Does anyone use the door code instead of key to access vehicle?

[frack_the_world]

Having an access code is a neat feature, but I am trying to find a good use case for it. If I ever need something from the car quickly, I just grab my key which is usually on me or near me. If my wife needs something, she tells me to grab it!

Am I missing something about these door access codes that makes them better than using a key? I married into a family of loyal Ford buyers, and I don't know anyone who uses it

 

[TheDoug]

I have used it before when going for a bike ride or walk in the park so I can leave the key in the car.

 

[2018ExpyPlatinum]

Though I don't use it a lot, it's the single best feature any manufacturer has come up with, IMO. I like the ability to lock the keys inside and go keyless as @TheDoug said. It's great to lock and let it run, especially with pets inside, in our AZ heat for those quick stops.

 

[5280tunage]

I use it quite often! I love it. actually, I used to think it looked kind of janky back in the day but now that I have my first car with it, I like the feature. for me its especially handy when I just need to run into the garage and either get something out of the car or put something in. So nice not to have to search for keys every time.

 

[Rob6805]

Ford has had the door keypad forever. My 2001 Excursion had one. I don't know why other mfg's don't have it too (Ford patent maybe?). It's an awesome feature!! I use it all the time. Don't need to grab the key if all I want to do is get something out of the vehicle. And as others have said, you can lock your key in the veh so you don't have to carry it with you.

I have multiple Ford vehicles and a neat thing you can do is make the keypad codes the same for each.

 

[LazSlate]

How does Ford prevent theft of the vehicle? I have not used the key pad.
If they key is in the car and a window is smashed to steal something from inside could the thief drive off then with the car?

 

[Meeker]

I use it too, when backcountry camping or canoeing, because I don't need the headache of losing my keys that far from help! I put the fob in a "RF-proof" thing I found on Amazon, and hide it in the vehicle, so unless they tear it apart they won't be able to drive anywhere. Definitely a good idea to ensure it isn't available to thieves...

 

[sjwhiteley]

I use it occasionally. Not so much that I'd miss it, but it's a great convenience feature. My spouse has used it to put shopping in the car when I'm elsewhere.

 

[wakeboarder]

I use it too, when backcountry camping or canoeing, because I don't need the headache of losing my keys that far from help! I put the fob in a "RF-proof" thing I found on Amazon, and hide it in the vehicle, so unless they tear it apart they won't be able to drive anywhere. Definitely a good idea to ensure it isn't available to thieves...

I keep tin foil in the car for my RF-proof container.

 

[doubleeagle45]

Having an access code is a neat feature, but I am trying to find a good use case for it. If I ever need something from the car quickly, I just grab my key which is usually on me or near me. If my wife needs something, she tells me to grab it!

Am I missing something about these door access codes that makes them better than using a key? I married into a family of loyal Ford buyers, and I don't know anyone who uses it

Not better than a key, no. But convenient as all heck for multiple people in the household to be able to get in and out of the vehicle without physically having a key fob with them.

 

[Rob6805]

How does Ford prevent theft of the vehicle? I have not used the key pad.
If they key is in the car and a window is smashed to steal something from inside could the thief drive off then with the car?

Well, yea. But don't put the key in plain sight and no one would know it's in there.

 

[FunkyFuzz1833]

The Key-Pad is the only thing I use. I havent carried the key around since I started driving Fords 10 years ago. So much easier to just have access without having to look for the key. Also, with Ford Pass, you can lock and unlock the vehicle.

Works great when I am running in somewhere and want to leave the truck running for the dog, in Florida.

 

[Judah144]

I love this feature. I used all the time on my F150 when I would need to get something out of the truck quick as I put my keys on a key hook away from the front door. I also like using the 7-9 buttons to lock the doors even if I don't have the key near by to use the touch sensors on the handle. I just purchased my Expedition and unfortunately the key code card did not come with the vehicle and I only have one key so I can't find the code until I get an additional key.

 

[2018ExpyPlatinum]

Nissan used it back in the 90's. My 1990 (?) Maxima had it. I, also, don't understand why other manufacturers don't do it. I guess in today's world of apps, it's not really needed.

 

[Fasttimes]

One of my favorite Ford features, I use it all the time. Gym, grocery store, hikes, you name it. I got 20 keys on my ring, I don't need that weight.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I often use the code in the summer/winter when I am out with my dogs. It lets me lock the truck running w/ AC/heat on while I run into the store for 5-10 mins. It's also convenient if the Mrs and I are out shopping and split up. If she gets done before I do she can can go sit in the truck if she wants without us having to take our $200 spare key along.

 

[hughes022]

I love this feature. I used all the time on my F150 when I would need to get something out of the truck quick as I put my keys on a key hook away from the front door. I also like using the 7-9 buttons to lock the doors even if I don't have the key near by to use the touch sensors on the handle. I just purchased my Expedition and unfortunately the key code card did not come with the vehicle and I only have one key so I can't find the code until I get an additional key.

Have you tried looking through the settings menus in the sync screens? I'm pretty certain the factory code is there, unless that's why you're saying you need the additional key...

 

[hughes022]

Same here though, love love love the keypad feature. Had it on my 1998 Explorer and every vehicle since. It's a requirement for any Ford vehicle we own from now until they stop

 

[GixxerJasen]

I set mine up but have yet to use it besides testing it. Now I'm looking for reasons to use it. I like the idea of leaving the key behind when mountain biking but it's so easy to zipper it up in my camelbak.

 

[doubleeagle45]

Most typical use case for us is the shopping trip parking lot. Recently out with my family and got a gift for one of the kids. Slipped out to my fathers Expy and put the bag in without having to alert anyone else by asking Grandpa for his key…. he loves it and I am looking forward to it on our new one too.