Ranger keyless entry keypad question

[rwolfcastle]

I had the keypad on my 5G Ranger and I'm planning on getting it on my 6G. Does anyone know if there are any security mechanisms around it?

The times I want to use it most are when hiking in the middle of nowhere and I don't want to have the huge key on me. I feel nervous doing that though, as I worry someone could break the glass and then with my key inside, steal the whole truck. Is this a legitimate risk or will the truck not start unless the code has been punched into the keypad?

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[Wags]

Can the dealership add it at a later date?

 

[rwolfcastle]

Can the dealership add it at a later date?

Yes they can. It's just a wireless device that sticks to the door so you can even add it yourself.

 

[uthunter]

There are pouches with foil lining you can hide the key in while it's inside your truck so the key is not detected. That way if somebody breaks the glass, the truck won't know the key is there.

 

[rwolfcastle]

There are pouches with foil lining you can hide the key in while it's inside your truck so the key is not detected. That way if somebody breaks the glass, the truck won't know the key is there.

Yeah, I did see cheap RFID blocking pouches on Amazon. If I threw the key in that and then got the console safe installed with the key locked inside that, it should be good enough to deter theft I'd hope.

 

[DHH]

I believe I read somewhere that if you've locked the truck with the keypad and someone gets hold of your keys, they can't start it.

 

[rwolfcastle]

I believe I read somewhere that if you've locked the truck with the keypad and someone gets hold of your keys, they can't start it.

This is what I hoped but I never tested it and I sold my truck. If anyone has a 5G with this feature, have someone use the keypad and lock you in the truck with the key and see if the truck will start.

 

[AzScorpion]

Can the dealership add it at a later date?

You can add it later but then you have to pay the dealer to program it. From the factory it comes pre-programed.

I never got one because most everyone that has one seems to have issues with theirs dying. I know not every area has a good cell signal but if you're in one that does I'd get a Faraday bag and put the key inside the truck and use your Ford app to unlock it. Or get a hitch safe and toss it in there.

 

[jrRaptor]

Follow up question: Can you lock your key fob inside? A couple cars I've had keyless start did not allow me to lock the doors while the key fob was inside unless the vehicle was running or in acc mode.

 

[Bt_okst]

Follow up question: Can you lock your key fob inside? A couple cars I've had keyless start did not allow me to lock the doors while the key fob was inside unless the vehicle was running or in acc mode.

Yes push the last two buttons at the same time
It's the override that will lock keys in car.

 

[Richard Conley]

Don't even want decals, let alone something sticking on the door. But whatever you like you should get. Wish they came with Dave Kindig door handles

 

[rwolfcastle]

Don't even want decals, let alone something sticking on the door. But whatever you like you should get. Wish they came with Dave Kindig door handles

I do wish they made the keypad more discrete by doing the black touch keys in the black window frame of the door like the older Fords/Lincolns. Not sure why they do a big stick-on one now. Technology has improved 10-fold and yet the keypads they used in the 2000s looked way better. The convenience is worth it to me but it does look dumb.

 

[AzScorpion]

I do wish they made the keypad more discrete by doing the black touch keys in the black window frame of the door like the older Fords/Lincolns. Not sure why they do a big stick-on one now. Technology has improved 10-fold and yet the keypads they used in the 2000s looked way better. The convenience is worth it to me but it does look dumb.

You can stick it inside the fuel door.

 

[rwolfcastle]

You can stick it inside the fuel door.

I have seen that but it makes it more inconvenient and placing an electronic device with batteries that can leak, right where all the gas fumes are makes me a tad nervous.

 

[NC Spuds]

You can stick it inside the fuel door.

Now that’s discreet! I’ll be moving mine to this location. The convenience of the keypad was too much for me to pass up.

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