Hidden key fob storage?

[NotaJeep]

Noticed the center console has a key fob cut out hidden spot under the fabric mat. Seems cool if this wasn’t a push button start. If you left the key there anyone could get in a start/steal the vehicle. This have a purpose I’m not aware of that makes sense?

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[Mgro]

Noticed the center console has a key fob cut out hidden spot under the fabric mat. Seems cool if this wasn’t a push button start. If you left the key there anyone could get in a start/steal the vehicle. This have a purpose I’m not aware of that makes sense?

If your key fob battery dies, place fob there and it will work anyway, town and country demo’d it on YouTube. Pop out the battery of your fob if you want to try it!

 

[RagnarKon]

If the battery in your key fob ever dies you can put the key there and still start the vehicle

 

[NotaJeep]

If the battery in your key fob ever dies you can put the key there and still start the vehicle

I might put some cash there as some emergency money. Couple twenty’s or something.

 

[RhodeIslandRed]

You can also turn a key fob into a restricted key for kids, mechanic or valet. You'd have to read the manual on how to do it, but ultimately, you put the fob in that spot to flash it. Then that key can restrict speed, maybe the radio and some other stuff.

updated...here's the link.
https://thebronconation.com/guide-using-the-ford-bronco-mykey-system/

 

[DC9atnight]

Can anyone tell me if the Ford console vault accessory covers up this feature or is there a cutout at the bottom?

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Can anyone tell me if the Ford console vault accessory covers up this feature or is there a cutout at the bottom?

If its anything like the one I have in my f150, the bottom is cutout.

 

[Toccoa]

Noticed the center console has a key fob cut out hidden spot under the fabric mat. Seems cool if this wasn’t a push button start. If you left the key there anyone could get in a start/steal the vehicle. This have a purpose I’m not aware of that makes sense?

You should probably read the owners manual. There are lots of little things like this in there.

 

[NotaJeep]

You should probably read the owners manual. There are lots of little things like this in there.

What does the owners manual say that is used for? Sorry I’ve been busy driving my Bronco, not reading all 256 pages of the manual…but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Toccoa]

What does the owners manual say that is used for? Sorry I’ve been busy driving my Bronco, not reading all 256 pages of the manual…but thanks for the suggestion.

You’re missing out. It’s a real page turner.

If the battery in your key fob is too low to start the Bronco, you place it in that spot and you’ll be able to start it.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...d=7704&vFilteringEnabled=False&userMarket=USA

 

[NotaJeep]

You’re missing out. It’s a real page turner.

If the battery in your key fob is too low to start the Bronco, you place it in that spot and you’ll be able to start it.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...d=7704&vFilteringEnabled=False&userMarket=USA

Ok…that is actually very helpful. Guess I need to d done reading.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

What purpose does this piece of styrofoam serve in the console?

 

[tjnoffy]

Ok…that is actually very helpful. Guess I need to d done reading.

You also use this slot to program a 3rd or 4th additional key fob, but you need two working, programmed key fobs to do it.

 

[RagnarKon]

You also use this slot to program a 3rd or 4th additional key fob, but you need two working, programmed key fobs to do it.

Yeah... and the two key requirement is a bummer.

If you ever lose or break one of your two factory-default key fobs (or in my case... a dog decides to chew it up), your only option is to go to a dealership and have them program a new key fob for $350-$400 or so.

I mean, I guess the two key fob requirement makes sense. By requiring two key fobs, you are preventing people from stealing your keys out in public and just programming new keys for you vehicle at-will. But the $350 - $400 price tag is a bit much. Gone are the days of going down to your local locksmith to have him cut a new key for $20.

What purpose does this piece of styrofoam serve in the console?

It's just a cheap trick to prevent stuff from rattling around in there while driving and making a bunch of noise. Ended up making my own out of some spare packing material for my Focus.

 

[OU812]

Yeah... and the two key requirement is a bummer.

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I mean, I guess the two key fob requirement makes sense. By requiring two key fobs, you are preventing people from stealing your keys out in public and just programming new keys for you vehicle

Yes to the latter.

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