svogt302
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- Tom
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- 2019 Ranger Lariat
Mine stopped functioning in 4 weeks. Factory unit..... POS
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Well, just got done reading all 9 pages.....Interesting to say the least. I remember 15-17 years ago these things had "lifetime" batteries and they programmed via key cycles like programming an extra PATS key. I never saw one go dead, but knew the battery could be replaced. Must be all the extra modules/electronics that are causing the issues. I was deeply annoyed that a hard wired one wasn't an option, but I too figured it was a by product of getting a world truck thrown together for the U.S. I've had them on my last 2 F-150's and always locked my keys in the console while hunting, hiking, biking or at work. Never had an issue. I have been relying the Ford Pass app, but today it was down and I was locked out of my truck. My 4 mile jog turned into a 2 hour wait to get a ride to get my extra key. Very disappointing and likely to never rely solely on the app again. I read this thread because I remembered the old ones you could pop the cover off, so I figured I'd see what dealers were charging to program, buy one and have it installed and just color match the cover to make it look acceptable. The fuel cap idea is a neat idea. Just don't think it's worth it if battery issues are so common...
There was not any glue on mine and it could be clipped back together snuglyMy dad already figured out that he could definitely replace the battery, but you need to break some glue spots (think superglue), and then figure out how you want to keep it back together. I was thinking he could use some of that really hard black seam tape, and keep it in his fuel door so that it doesn't get as much rain/dirt on it. I think it looks tacky as heck anyways, and why they would even offer a keypad that couldn't have the battery changed, couldn't be programmed by the end user, and doesn't even look like it belongs is beyond me.
Oh yeah, it's that 80$ to get it programmed that might have driven that decision...
Someone with better skills than me needs to 3D print an enclosure for the buttons that snaps on the back half or something and allows battery replacement.
Yup. And if you move it and try to have warranty work done good luck. Firsthand experience. Move it after install and move it back before serviceAsked my dealer about buying this and they told me that they HAVE to "install" it and it has to be in the factory offered location. Have you guys run into this at all?
So what is the warranty? 3/36? You could go thru 72 of these if they have a 500 mile shelf life. Are the new ones better? I loved the keyless entry key pad, but I'm not gonna hate my truck that I otherwise love because it doesn't have it. I'd rather not have it than have it work 1/2 azz.....There was not any glue on mine and it could be clipped back together snugly
Yup. And if you move it and try to have warranty work done good luck. Firsthand experience. Move it after install and move it back before service
I am not the expert, but from what I have gathered there was a manufacture defect for a batch of keypads which have a circuit that somehow stays open and drains the batterySo what is the warranty? 3/36? You could go thru 72 of these if they have a 500 mile shelf life. Are the new ones better? I loved the keyless entry key pad, but I'm not gonna hate my truck that I otherwise love because it doesn't have it. I'd rather not have it than have it work 1/2 azz.....
The one in the link is different than what comes on the truck, very similar though. Interesting. I have one on order under warranty, wonder if it will look like this. Does not matter to me either way as long as it works when it comesI have a Factory New Keypad for Sale! Listed in Member Marketplace! $95 Shipped!
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/wts-ford-keypad.3933/
i have no doubt that you don't even need to steal th ecodes these days. I assume there's a Program that would provide your Truck with a series of codes until the right one is presented. If someone is going to go to those lengths to steal your truck it's gonna get stolen no matter what you do. I'm not concerned at all about the code stealers. I've got Insurance that includes Gap coverage.I read somewhere that thieves have equipment to steal the codes off your keys even in your house and unlock start and drive away with your vehicle. Amazon sells a pouch that blocks that. Seems like it would be easy to do it (steal codes) with the keypad on the vehicle.