Curious

[Kcb2024]

Would like to know if key fob can stay in the vehicle and use the door lock/unlock control only?

 

[Bolt snapper]

Only one way to find out! I don't know if it varies by model year, but my '11 does allow that. It's a great feature.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Would like to know if key fob can stay in the vehicle and use the door lock/unlock control only?

You should post the year, make, and model of the vehicle (and key fob type) for a better chance at a correct answer.

The answer to your question may be in the vehicle owner’s manual.

 

[Jamo]

I lock mine in often and use the keypad to enter. 2014 EL LTD...

 

[jkayca]

I lock mine in often and use the keypad to enter. 2014 EL LTD...

I do this as well. I seem to recall that I had to use the keypad to lock though.

 

[Kcb2024]

You should post the year, make, and model of the vehicle (and key fob type) for a better chance at a correct answer.

The answer to your question may be in the vehicle owner’s manual.

 

[Kcb2024]

I didn’t think about that. Thanks.
2017 Expedition limited.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

In the owners manual for my 011 EL, it specifically states to NOT leave fobs in the vehicle under any circumstances, so there's that, but perhaps that's changed in the newer models

 

[whtbronco]

I lock mine in often and use the keypad to enter. 2014 EL LTD...

I often do the same with my 2004 EB.

I also keep a key hidden on the frame, it cannot be reached without getting under the vehicle to keep it safe. I don't trust electronics so I always want a mechanical backup.

 

[Michael Shepherd]

I didn’t think about that. Thanks.
2017 Expedition limited.

In our 2017 Limited, if the keyfob is anywhere near the front, regardless of whether I use the switch on the door handle or the keypad to lock the doors, they immediately unlock. What I have found is that if I place the key fob in the storage tray where the wheel jack is stowed in the floor at the rear, then I can lock/unlock the car using the keypad.