Why is my dash giving me this message??

[WuNgUn]

Only started today... Every time I switch it off, I get....

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[Lifeliberty]

I've read it had something to do with key interference at gas stations. I think it happened to me once in my garage

 

[SnowBronco]

I think it might have something to do with battery level/voltage? Did you get a notification on ford pass app? I did once saying it was shutting certain things down until charging was done/ vehicle driven for a bit. Or along those lines. It was back in like February.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Thread 'Gas station key fob interference - "Restart Now or Key Is Needed"' https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...erference-restart-now-or-key-is-needed.46972/

Thread 'Key not found error' https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/key-not-found-error.47083/

Post in thread 'Anyone Else Having Key Problems With Their 2021 Bronco ?' https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ems-with-their-2021-bronco.38993/post-1444019

 

[WuNgUn]

I was to Toronto and Cambridge and back home... No gas stations or post offices. It even did it when I parked my car at home
One of the times, it gave me a "key not detected" error but never failed to start. Maybe just battery.
Nothing showing up in the App

 

[ColeTrain84]

Mine had this happen once at a gas station too. it was bizarre. I opened the door with the key instead and then when i got in it started right up

 

[TrailRaider]

If it is anything like my '13 Focus, if the key is not detected when you shut the car off, you have 10 seconds to restart the vehicle. Pop a fresh battery in your fob and see if it does the same thing.
My key fobs barely last 8-10 months, and that's with me never using any of the buttons. If you are button heavy, I'd imagine its more like 4-6 months. Or it could be a receiver antenna issue. Place the fob in it's socket and run the same test. If it still says it with the fob in the console, I'd guess antenna/socket issue. But I don't have my Bronco yet, so not sure of the similarities/differences in the IA systems.

 

[WuNgUn]

If it is anything like my '13 Focus, if the key is not detected when you shut the car off, you have 10 seconds to restart the vehicle. Pop a fresh battery in your fob and see if it does the same thing.
My key fobs barely last 8-10 months, and that's with me never using any of the buttons. If you are button heavy, I'd imagine its more like 4-6 months. Or it could be a receiver antenna issue. Place the fob in it's socket and run the same test. If it still says it with the fob in the console, I'd guess antenna/socket issue. But I don't have my Bronco yet, so not sure of the similarities/differences in the IA systems.

Oh, I get it... Just so you're not stranded, it let's you know and gives you a minute to restart just in case....?

 

[XirallicBolts]

Pretty much. It's just a grace period in case you genuinely left your keys at home or a gas station.

It can occur if your key is too close to a phone or in your left pocket. The antennae only has a range of 3 feet or so.

If you're confident you have your key, you can safely ignore the message. I get it maybe 1:20 times with my Flex

 

[Aschmurf]

My 2014 Jag does the same thing (Ford FOB with Jaguar logo stuck on it). Just cycle power and it should be fine. It's a RFI communication error with the FOB. nothing to worry about.

 

[rayhil67]

If it is anything like my '13 Focus, if the key is not detected when you shut the car off, you have 10 seconds to restart the vehicle. Pop a fresh battery in your fob and see if it does the same thing.
My key fobs barely last 8-10 months, and that's with me never using any of the buttons. If you are button heavy, I'd imagine its more like 4-6 months. Or it could be a receiver antenna issue. Place the fob in it's socket and run the same test. If it still says it with the fob in the console, I'd guess antenna/socket issue. But I don't have my Bronco yet, so not sure of the similarities/differences in the IA systems.

WTF.... I had the same batteries in my JK fob for 5 years and that had a remote start. My H3 is going on 7 years since replace I had to replace the fob cause the plastic broke that holds the fob to key ring, battery as still ok but replaced anyway

 

[Sherminiator]

WTF.... I had the same batteries in my JK fob for 5 years and that had a remote start. My H3 is going on 7 years since replace I had to replace the fob cause the plastic broke that holds the fob to key ring, battery as still ok but replaced anyway

Mine have lasted roughly 3-4 years in other Ford products

 

[FleshTuxedo]

Just had this happen tonight. Turned off my Bronco then got the message.
Wondering if it'll happen again.

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