Poorly Installed Keyless Entry Keypad

[LantaLurker]

Somewhat back on topic, I will say I use my keypad all the time. It's perfect for leaving your fob in the truck when doing outdoor activities (beach, hiking, biking, festivals, etc.). I even consider it a worst case scenario safety feature. If I had my fob on me and something happened to me while doing one of those outdoor activities, whomever else is with me would be stranded and unable to get help. If the fob is left in the truck, they can still get into the truck and go for help if needed.

Not particularly concerned with break-in theft as the fob is kept in RFID pouch and sufficiently hidden.

It's also a convenient way to get into the truck quickly when at home when I don't have my fob or phone on me.

Yeah I definitely miss the keypad on my f150, but the app works well enough (as long as there is signal)

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[ShadowDragon24]

Conveniently ignored that it's just as easy to pop the door open on a 'secure' looking filler door.

nope I didnt ignore it. it wasnt mentioned. it was hiwever mentioned its impossible to bypass the flapper without the special funnel.... I used 2 pocket screwdrivers the first time. and my fingers the second time... "locked" fuel doors with plastic parts for the latch you dont even need a pocket screwdriver to pop them.... if you can get the tip of your finger to hook, you can pop it with your pinky I've done it.

but like I said, it wasn't mentioned. so I never spoke on it

 

[2wheelfish]

This is another case of Ford “de-contenting” things over time. The keypads used to be color matched and in the case of F-150s also hard wired. Now they are generic non color-matched stick-on battery powered devices. Still useful, but as with a few things on the ‘25 trucks, just a bit more lame. But they held the price, so I guess something has to give.

 

[POULINR]

I was told they no longer come in color match and are all dealership installed in the Ford original color BLACK.

 

[ChronciallyChronic]

I am struggling to understand why folks still need this. To each his own, that's fine, just an off holdover from an earlier time.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

I am struggling to understand why folks still need this. To each his own, that's fine, just an off holdover from an earlier time.

At the beach, camping or hiking it means there's no need to take your keys with you and risk losing them. Just leave them in the truck and unlock the vehicle with the keypad when you're ready to leave.

Your wife or kids can enter the locked vehicle without needing to track you down and get the keys every time.

You keep your spare key hidden in the truck in a faraday bag. If you ever lose your key, you can still get in and get home without calling a tow.

Plenty of very good reasons to have this feature. We use it dozens of times any weekend while we're out tent camping.

 

[ChronciallyChronic]

At the beach, camping or hiking it means there's no need to take your keys with you and risk losing them. Just leave them in the truck and unlock the vehicle with the keypad when you're ready to leave.

Your wife or kids can enter the locked vehicle without needing to track you down and get the keys every time.

You keep your spare key hidden in the truck in a faraday bag. If you ever lose your key, you can still get in and get home without calling a tow.

Plenty of very good reasons to have this feature. We use it dozens of times any weekend while we're out tent camping.

I find it is not possible for me to lock the truck with the key fob inside the truck.

 

[tcarff]

Can you even open the gas lid when it's locked?

Yes, you can. The lid does not lock when the vehicle is locked. That is where I had the dealer install my keyless entry on my 25 RR.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

I find it is not possible for me to lock the truck with the key fob inside the truck.

It is very possible, both on purpose and not on purpose.

 

[CCRyder]

Somewhat back on topic, I will say I use my keypad all the time. It's perfect for leaving your fob in the truck when doing outdoor activities (beach, hiking, biking, festivals, etc.). I even consider it a worst case scenario safety feature. If I had my fob on me and something happened to me while doing one of those outdoor activities, whomever else is with me would be stranded and unable to get help. If the fob is left in the truck, they can still get into the truck and go for help if needed.

Not particularly concerned with break-in theft as the fob is kept in RFID pouch and sufficiently hidden.

It's also a convenient way to get into the truck quickly when at home when I don't have my fob or phone on me.

100% agree! I had it on my previous Ranger but the new Lariat came without it. I did not realize it was wireless I will be looking to ad this to my truck. I'm guessing I can buy the pad from the dealer?

 

[Boosted6G]

At the beach, camping or hiking it means there's no need to take your keys with you and risk losing them. Just leave them in the truck and unlock the vehicle with the keypad when you're ready to leave....

Unlock it with your phone. Everyone has their phones on them these days, pretty much 24/7/365

Does no one use the phone app? To start and let it warm up (or cool the interior), un/lock it, roll down the windows?

 

[purdyd]

I find it is not possible for me to lock the truck with the key fob inside the truck.

well i can lock the key inside from the keypad or I can stick It on the bed which has a cover and so it is locked.

that means when I am out in the water I don’t have to have my keys, or phone To unlock the truck

so if you do any type of water sport or anything where you don’t want to carry the key fob and or your phone, the keypad makes a lot of sense.

if I golf or go to the gym not a big deal I take my key

for my old tacomas I had a real metal key with no chip and I wore that around my neck

If you can’t figure out why you would want the keypad, you probably don’t need it and it is superfluous

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

Unlock it with your phone. Everyone has their phones on them these days, pretty much 24/7/365

Does no one use the phone app? To start and let it warm up (or cool the interior), un/lock it, roll down the windows?

The phone app only works if you have service. If you're tent camping or hiking in a remote area, odds are you don't have service.

Honestly half the time the phone app doesn't work even when you have service. I've had it fail at my house.

 

[FirstFord1]

I am struggling to understand why folks still need this. To each his own, that's fine, just an off holdover from an earlier time.

I have never had a car with this on it, then I bought my Ranger, and it didn't either. However, it did come with a very oversized key fob. So what? Well, I work at a winery and multiple times was annoyed when a car alarm went off in the parking lot, often during busy times and while live music was playing. Turned out it was from my Ranger, somehow I was activating the alarm by accidentally hitting the fob on the bar while pouring glasses and talking to customers. Now I lock the fob in the vehicle, and use the key pad to lock/unlock. Problem solved. My situation is unique, but the keypad has definitly solved an issue I had. A normal sized fob would have prevented the need, I don't know why Ford went with the fob they did.

 

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

I have never had a car with this on it, then I bought my Ranger, and it didn't either. However, it did come with a very oversized key fob. So what? Well, I work at a winery and multiple times was annoyed when a car alarm went off in the parking lot, often during busy times and while live music was playing. Turned out it was from my Ranger, somehow I was activating the alarm by accidentally hitting the fob on the bar while pouring glasses and talking to customers. Now I lock the fob in the vehicle, and use the key pad to lock/unlock. Problem solved. My situation is unique, but the keypad has definitly solved an issue I had. A normal sized fob would have prevented the need, I don't know why Ford went with the fob they did.

The fob is so sensitive to setting off the alarm when it’s in my pocket. I was so mad at myself last weekend when I was setting up my rooftop tent at a campsite at 11pm and bumped it setting off the alarm.

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