Where do you put your keys?

[Bonji]

I keep my fob in the charging pit, use the keypad on door for all locking/unlocking needs. Spare key hangs in the kitchen for remote start cold-ass mornings.

 

[Deadman]

Charlie Brown has legs?! I thought he had hips and feet!

Sure he does, they are like pencils!

 

[Artie]

I opted for the console security safe to be installed in the center console. I love it. I can slip the iPads in there easily along with my 'protection' and even the key fob! No worries!

How much space did you lose by getting the safe?

 

[nate6966]

How much space did you lose by getting the safe?

None

 

[Rancidlunchmeat]

I opted for the console security safe to be installed in the center console. I love it. I can slip the iPads in there easily along with my 'protection' and even the key fob! No worries!

Good idea. Any pictures? what brand / model?

 

[nate6966]

It was from Ford OEM accessories.
Though I believe some aftermarket options are more secure even if they're more expensive

 

[aggiegrad05]

You can order it when you order your vehicle. I did with my 2018 but there was some snafu and it didn't show up with it installed. I decided to save my $350 and not throw a hissy.

https://accessories.ford.com/catalog/product/view/id/11094/s/compartment-asy-stowage/category/3112/

 

[TobyU]

It only took 37 posts to bash a millennial...excellent job, group!

I have nothing attached to my fob. When I do have to carry it, it fits very well in whatever pants I'm wearing. But I do agree it is huge.

(I am a millennial)

Should have been by the 5h post. Too bad I didn't bother to respond to this one.

But here goes.

In the ignition, where they belong!

But really, I used to carry a large key ring of keys. Then even had one of the two piece detachable ones for a while.
It got to be a little large in the pocket but mostly I quit because the weight and some small keys on there were wearing out the pocket in my work pants.

Part of making things cheaper and poorer design today but pockets are not usually as deep (little girly hands) and thin material- almost see through and usually white...Terrible when black would not show dirt.

I had a friend who never carried his keys and every time we would go somewhere he would say.."Let me go get my keys"
I always had min in my pocket and for 3-4 cars.
BUT with too many cars and too many keys I finally went his way..."Let me go get my keys"

I still have my wallet on me in my pocket from the time I put my pants on until I take them off and often it stays in the pocket because they are work pants that get worn multiple times before washing.



But IN THE IGNITION because cars should have a key that goes into the switch and turns to start the car.

Upon saying that I just realized it si jsut one more step in the wussification of America.
Remember when young people who haven't driven have to BE TAUGHT to start a car!!
Turn it far enough but LET GO when it starts to not grind the starter!!!

THIS IS WHY they went away from keys.
IDIOT PROOF...you know why there is idiot proof??? Because at least 30% of our population are idiots!!

Where is the keymaster?? Gatekeeper?? Anyone???

 

[aggiegrad05]

Should have been by the 5h post. Too bad I didn't bother to respond to this one.

But here goes.

In the ignition, where they belong!

But really, I used to carry a large key ring of keys. Then even had one of the two piece detachable ones for a while.
It got to be a little large in the pocket but mostly I quit because the weight and some small keys on there were wearing out the pocket in my work pants.

Part of making things cheaper and poorer design today but pockets are not usually as deep (little girly hands) and thin material- almost see through and usually white...Terrible when black would not show dirt.

I had a friend who never carried his keys and every time we would go somewhere he would say.."Let me go get my keys"
I always had min in my pocket and for 3-4 cars.
BUT with too many cars and too many keys I finally went his way..."Let me go get my keys"

I still have my wallet on me in my pocket from the time I put my pants on until I take them off and often it stays in the pocket because they are work pants that get worn multiple times before washing.



But IN THE IGNITION because cars should have a key that goes into the switch and turns to start the car.

Upon saying that I just realized it si jsut one more step in the wussification of America.
Remember when young people who haven't driven have to BE TAUGHT to start a car!!
Turn it far enough but LET GO when it starts to not grind the starter!!!

THIS IS WHY they went away from keys.
IDIOT PROOF...you know why there is idiot proof??? Because at least 30% of our population are idiots!!

Where is the keymaster?? Gatekeeper?? Anyone???

Or, ya know, keyless entry/ignition is just more convenient. But I'm sure it's the thing you said about a grand scheme to wussify america...much more plausible.

(I'm just having a little fun with you...no offense. As I mentioned in another post earlier, I'm a millennial so you can write off my opinion anyway.)

 

[Artie]

I don’t miss ignition keys. I carry zero keys now and I’ve never looked back. I know this isn’t viable for everyone but it is for me. Pairing down my nonessential EDC has been great. I wish I could drop the fob in lieu of my phone but that feature wasn’t out in 2018 for the Navigator.

 

[Deadman]

It is absolutely to protect the idiots and they are multiplying fast. I think I was born a generation too late.

 

[TobyU]

Or, ya know, keyless entry/ignition is just more convenient. But I'm sure it's the thing you said about a grand scheme to wussify america...much more plausible.

(I'm just having a little fun with you...no offense. As I mentioned in another post earlier, I'm a millennial so you can write off my opinion anyway.)

