Goodbye: Securicode Keypad 🤔

[VRFlyer]

It is called a modern convenience. Some people may struggle to understand why people drive cars when horses and bicycles exist.

Yeah, where do I stick/hide my key in a Horsey?

Up it's poop-chute, I suppose will do, and carry some disposable insemination gloves.

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[Jimko]

This, right here.

Just out of curiosity, care to share your custom code with the rest of us? ?

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[VRFlyer]

I just knew you were an up in the bumper kinda a guy.

Now someone will try and find out where he goes running and BAM, free truck! ?

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Quite a few people do meth, too. I don't advise you do that, either.

Yeah, that’s a good call

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Probably.

This is only my second vehicle with working AC. I'm somehow still alive.

Well, now that you have it, use it may make you a little less grouchy.

 

[Larrymoe]

Well, now that you have it, use it may make you a little less grouchy.

The AC? It's 35 here. I'm good.

 

[Spiffy]

Excuse my ignorance, but if they don't have a key, how do they start and drive the truck?

I keep the key locked in the glove box. I carry the spare key.

 

[Whoosh]

I'm torn. I have the door keypad, and it is useful, however I have yet to use it on this truck. Probably just because I haven't memorized the code yet. But I do like the idea of being able to hide the other one somewhere, like in the gas filler door. Of course thats been discussed enough that its probably no longer a "hiding" spot.

I'm upset they took my rain sensing wipers away, and gave me back auto start stop...but I know those are pretty easy fixes all things considered.

Are rain sensing wipers a trim thing? I ask because my 25, 702 Platinum has them…as for the gas filler door, the hybrid’s gas door has an internal release

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Are rain sensing wipers a trim thing? I ask because my 25, 702 Platinum has them…as for the gas filler door, the hybrid’s gas door has an internal release

My 302A XLT has the rain sensing wiper option

 

[HammaMan]

Was just playing around on ford's site and all F150s from the 301 up come with the "securicode keypad". Seems like their "optional" thing lasted all of 5 minutes.

The question is are they going back to the integrated door pillar units or are they just slapping this retarded looking plastic box on all of them?

The verbiage on the site says nothing about 'wireless', it's now the same as previous years
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[Spiffy]

I just knew you were an up in the bumper kinda a guy.

Hiding a 200.00 keyfob in the bumper when my guys arrive at a job site while everyone is looking?
Why not just lock it in the glove box and use the keypad to both lock and unlock the door?
Leave truck, press two buttons to lock. Open truck with code.
Main thing is I'm not running around trying to get the keys back. Even with the key FOB in the truck it can't be stolen. The alarm and interior protection sense when truck is broken into or movement inside when the truck is locked with the keypad. Alarm goes off and ignition is disabled.

 

[HammaMan]

Hiding a 200.00 keyfob in the bumper when my guys arrive at a job site while everyone is looking?
Why not just lock it in the glove box and use the keypad to both lock and unlock the door?
Leave truck, press two buttons to lock. Open truck with code.
Main thing is I'm not running around trying to get the keys back. Even with the key FOB in the truck it can't be stolen. The alarm and interior protection sense when truck is broken into or movement inside when the truck is locked with the keypad. Alarm goes off and ignition is disabled.

Until someone hits unlock on that keyfob

Where do you keep the truck parked ?? If I'm ever in town and don't want to fool with uber. Just find where I left it on the app.

 

[Spiffy]

Would it still be an engine? Yes.
Would it be a V8 engine? No.
Would it provide the same functionality? Nope - can't tow as much, can't haul as much, gets different gas mileage, etc. Different engine = different functionality = different results.

On either keypad, enter 5 digit code to open? Yup!
On either keypad, enter 5-digit code plus other button to perform other tasks? Yup - exact same!
On either keypad, press bottom two buttons to lock? Yup!

Other than how it LOOKS or FEELS, the stick-on keypad provides the EXACT same, identical functionality as the previous one. I clearly detailed that in post #96.

Next!

But it's a pretty hefty price increase on a 80k truck when it's been standard for as long as I remember. And before anyone says that Ford can charge what they want. I'm sure you will be ticked off when you have to start paying extra for power steering, AC, a freaking glove box, windows. Remember the model A? No windows.
Ford's attitude towards nick picky options and turning comfort features into a cash grab is petty.

Christ what does the keypad cost ford. 12.00?
If they want to save 12.00 remove AM radio,
It's just the let's cheepen up our trucks thing and see what people bitch about the most and start charging to put it back.
I can't wait until ford starts charging subscription just to drive the dam thing. The whole truck is going to be alacart. You want seats? 2600.00
You want 6 way seats, another 200.00. Or you can pay a monthly fee.
Or the best one yet. You want a battery that doesn't go to sleep? Go buy one otherwise be happy with the cheep one we give you.
I bought one of ford's most expensive trucks because it had outstanding comfort features.
Smart headlights, couture seats, extendable steps, everything that distinguished it as a Platinum with the highest options. And they are priced that way. But now they are taking the keypad out if the package and setting it as a charged second option.

 

[Spiffy]

Reading these posts. It's amazing to read some people thinking that options are not necessary.
Just buy a xlt and be happy. "My first car didn't have back seats" or i"t didn't have a radio"

Then there are people here that are missing the point. Something that was standard now costs 225.00. And it's subpar, cheep looking and prone to dead batteries.
Ford is trying to figure out what standard options to delete, see how much push back there is and put it back for a high fee. I feel privileged to have a volume button on my steering wheel.
What else is Ford going to delete and charge to put it back? Power lift tail gate? Interior ambient lighting? O wait they did that already. How about remote start or intermittent wipers?

It's not just Ford. Dodge is so cheep that they put a knob to change gears. I guess having a consol shifter was too expensive. Even if it was fake.
I woukd have a hard time resting my hand on that dash know. I woukd have to rest it on the steering wheel.
It was all the little Easter eggs that goes into Ford trucks that drew me to their brand. With Ford taking them away they become less attractive.

I hate that they took away the folding tail gate step. In 5'6" with arthritis. And if I had the tailgate down in the new one i wouldn't be able to get up into the bed.

 

[Spiffy]

Until someone hits unlock on that keyfob

The fob is locked in the glove box.

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