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It is movable? I thought it was wired, no?
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with Forescan, you can do a boat load of change configurations on a Ford. Just takes some time to build up the reference info on all the changes.
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Ford Pass is completely separate from the keypad. Ford Pass is a cell phone app, the keypad is a physical device. Look at almost any other Ford to see what the keypad might look like.
Jalopnik just had an article about the keypads.
https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-deal-with-those-little-door-keypads-that-on-1845464887
One benefit to the pad over the app is that it allows you to leave your phone in the car (or home) too.
Additionally the app will only work if you have cell service. If you are out in the middle of nowhere you won't be able to unlock your car with the app. And remember it takes two cell connections (your phone and your car) so both need to be able to connect.
https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-deal-with-those-little-door-keypads-that-on-1845464887
One benefit to the pad over the app is that it allows you to leave your phone in the car (or home) too.
Additionally the app will only work if you have cell service. If you are out in the middle of nowhere you won't be able to unlock your car with the app. And remember it takes two cell connections (your phone and your car) so both need to be able to connect.
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The other benefit of the keypad (have it on my Fusion) is that you can park and run into the deli with the car running and A/C and tunes on for the dog and LOCK the car. I don't think the app will let you lock the car with it running (never tried) and you certainly can't lock with with the key fob when it is running. For those about to criticize leaving the dog in the car - the deli has street parking right in front and the car is always visible from inside.
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Sorry... I meant the keypad is hardwired. My response was suppose to be about the Keypad, not FordPass.
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Why would you wan to move it? It will likely be mounted in the driver's side B-pillar like it is on most new Fords.
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See the "behind the fuel door" comment above.
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Looks like the pictures show a removable TAB area for the Roof Rack above the windshield. It is likely dealer installed and does not require drilling. I may just go 100% aftermarket with this then.
If it were factory installed and required drilling, I would make a point of getting it upfront.
If it were factory installed and required drilling, I would make a point of getting it upfront.
about the first point - helpful when your keys are elsewhere and your bronco is locked and the doors are on and the roof is on and you don't feel like going to get your keys. that's why it's helpful to have a keypad...
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Thanks for the reminder. If you are really "overlanding" like your options are signaling to others... then you probably want the keypad.
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