Ditch the key fob???

[Ugly_Betty]

Anyone seen anything like this we might use? Not sure if the Tesla just uses RFID and ours are something different?

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[DeathRanger]

Telsa "key" to drive the car is essentially a credit card. Inside this card is a wire that when near the car, gets energized and allows you to open your car.

This ring he bought is a specially designed RFID ring that you can program the car to recognize.

Others have done something similar by melting the plastic off their key and embedded the wires in the ring.

Current Rangers do not have this technology

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Lincoln's eq to Ford Pass has "Phone as a Key" feature, APIM is same between Lincoln and Ford so ability is already in place, just not currently for us low life's in Fords.

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

Lincoln's eq to Ford Pass has "Phone as a Key" feature, APIM is same between Lincoln and Ford so ability is already in place, just not currently for us low life's in Fords.

I've said in previous threads that I've trusted the FordPass app to the point I was at the bar, shopping etc. and the app locked the vehicle no problem and when I cam out a short time later the app was not functioning, off line for whatever reason and kinda screw'd me. Three times I just did not want to carry the fob in 1.5 years and had to go home by other means uber, neighbor, son to get my spare fob. NEVER again, not trusting it.

 

[Langwilliams]

There are times when I'd like to lock my key in the truck an not carry it but I don't trust the app as the only means to open the truck. Nick confirms my feelings. I would trust the key pad on the side of the truck but I don't have that option.

 

[Rviator]

There are times when I'd like to lock my key in the truck an not carry it but I don't trust the app as the only means to open the truck. Nick confirms my feelings. I would trust the key pad on the side of the truck but I don't have that option.

You can purchase the key pad, it's not built in, it's held on with adhesive.

 

[VAMike]

I hate the key fob, it's like trying to put a brick in your pocket. I don't understand why ford couldn't have made a smaller one.

 

[Breevers]

Agree on the fob size, I do think you will see more and more car manufacturers switch over to systems like Tesla or do entry AND vehicle driving by using your phone. Believe its Hyundai or Kia who I've seen advertise this.

Would be nice to see the phone key work based on Bluetooth so that there would be else issues with connectivity.

 

[DT444T]

Agree on the fob size, I do think you will see more and more car manufacturers switch over to systems like Tesla or do entry AND vehicle driving by using your phone. Believe its Hyundai or Kia who I've seen advertise this.

Would be nice to see the phone key work based on Bluetooth so that there would be else issues with connectivity.

I thought the Tesla still had like a credit card that was the "key"

 

[Ugly_Betty]

I thought the Tesla still had like a credit card that was the "key"

They do. But you can link your phone too and use it as a key also.

 

[DeathRanger]

They also have a fob that looks like a small version of the car

 

[treimche]

I really wish Apple's Car Key feature would work with our Rangers. Maybe once support starts for more vehicles, ours will be compatible. I'm one who also hates carrying around the ridiculously huge brick of a key fob.

 

[350toRanger]

You can purchase the key pad, it's not built in, it's held on with adhesive.

That's great to know. I had one on a previous vehicle and loved it. Do you if it is something I could install and program myself, or does it have to be dealer installed? I see the keypad for about $100, but fear how much the dealer may charge for install.

 

[Langwilliams]

That's great to know. I had one on a previous vehicle and loved it. Do you if it is something I could install and program myself, or does it have to be dealer installed? I see the keypad for about $100, but fear how much the dealer may charge for install.

Might just be a matter of turning it on with the forscan...which I know nothing about lol

 

[Cape Cruiser]

That's great to know. I had one on a previous vehicle and loved it. Do you if it is something I could install and program myself, or does it have to be dealer installed? I see the keypad for about $100, but fear how much the dealer may charge for install.

350, My dealer charged me $100 to program . Bret

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