transmitter" remote-control keys. The keys include a flip-out "blade" which is required to start the ignition, just like old fashioned ignition keys.
I can unlock- and lock the doors with the keypad or the r/c keys. However, I must use an r/c key blade to start the engine.
Is there any real point to the keypad? Perhaps I'm missing something, but I can't think of one.
Thanks!
Jim / crewzer
I can unlock- and lock the doors with the keypad or the r/c keys. However, I must use an r/c key blade to start the engine.
Is there any real point to the keypad? Perhaps I'm missing something, but I can't think of one.
Thanks!
Jim / crewzer
- Accidentally Lock Keys in Truck
- Intend to Lock Keys in Truck While Swimming, Biking, etc.
- Outside and Need Something from Truck but Don't Have Keys
- Away From Truck and Friend Needs to Drop Something Off and Leave it in Your Truck
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A few I can think of and have used it for:
- Accidentally Lock Keys in Truck
- Intend to Lock Keys in Truck While Swimming, Biking, etc.
- Outside and Need Something from Truck but Don't Have Keys
- Away From Truck and Friend Needs to Drop Something Off and Leave it in Your Truck
Ive heard of people dropping their truck keys in lake or river by accident. When I go on road trips, I unusually take both sets of keys with me just in case we lose a set. Leave 1 set in a hidden place inside truck. The keypad is a great way to get inside and get your spare keys.
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I think my favourite is going to be locking the doors after unloading. The keys have already been put away and it is more convenient than opening the door and using the button.
With respect to Tom's comment about letting a friend into your truck, if you are able to plan ahead you can create a custom code for the friend and disable it later. (Presumably not that good of a friend.)
With respect to Tom's comment about letting a friend into your truck, if you are able to plan ahead you can create a custom code for the friend and disable it later. (Presumably not that good of a friend.)
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The keyless keypad is one of the most awesome features of Ford vehicles. Love it!
For those of us with the "smart key" and who have not disabled the double horn honk, the keypad would allow us to leave the smart fob inside, then lock the vehicle using the keypad while leaving it running.
But mainly, I use it for leaving the key in the truck while off mountain biking.
You can hit the 3/4 key after unlocking to unlock all doors if in single unlocking mode, and 5/6 to open the tailgate if you have the remote release gate, and 7/8+9/0 to lock the vehicle.
For those of us with the "smart key" and who have not disabled the double horn honk, the keypad would allow us to leave the smart fob inside, then lock the vehicle using the keypad while leaving it running.
But mainly, I use it for leaving the key in the truck while off mountain biking.
You can hit the 3/4 key after unlocking to unlock all doors if in single unlocking mode, and 5/6 to open the tailgate if you have the remote release gate, and 7/8+9/0 to lock the vehicle.
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I leave my spare key in the trunk of my Fusion all the time and plan to do the same when I purchase a new Super Duty (probably in the rear under seat storge). Having the key pad would allow me to get in the car and drive away in the event of an emergency (house on fire, exit through the bedroom window) without having to get to my keys by the front door.
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In fairbanks winters in Alaska when its 40-60 below zero out, we turn on high idle and leave the truck running and head into the store. For my new truck with the pushbutton start, I jump out with my fob and hit the 7/8 + 9/0 keys to lock it while I'm inside. When I come back out, I unlock with the door handle. With my previous 2005 F150, I left the key in the ignition running and locked and unlocked the door using the keypad. It's incredibly handy.
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I love the keypad. It was part of the reason I bought another Ford. Like everyone else has said handy to keep keys safe or get access without your key.
I use it on average 10 times a month.
I use it on average 10 times a month.
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Just be carful where you leave your truck when you do that, never leave them in the truck in a high risk area, especially if you have push start, even hidden some one can still start it!
i leave them in at my job sites but never at a mall or anything! even with my train horn hooked up to the alarm lol
i leave them in at my job sites but never at a mall or anything! even with my train horn hooked up to the alarm lol
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Long story short, keep your code with you, or program it into your phone or something. Don't rely on your memory..
