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

[Rob6805]

Some history behind this feature.

This Is The Deal With Those Little Door Keypads That Mostly Only Fords Have (UPDATE: There's A Few Others)

Since I was a kid, eagerly scrutinizing cars in parking lots, I remember noticing something that only showed up on a few brands of cars: Fords, Lincolns, and the occasional Mercury. That something was a set of five little buttons, each bearing a pair of numbers, placed near the doorhandles of...

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[Roland A]

I use mine almost 100% of the time. Used Forscan to get rid of the double honk and now it's perfect!

 

[Johnathan M]

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.

On my 07 Lincoln MKZ, the code is written on a module under the dash (maybe the unlock or remote module?). When we bought the car used, the previous owner didn't know the code or he didn't give it to us, so I looked online to find out where the factory code was located and once I found it printed on the sticker under the dash, I was able to set my own code on the keypad. Not sure if it's that way on all Ford vehicles, but maybe this will help you out!

 

[Jeff Morris]

Use this feature all the time. Have to remember to pull the keys out of the pocket so they don't get washed. We have a driveway full of Fords and they all have this feature makes it nice not having to run down the keys to gain access to any of them. I was a little disappointed with my 17 Expy had figured it would have had a touchless entry similar to our 2010 MKX 2013 Focus and 2015 Flex but I had to get used to pushing the buttons for access to the expy with the fob in your pocket. Anyone have a good way of replacing or repainting the numbers. LOL Unfortunately, with the not so touchless entry you have to hit the same keys for the doors to lock and unlock whereas the other vehicles mentioned you just put your hand behind the handle to lock or unlock. Consequently, the numbers have worn off. Just looks a little tacky for my tastes. Otherwise, I like the keypads.

 

[curtis-bob]

I guess I must be the odd ball.. I use mine All the time I forget my keys in thr house I forget my keys in the vehicle. Course now with the pushbutton in my 2019 thr keys rarely leave my pocket. I love having this option.

 

[cbbco]

I mainly use it to unlock the car when my keys are buried in the bottom of my purse. As long as you have the key on you, push any button and the door unlocks.

 

[Meeker]

What RFID proof holder do you use from Amazon?

Bought on Amazon (Canada): https://a.co/d/6HSzEaH They fit the fob well, but the keys I have attached are difficult to maneuver so I can close the flap. I should get one of those detachable key rings...

 

[Grizguy]

WOW! I learned something! I HATE carrying the HUGE fob in my pocket and my expy will not let me lock my key in the car. I will try the metal box trick.. Thanks.. I have used the keyless entry some.. but frequently just leave keys in the car unlocked.. Unless I go to town.

 

[Mako825]

When I try to leave key in the car and leave after locking, it honks at me and unlocks. How do you keep it from doing that?

giraffenut - Mine is a 2003 Ford Expedition and it doesn't behave that way. Maybe yours is newer and has this a safety override? Only a guess.

 

[retired_chemist]

I use it all the time. I keep a spare fob hidden in our cars without the battery installed so I don't get the double beep. We have an Expedition and a Bronco Sport, so if I am not carring the correct key I can get in anytime. The same goes for my wife. A lost fob will not destroy a trip as I can put the battery in the spare fob and continue on. I don't leave it running for the reasons stated above.

 

[techdude99]

I never used the keypad, but there are some good suggestions in this thread.

The best thing I did after purchasing my Expedition was using Forscan to customize features. The first change was disabling the double honk.

 

[m3olsen]

When I try to leave key in the car and leave after locking, it honks at me and unlocks. How do you keep it from doing that?

@giraffenut , it sounds like what you're trying to do is lock the doors from inside the vehicle while the door is open, and then close the door while the key is inside. The way to avoid the honk and auto-unlock is to exit the vehicle with the doors unlocked, close the door, and then hit the 7 and 9 keys on the keypad simultaneously to lock the doors from the outside. Make sure you know the code to get back in, or have a spare key accessible, before you do.

 

[ExpyNole]

I know there are people on here who use it and leave their damn keys in their car.
That's dumb as he-double-hockeysticks. Sorry, not sorry. Cars have 'walked away' around me due to that exact reason.

 

[Rob6805]

I know there are people on here who use it and leave their damn keys in their car.
That's dumb as he-double-hockeysticks. Sorry, not sorry. Cars have 'walked away' around me due to that exact reason.

If someone smashes my window and gets into the vehicle and then finds the key... well... have at it.

 

[Dvercher]

Sorry but - Nice to live in place where that don’t happen. Hide the fob and key in all the time. Break-ins leads complications for the offenders in our area - so no worries