Where do you put/store your key fob in the vehicle?

[Surfnbike]

Maybe I am just old but in my F150 I had a physical key which was just fine, so when I got into the truck the key goes into the ignition, turn, vehicle runs. When it is time to get out, take out the key and truck shuts off.

Fast forward to last week when I rented a car with a push-button "keyless" ignition (even though it had a "key" which I had to carry around), and I'll be damned if half the time I lost the fob inside the car since unlike a traditional key which physically holds your keys, this one, rolled off the center console, or fell into a cup holder, or fell in between the seat, et cetera, and sometimes both my wife and I would exit the vehicle, forgetting to push the ignition button to turn the vehicle off LOL. It used to be muscle memory with a physical key.

So what was wrong with the old way? How long did it get you to get used to the push button setup? Is there a place in the bronco to store it, or an aftermarket product to hold your keys like in the "old days?"

Edit: last but not least, I never had to worry about replacing batteries in my F150 key.

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[CBass]

Maybe I am just old but in my F150 I had a physical key which was just fine, so when I got into the truck the key goes into the ignition, turn, vehicle runs. When it is time to get out, take out the key and truck shuts off.

Fast forward to last week when I rented a car with a push-button "keyless" ignition (even though it had a "key" which I had to carry around), and I'll be damned if half the time I lost the fob inside the car since unlike a traditional key which physically holds your keys, this one, rolled off the center console, or fell into a cup holder, or fell in between the seat, et cetera, and sometimes both my wife and I would exit the vehicle, forgetting to push the ignition button to turn the vehicle off LOL. It used to be muscle memory with a physical key.

So what was wrong with the old way? How long did it get you to get used to the push button setup? Is there a place in the bronco to store it, or an aftermarket product to hold your keys like in the "old days?"

Edit: last but not least, I never had to worry about replacing batteries in my F150 key.

Carry mine attached to a carabiner which is hooked into my belt loop. I have lost my Bronco before but never my fob.

 

[BroncocnorB]

In my pocket

 

[KABQ]

In my pocket, where my keys are the rest of the day.

 

[SHANUT]

Mine stays in one of my cupholders at all times. On the rare occasion when I have to lock my bronco, I use the keypad on the outside of the door to lock it. I also use the keypad to unlock it. I always know where my key fob is.

 

[rdg04578]

Mine stays in one of my cupholders at all times. On the rare occasion when I have to lock my bronco, I use the keypad on the outside of the door to lock it. I also use the keypad to unlock it. I always know where my key fob is.

ditto on that. around here we don't lock cars, houses or remove keys

 

[Lej512]

ditto on that. around here we don't lock cars, houses or remove keys

Consider yourself lucky - We have to put a wheel boot on the lawn tractor.

 

[DriveAllNight]

I have had fobs/ push button start on my last 4 vehicles and I never want to go back to keys, in fact I live a pretty much keyless life for my average day, my house has keypads. I don't carry keys anymore and that suits me just fine.

The key fob just stays in my pocket, why would it ever need to come out? My only complaint is that Ford loves their big obnoxious key fobs, would love it to be smaller like other ones.

The only benefit of having a key is that you don't need batteries - but the benefits completely out weigh the need to replace batteris.

I never have to take my key out of my pocket when I'm going anywhere.
When I am home in the morning, I can easily start the car with a few clicks.
I can roll down the windows with a few clicks.
I can roll up the windows with a few clicks.
I can walk up to the door and it unlocks.
Not to mention do these things with the phone app.
Which means never getting into a cold or hot car.

I'm in my 50's, so I grew up with keys, and computerless vehicle - I have zero desire to go back to that crap.

With that said, my last ride had push button gear shifting - that I hate with a passion - there should always be a handle gear shifter - but everyone has their own opinion on that crap also. Some people like push buttons , and I know some of you like the gear on the stalk - I don't miss that crap either.

 

[Shane78]

I saw this on Etsy and thought it was the dumbest thing ever. But I saw your post and I guess if you’re not used to a fob staying in your pocket it has a legitimate use?? Here’s the link.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1730704427/

 

[Mdozier]

Consider yourself lucky - We have to put a wheel boot on the lawn tractor.

I hope that was sarcasm but I laughed out loud. Clever

 

[Figmo]

on my belt in a leather fob sheath I picked up off ETSY

 

[Poppavein]

I’ve set off the alarm too many times while in my pocket. But its fine in the cargo pouch.

 

[EvilJim1971]

I wear Duluth cargo pants almost exclusively.
There is a pocket the perfect size for a key fob on each leg. Bronco fob goes in one, Challenger fob goes in the other.
I don't need to touch the fobs unless I'm changing pants.
I'm 52 and until the last 2 years always had vehicles that used keys to start.
My 96 F-150 is my only driver that still uses a key... And I want to fix that.

 

[Audiomate]

Maybe I am just old but in my F150 I had a physical key which was just fine, so when I got into the truck the key goes into the ignition, turn, vehicle runs. When it is time to get out, take out the key and truck shuts off.

Fast forward to last week when I rented a car with a push-button "keyless" ignition (even though it had a "key" which I had to carry around), and I'll be damned if half the time I lost the fob inside the car since unlike a traditional key which physically holds your keys, this one, rolled off the center console, or fell into a cup holder, or fell in between the seat, et cetera, and sometimes both my wife and I would exit the vehicle, forgetting to push the ignition button to turn the vehicle off LOL. It used to be muscle memory with a physical key.

So what was wrong with the old way? How long did it get you to get used to the push button setup? Is there a place in the bronco to store it, or an aftermarket product to hold your keys like in the "old days?"

Edit: last but not least, I never had to worry about replacing batteries in my F150 key.

Vertically in between the cup holders. I push down slightly until it is firm but not enough to damage the Bronco or fob. Works like a charm since it doesn’t stay on the way of both cup holders.

 

[lapazleo]

Same way I did regular keys for decades on a key ring with the rest of keys in my pocket.

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