Goodbye: Securicode Keypad 🤔

[v8440]

Yeah, I dunno about all that. All I addressed was the ability to pull codes.

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[Old Hat]

Those of you that don't like the keypad, or don't use them, are what are called "ludites".

Considering the keypad has been around for 45 years I'm pretty sure at least some Ludites like to use them. Maybe even most.

 

[Spiffy]

Yeah, I dunno about all that. All I addressed was the ability to pull codes.

I did some investigation just now. I use a topdon smart scanner. I called them and learned that I can get a subscription to autoauth. It's a secure gateway license that allows us to access Chrysler and dodge.

 

[Jerome10]

I've scanned a few pages but not all 11.

Really a shame if the keypad is gone for good. I've felt for decades that is 1 feature that Ford has nailed and I can't believe nobody else copied it.

I don't use it much but if you go to the beach, or I like to do lake swims sometimes, being able to just leave the key in the truck and lock it rather than trying to hide your key with your towel and leaving it on the shore where someone could steal the key and then get into your car.... awesome awesome feature.

 

[Mike50]

To each their own… I think the keypads are super tacky and are the only thing I don’t like on the side of my 85k truck. I searched far and wide for a model without one, had to settle for it. My keys are always on me, the convenience is a myth in my existence.

I haven't carried a car key in 10 years. It stays in the truck and car. Unlock with the keypad, lock by pushing the two bottom buttons simultaneously. Never have to look for a key, keep up with a key, store and find a key while traveling by air for 2 weeks. My pockets have too much in them already - phone in one, pocketknife, small tape measure, change in the other.

 

[roadPilot]

Bye.

I don't think you read his post correctly. He said he's NOT going anywhere.

 

[roadPilot]

Really a shame if the keypad is gone for good.

It's not. It can still be ordered with a new truck or added.

 

[mwf5888]

It's not. It can still be ordered with a new truck or added.

This keypad's last year was 2024. Only the adhesive wireless version, see prior post.

 

[Larrymoe]

I don't think you read his post correctly. He said he's NOT going anywhere.

From his post- "If Ford drops the keypad, it will free me to buy another brand."

 

[Spiffy]

Bye.

That's a shitty reply. Why is it when someone complains about what ford is doing, some get all uppity like ford can't do wrong? They act like someone said their baby is ugly. This is the number one site to post our gripes.
Ya all go buy a base model and think we should just be happy with the deletions from 80k+ trucks.
The keypad that we now have to pay for is 250.00! And its a crappy battery powered stick on that looks cheesy. What happens when the battery goes dead in 20 below temps? Will it ice up? Will it wear out? In all my dozen trucks with ford's oem keypad I never once had issues with it.
Its a message from ford that they don't think we care about value.
If you don't like our complaints then move on to the next thread. Noone is forcing you to respond.

 

[Larrymoe]

That's a shitty reply. Why is it when someone complains about what ford is doing, some get all uppity like ford can't do wrong? They act like someone said their baby is ugly. This is the number one site to post our gripes.
Ya all go buy a base model and think we should just be happy with the deletions from 80k+ trucks.
The keypad that we now have to pay for is 250.00! And its a crappy battery powered stick on that looks cheesy. What happens when the battery goes dead in 20 below temps? Will it ice up? Will it wear out? In all my dozen trucks with ford's oem keypad I never once had issues with it.
Its a message from ford that they don't think we care about value.
If you don't like our complaints then move on to the next thread. Noone is forcing you to respond.

Ford does not care obviously. You're screaming into the void. That was the best way I could sum that up at that moment.

People act like their single acts or declarations mean something. Either make your buying habits a statement, or it's worthless.

 

[Djansma]

I use the keypad all the time Ford really screwed up eliminating this feature put it back

 

[roadPilot]

From his post- "If Ford drops the keypad, it will free me to buy another brand."

Crap! I need to reread his post! Lol. Been a long day!

 

[roadPilot]

Bee ohh ohh ayche ohh ohh. If you're gonna buy something else over a keypad, don't let the door hit you in the back side on the way out! ?

 

[Wakevictim]

My Key stays in my truck 100% of the time. I don't carry keys at all because of it. I'm beginning to use the Ford App more and more now that there's buttons in the phone's control center but 95% of the time I use the keypad.

I’m the same as you. I’ve also started using the app to start my truck when I’m still in my office where my key fob won’t reach for the winter. Nice to know my truck is nice and toasty when I get in it. And no more worrying about the windshield being frosted.

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