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I know the keypad bothers a lot of people. And I agree it’s lame that it’s a stick-on piece on the bronco. However, since all bronco models have push button start, I think there is an interesting case to make for this combo.
On my f150 I have the keypad. I leave the keys in the truck all the time. Going for a hike, going to the beach, dog park, etc. I lock the truck on the way out and push my code to get back in. My wife uses the code also so neither of us “needs” the keys to get in the truck. I can also get something out of it when I don’t have the keys, like if I’m outside the house for any reason and keys are inside. Additionally, it’s impossible to lock the keys in the car.
the Only problem with my f-50 is I need the key to start the car (no push button)- so I pull it out of the console, then put it back after parking. I’ve done this for years with zero issues.
now previously I had a German vehicle with intelligent access, and unfortunately you could not lock the keys in the car. It would just unlock for anyone.
Theoretically with the bronco I can just leave the keys in the center console when doing actives, and won’t even need to take them out to start the car.
now, this is problematic with a soft top or no top. (Unless you use the other key to lock them in the console... maybe a possibility) So most likely I’ll need to have a lockbox somewhere for the summer months.
with intelligent access however, I’m not sure you could leave the keys in a lock box, because the car would just unlock and start for anyone who grabs the handle....
anyway, I know most people don’t care, but if you like to leave your keys in the car (and never ever have the possibility of getting locked out) - the keypad is priceless IMHO.
On my f150 I have the keypad. I leave the keys in the truck all the time. Going for a hike, going to the beach, dog park, etc. I lock the truck on the way out and push my code to get back in. My wife uses the code also so neither of us “needs” the keys to get in the truck. I can also get something out of it when I don’t have the keys, like if I’m outside the house for any reason and keys are inside. Additionally, it’s impossible to lock the keys in the car.
the Only problem with my f-50 is I need the key to start the car (no push button)- so I pull it out of the console, then put it back after parking. I’ve done this for years with zero issues.
now previously I had a German vehicle with intelligent access, and unfortunately you could not lock the keys in the car. It would just unlock for anyone.
Theoretically with the bronco I can just leave the keys in the center console when doing actives, and won’t even need to take them out to start the car.
now, this is problematic with a soft top or no top. (Unless you use the other key to lock them in the console... maybe a possibility) So most likely I’ll need to have a lockbox somewhere for the summer months.
with intelligent access however, I’m not sure you could leave the keys in a lock box, because the car would just unlock and start for anyone who grabs the handle....
anyway, I know most people don’t care, but if you like to leave your keys in the car (and never ever have the possibility of getting locked out) - the keypad is priceless IMHO.
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