Finally A Nasty Complaint

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I bought my Lariat in April 2019 and have never really had a complaint that got my blood pressure up till today.

Made a trip to the pharmacy this evening. When I went inside I left the FOB and keys laying on the console. Because this vehicle heats up so slowly while inside I used Ford Pass to start it hoping that in 5 minutes it could get the coolant up to a temp of at least 32 degrees. As a pleasant surprise Ford Pass worked this time and it started.

But, as I got to the truck and pulled on the door handle the vehicle stabbed me in the back. The door would not unlock. The truck does not have the keypad on the door and I was locked out.

Started calling friends to come and get me, but realized that there is an unlock feature in Ford Pass. And OMG, Ford Pass worked 2 times in a row.
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It probably worked just as it should. Locking the truck with the fob inside probably disables passive entry. Otherwise anyone could walk up to the truck grab the handle get in and steal your truck. Remember the truck is keyed to the fob not you. Also probably needs to be with a certain distance to the door handle.

I'm surprised you can even do that. They wife's Mazda won't lock the driver's door with the fob inside. Beeps like crazy if you try. Happens all time when I'm driving and she leaves her purse with her fob in it in the car when we get out somewhere. I think our trucks can be set to do the same thing.
 


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Wait a minute. How did you lock the door in the first place with the fob inside? Did you used ford pass to lock it? Because if you did not then your ride was unlocked with a fob to start while you were in the pharmacy. Tisk, tisk
 

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New rule!! Don't leave your keys in the truck!!!!!!!
Joe,

Maybe it is time in your life to take responsibility for your own actions...I fail to see how this is Ford's fault.

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Joe,

Maybe it is time in your life to take responsibility for your own actions...I fail to see how this is Ford's fault.

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Maybe the OP was talking "tongue-in-cheek"????
 

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Maybe the OP was talking "tongue-in-cheek"????
Hi Kent,

There are emoji to reinforce Tongue-in-cheek..... Hope you are right!

Best,
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If I leave the truck running and get out with my keys the truck honks the horn twice. Even after a year I forget and it scares me. I know this feature exists to prevent all those stories you hear about people accidentally leaving their vehicle running for extended periods in enclosed areas.

This usually only happens when I'm checking the mail or clearing snow ⛄.
 

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I bought my Lariat in April 2019 and have never really had a complaint that got my blood pressure up till today.

Made a trip to the pharmacy this evening. When I went inside I left the FOB and keys laying on the console. Because this vehicle heats up so slowly while inside I used Ford Pass to start it hoping that in 5 minutes it could get the coolant up to a temp of at least 32 degrees. As a pleasant surprise Ford Pass worked this time and it started.

But, as I got to the truck and pulled on the door handle the vehicle stabbed me in the back. The door would not unlock. The truck does not have the keypad on the door and I was locked out.

Started calling friends to come and get me, but realized that there is an unlock feature in Ford Pass. And OMG, Ford Pass worked 2 times in a row.
Not sure if this post is for real or in jest, but, either way, it reminds us of the wisdom of always keeping the fob in your pocket. If it doesn't leave your pocket, it doesn't get left on the console--or anywhere else. And, call it a mod if you want, put the keypad on the door because you never know....
 
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If I leave the truck running and get out with my keys the truck honks the horn twice. Even after a year I forget and it scares me. I know this feature exists to prevent all those stories you hear about people accidentally leaving their vehicle running for extended periods in enclosed areas.

This usually only happens when I'm checking the mail or clearing snow ⛄.
LOL...when the Ranger talks to me....I know I'm in trouble.
 

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