Bug found for programming keypad on door. Here is workaround

[nswilliams]

I got myself 2024 Lariat two weeks ago. I decided to try add/replace door code. Ford mobile tech confirmed that there is a bug from the 12" center screen programming.

- I have the master code on card from the fuse box inside of bottom steering cover.​

- I also have the first door code from dealer which works.​

What I did from the center display's VEHICLE/KEYLESS setting:

- Followed instruction to enter master code and then tried both steps of erase then add new code and just add 2nd code keeping 1st code. It showed no errors.​

- On the door, the new door code doesn't work.​

- On the door, the first door code still works after erasing and added 2nd code.​

- This process has a bug and is already reported to Ford HQ.​

Workaround using programming on keypad on door rather than the center screen:

Step 1: Enter the preset entry code. (The card that dealer gave you for first code)​

Step 2: Within five seconds press the "1-2" button on the key pad.​

Step 3: Enter your five-digit personal entry code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of the last.​

Step 4: Press the "1-2," "3-4" or "5-6" button to set which of the three personal entry code slots you wish to use. You can program up to three personal entry codes.​

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The doors will lock and then unlock to confirm your entry of a new personal entry code.​

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[StillwaterRaptor]

Confirmed this works. Thank you. The screen wasn’t accepting the master code from the card.

 

[nswilliams]

Confirmed this works. Thank you. The screen wasn’t accepting the master code from the card.

I have two cards. One is master one that sits on fuse box and the other is from dealer for first door code which itself is not a master code. Did you tried the master code?

 

[lkn415]

Yep, touchscreen doesn't accept factory code card.

I haven't tried using the code from the fuse box yet, they are different; saw this the other day when I installed the auto start/stop eliminator.

 

[StillwaterRaptor]

Haven’t looked in the fusebox. Mine was just the car from the dealer. Thanks ford.

 

[jrRaptor]

Thanks for confirming this works. I tried using the infotainment screen and got frustrated when that method didn't work. Figured I would try the older method on the keypad like my 2011 Escape but hadn't got around to it.

Hopefully this bug is fixed as the infotainment method would be convenient.

 

[NASSTY]

When I took delivery of my truck the salesman tried putting in my custom code for me using the key pad. He tried a few times and couldn't get it to work. I said I'll do it when I get home. I did and it worked for me. He isn't very tech savvy so I knew he wasn't doing it right.
Another time I bought a new truck there. He had to follow me to the nearest store to fill my truck up using the dealership gas card. They are a small dealer and don't have their own gas pumps. He locked the keys in the Explorer he was driving so I had to give him a ride back to the dealership to get another key.

 

[atimberwolf]

Following. Thanks for posting the work around.
I get my keypad tomorrow.

 

[rjf026]

New 2024 Lariat here. I spoke with the dealer yesterday and he thinks that it's just a software issue and the "change door code" should NOT be an option on the center console screen. It's likely that they installed a generic software/application to the center console that also goes into other vehicles that have keypads in the B-pilar.

What I think is happening is that the Rangers have just the generic Ford "accessory" keypad which is installed just above the door handle as opposed to what's in the Lightening which is in the B-pilar. So we have two separate systems right now. Likely what will happen is they will have a software update at some point that will just remove the option to change the door code from the screen.

Dealer is looking into it, and I'll provide an update when I get any new info...

 

[fordtrks4ever]

New 2024 Lariat here. I spoke with the dealer yesterday and he thinks that it's just a software issue and the "change door code" should NOT be an option on the center console screen. It's likely that they installed a generic software/application to the center console that also goes into other vehicles that have keypads in the B-pilar.

What I think is happening is that the Rangers have just the generic Ford "accessory" keypad which is installed just above the door handle as opposed to what's in the Lightening which is in the B-pilar. So we have two separate systems right now. Likely what will happen is they will have a software update at some point that will just remove the option to change the door code from the screen.

Dealer is looking into it, and I'll provide an update when I get any new info...

My 2019 F150 Platinum had that in the center console and did not work and I had the B-pilar keypad.
Still had to add custom entry numbers at keypad.
I think it was a future idea that did not happen.

 

[sikedsyko]

New 2024 Lariat here. I spoke with the dealer yesterday and he thinks that it's just a software issue and the "change door code" should NOT be an option on the center console screen. It's likely that they installed a generic software/application to the center console that also goes into other vehicles that have keypads in the B-pilar.

What I think is happening is that the Rangers have just the generic Ford "accessory" keypad which is installed just above the door handle as opposed to what's in the Lightening which is in the B-pilar. So we have two separate systems right now. Likely what will happen is they will have a software update at some point that will just remove the option to change the door code from the screen.

Dealer is looking into it, and I'll provide an update when I get any new info...

That's what I was guessing as well. To the car, the stick on keypad on our door probably operates very similar to a key. Its not a two way communication.

 

[isslandboy]

New 2024 Lariat here. I spoke with the dealer yesterday and he thinks that it's just a software issue and the "change door code" should NOT be an option on the center console screen. It's likely that they installed a generic software/application to the center console that also goes into other vehicles that have keypads in the B-pilar.

What I think is happening is that the Rangers have just the generic Ford "accessory" keypad which is installed just above the door handle as opposed to what's in the Lightening which is in the B-pilar. So we have two separate systems right now. Likely what will happen is they will have a software update at some point that will just remove the option to change the door code from the screen.

Dealer is looking into it, and I'll provide an update when I get any new info...

I have a 2025, issue still not fixed.

 

[wapta]

This is working as intended per the design.
There is no physical connection from the bcm to the keypad. The keypad functions like the old 3/4 button fobs. No amount of going through the touchscreen will add a code to the keypad. Unless you wire a lin based keypad and configure the bcm to see it and accept input, the code on the card on the BCM will work.

Use the 5 digit code that should have been with the vehicle in the glove box and following personal entry code programming instructions which programs an additional code to the keypad itself not the BCM. The 48 character hex string is for programming the wireless keypad to work with the bcm.
Card example

"Programming a Personal Entry Code (if desired)
NOTE: If you lose your code card, please contact your Ford/Lincoln dealership for factory code
retrieval.
NOTE: Do not set a personal code that uses five of the same number. Do not set a personal code that
uses five numbers in sequential order. There is a maximum of two access codes; the factory set code and
one personal code. If you reprogram the personal code the prior personal code will be erased.
Enter the factory set code, as indicated on your Code Card. Within five seconds of entering the factory
code, press and hold the 1/2 button for 1 second, the 9/0 button will flash twice to confirm the keypad is
in programming mode.
Within five seconds, enter your desired personal 5-digit code. Each digit must be entered within five
seconds of the previous digit.
The vehicle doors will unlock-lock-unlock to confirm that your personal code has been programmed to
the keypad and the 9/0 button will flash twice to confirm that the keypad has exited programming mode.
To Remove a Personal Code, (if desired)
Enter the factory code, then within five seconds press and hold the 1/2 buttons, for 5 seconds. The
vehicle will unlock, lock and then unlock to confirm that your personal code has been removed. The 9/0
key will flash four times (2 quick then 2 slow) to confirm that your personal code has been removed.
Release the 1/2 button

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