sjfishon Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Just got a new 2018 se was wondering,am thinking of putting one fob in car and use the number access always,is this a good idea ,or might the code not work someday? Steve Edited January 5, 2019 by drolds1 Edited to Correct Spelling of Title 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangster Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 The one on my older car is more mechanical, I used to always leave it running and use the keypad to lock and unlock it, until of course it froze, button press made it break, and the second key was nowhere to be found. BUT once I replaced it, I often do leave the keys in the car and lock and unlock it (like going to beach, swimming pool, for walks or runs, etc). I also do the same with my 2017 Escape that has the overlay and I think it is less likely to suffer a failure. I also have FordPass backup and can unlock it with my cell phone. I think you can lock it with the keypad with a fob inside, I think if you lock it using the door lock and close it unlocks automatically. All 2018 have the intelligent fob I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, sjfishon said: Just got a new 2018 se was wondering,am thinking of putting one fob in car and use the number access always,is this a good idea ,or might the code not work someday? Steve Hi Steve. If you leave the key in the car close enough to the ignition, someone attempting to steal your car would only need to break in and push the Start button to steal your car. So if you decide to do that, make sure you leave the key far enough from the ignition that the car can't be started by just pushing the button. You will need to experiment with places to hide the key that are far enough away. The trunk should be safe, but that would sort of eliminate the convenience of what you are trying to do. Personally, I would not leave the key in the car all the time. I do it once in a while (for the beach etc), as bangster mentioned. When I do, I leave the key hidden in the trunk. As far as the code not working someday? Well, if the battery dies it won't work. And there is always the danger of an electronic glitch, but I wouldn't worry too much about that. Your car being stolen...or a dead battery...would be the bigger worries. Let us know how you make out and good luck. Edited January 3, 2019 by bbf2530 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I'm wondering what the point of this is in the first place. It defeats the purpose of keyless entry. For example, if it's pouring rain and you don't have an umbrella, do you really prefer standing there and punching in the code to just opening the door and getting in with no delay? What about remote start as well? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, drolds1 said: I'm wondering what the point of this is in the first place. It defeats the purpose of keyless entry. For example, if it's pouring rain and you don't have an umbrella, do you really prefer standing there and punching in the code to just opening the door and getting in with no delay? What about remote start as well? Exactly - I don't understand why keeping the fob in your pocket is such a big deal. I forget it's there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, drolds1 said: I'm wondering what the point of this is in the first place. It defeats the purpose of keyless entry. For example, if it's pouring rain and you don't have an umbrella, do you really prefer standing there and punching in the code to just opening the door and getting in with no delay? What about remote start as well? 8 hours ago, akirby said: Exactly - I don't understand why keeping the fob in your pocket is such a big deal. I forget it's there. Hi guys. I agree. I only use it once in a while. Situations like going to the beach, running etc, when I would prefer not to have the keyfob on me and take the chance of losing it. Even then, I hide it in the trunk. In those cases, I'm going back into the trunk before getting into the car anyway, to put away beach chairs, change sweats etc. Even with my older, non-push start MKZ, I also hide the key in the trunk in those cases. Definitely would not leave the push-button start fob for my 2018 anywhere in the passenger compartment. In normal, everyday situations, the key stays in my pocket. I will comment that the fob buttons on the new keyfobs are much more sensitive than the old fobs. Maybe because they are recessed less or the fob is a little bigger. Edited January 4, 2019 by bbf2530 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I totally get leaving it in the vehicle at the pool or the beach or doing some activity. I was talking about not wanting to keep it in your pocket at all and wanting to leave it in the vehicle all the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 5 hours ago, akirby said: I totally get leaving it in the vehicle at the pool or the beach or doing some activity. I was talking about not wanting to keep it in your pocket at all and wanting to leave it in the vehicle all the time. Hi Allen. Oh yes, I completely understood and agree with what you and Art were saying. I was only mentioning that I only do it for the beach etc. That is why I told the OP that I wouldn't recommend leaving the key in the car all the time and that I normally keep it in my pocket, like you guys. And Happy New Year! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvan231 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I have left mine in the car multiple times, but I don't have push to start. It could certainly be a security issue depending on the crime rate in your neighborhood. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Quote People left key fobs inside their cars and auto theft hit an 8-year high https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/01/09/auto-theft-key-fobs/2385559002/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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