Where's the push button start?
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 650
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I've had 2 vehicles with Keyless and I actually hate it. Why because the fobs are so big you still need to take the keys out of your pocket while driving anyway or you'll have them jammed into your ***** while driving. Then you have to have a place for them to just sit there in the truck. I also got too used to them that I sometimes would leave them in the car because the MEMORY of turning a key and having them in your hand to shut off vehicle was now a missing step that I would just turn off vehicle and get off.
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 710
Likes: 356
From: Beautiful South
Imo, keyless is the bees knees and Ford is screwing up big time not getting with it.
I've been keyless since 2013 and it's better than sliced bread, but now I have to have a goofy key on my potentially new $52k truck?
I've been keyless since 2013 and it's better than sliced bread, but now I have to have a goofy key on my potentially new $52k truck?
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 710
Likes: 356
From: Beautiful South
I've had 2 vehicles with Keyless and I actually hate it. Why because the fobs are so big you still need to take the keys out of your pocket while driving anyway or you'll have them jammed into your ***** while driving. Then you have to have a place for them to just sit there in the truck. I also got too used to them that I sometimes would leave them in the car because the MEMORY of turning a key and having them in your hand to shut off vehicle was now a missing step that I would just turn off vehicle and get off.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,440
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I've never had a keyless entry/start vehicle, so harder to miss something you've never had.
The thing that worries me as much as anything is the unlock code buttons on the door, just seems like something that idiots will be messing with on my truck when it is sitting in a walmart parking lot or something.
The thing that worries me as much as anything is the unlock code buttons on the door, just seems like something that idiots will be messing with on my truck when it is sitting in a walmart parking lot or something.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 2,812
Likes: 1,176
From: Southeast MO
I've never had a keyless entry/start vehicle, so harder to miss something you've never had.
The thing that worries me as much as anything is the unlock code buttons on the door, just seems like something that idiots will be messing with on my truck when it is sitting in a walmart parking lot or something.
The thing that worries me as much as anything is the unlock code buttons on the door, just seems like something that idiots will be messing with on my truck when it is sitting in a walmart parking lot or something.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 160
Likes: 86
You will HATE how the key sticks out so far. It utterly pisses me off that I have to LOOK to put the damn key in because of the fob thing.
I'm still trying to figure out how to take it off and use it like old set of keys where the fob hangs down not attached to the key itself... but I'm afraid of breaking it.
I'm still trying to figure out how to take it off and use it like old set of keys where the fob hangs down not attached to the key itself... but I'm afraid of breaking it.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 19,676
Likes: 12,797
From: Wyoming
I really like the keyless start. My wife's 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is a low level model and requires a key. Bugs me every time I have to drive it. What? You mean I have to actually insert a key?
One great reason for keyless is that the keys, key fob, key chain, etc are no longer swinging like a pendulum when I'm on rough roads.
One great reason for keyless is that the keys, key fob, key chain, etc are no longer swinging like a pendulum when I'm on rough roads.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 363
From: Burlington, ma
I just can't figure out how to get the damn thing out without breaking the fob ya know ? lol
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 160
Likes: 86
Lol. My fob has a button that you have to push in to release the physical key. If you don’t want the fob up near the steering column I suppose you could leave that part in your pocket. (Not sure the truck would start though,)
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 363
From: Burlington, ma
yes there is a button but the key doesn't come all the way out. It is on a hinge of some sort. I just want to take the key totally off the fob and put them both on a ring
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,641
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You might be able to just have a key made without the fob. Check locksmiths and hardware stores in your area.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
All you have to do is upgrade to an almost $80K plus truck and your problem will be solved.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 160
Likes: 86
Aaaaaah I understand now. I had this on my Volkswagens. I think they had a roll pin in the hinge. Might be easiest to have a blank key cut for 20 bucks and put that on the ring with the Ford switchblade.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: GA
The days of a salesperson knowing everything about every model are over and it’s been this way for quite awhile now.
Thanks to the internet, consumers are usually more knowledgeable than actual sales reps.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2019
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You can get push button start for under $60K (F250, 6.2L, Lariat Ultimate, 4x4).