None taken. As long as you don't come at me in a superior or condescending tone...we are all good.
We are all entitled to our opinions EVEN WRONG ONES!!

I don't think it is more convenient though.
Having one small non rfid key for each vehicle on the same ring was more convenient for me. But the keys got bigger and the plastic often breaks do that doesn't work as well.

You certainly can't carry 4-5 key fobs in your pocket!!

So regardless....you "Have to go get your keys"
If you drive multiple vehicles all the time.

I drive about 5 vehicles at my house in an average week.

I used to have all the keys in one pocket.
Another reason ford keys are better. Older GMs even as new as late 90s had two keys so you couldn't get in. Baaad!!

Also why I think all cars should have keyless entry pads on the door.
Only need the ignition key and you can open door with code.

I run into a lot of millennials that don't agree with what "society" says they believe, so it doesn't matter too much what we are.
WE are our own unique individual.

If others don't like that, they can piss off!

 

[Deadman]

I think part of the problem is for us that drive multiple vehicles in a day/week/whatever. I often drive any combination of 7 vehicles in any given day depending on what I need to do that particular day. For THAT reason, these FOB's are a complete and utter failure. I simply can't keep 7 FOB's in my pocket and if I did and all of my employees did, then I would need 4-5 set of FOB's for every one of these cars. The main problem is whoever drives vehicle A puts that FOB in their pocket and goes and does whatever job is needed, then they return the vehicle to the garage and there is no key to physically turn off, so they forget the stupid FOB in their pocket and then they end up with it at their home and the next person that goes to get in the car has no key for it. This cycle gets VERY vicious and we fight it every single day.

Now on the other hand, my wife mostly drives the same car everyday, so she loves the FOB because it just stays in her purse at all times and nobody else ever needs that key during the day.

Every circumstance is different, but mine sucks with these FOB's. Somedays I drive my old Diesel pickup just because it still has a key and keyless entry remote. Its just so much less annoying! . The best part is that it never honks at me! lol

 

[Bonji]

I think part of the problem is for us that drive multiple vehicles in a day/week/whatever. I often drive any combination of 7 vehicles in any given day depending on what I need to do that particular day. For THAT reason, these FOB's are a complete and utter failure. I simply can't keep 7 FOB's in my pocket and if I did and all of my employees did, then I would need 4-5 set of FOB's for every one of these cars. The main problem is whoever drives vehicle A puts that FOB in their pocket and goes and does whatever job is needed, then they return the vehicle to the garage and there is no key to physically turn off, so they forget the stupid FOB in their pocket and then they end up with it at their home and the next person that goes to get in the car has no key for it. This cycle gets VERY vicious and we fight it every single day.

A great reason to keep the keyfobs in the vehicles and use keypads for entry.

 

[TobyU]

A great reason to keep the keyfobs in the vehicles and use keypads for entry.

Yes, if all vehicles are new enough to have the key fobs but it only works in that case. No real perfect solution

 

[carymccarr]

I agree, until I was hanged this cinder block key that is ridiculous in size.

Is it bigger than your phone or wallet?


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[Deadman]

Is it bigger than your phone or wallet?


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Its the thickness. Its 4X the thickness of my iPhone. Its just a fat slob of a FOB! I seriously ALMOST didn't buy this vehicle because of this key, but I gave in and hope I could get past it.

 

[Michael McC]

Slightly off topic, but for those who need keys for various other things, like a warehouse or jobsite or marina or second home...

Once I got beyond 5 keys on a ring, I bought a little key ring holder like you might find inside a kitchen door and mounted it inside my console. Now I carry just the fob and house key (usually leave them in car). The keys to the rental house, marina, dad's house, etc. hang on that key holder in my console. I never have to pull up to the marina and realize I left the key fob for that gate at home.

Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Adhe...d=1575512343&sprefix=key+rack,aps,161&sr=8-26

 

[TobyU]

Its the thickness. Its 4X the thickness of my iPhone. Its just a fat slob of a FOB! I seriously ALMOST didn't buy this vehicle because of this key, but I gave in and hope I could get past it.

EXACTLY why I say the manufacturers don't either know OR CARE we want.

They do what they want and know we HAVE to buy what they make...well we have to buy something somebody makes.

 

[Redstripe19]

Slightly off topic, but for those who need keys for various other things, like a warehouse or jobsite or marina or second home...

Once I got beyond 5 keys on a ring, I bought a little key ring holder like you might find inside a kitchen door and mounted it inside my console. Now I carry just the fob and house key (usually leave them in car). The keys to the rental house, marina, dad's house, etc. hang on that key holder in my console. I never have to pull up to the marina and realize I left the key fob for that gate at home.

Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Adhesive-Damage-Free-Removes-Cleanly/dp/B01DMU6Y1S/ref=sr_1_26?crid=3JQ47S47IPX6N&keywords=key+rack+for+wall&qid=1575512343&sprefix=key+rack,aps,161&sr=8-26

That’s a nice way to keep track of multiple keys. I can’t leave anything of value in my car anymore. Earlier this year my truck was stolen straight out of my work parking lot at 3pm!