2023-2024 Maverick Keypad

[GeoJoe]

Are there any other benefits to the higher priced version keypad other than matching colors?

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[HughdMan]

My dealer just reached out and offered to add the SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD to our 24 Lariat. Build is scheduled for Oct 16th. They want $230 for the option plus install. How does the functionality of this dealer installed keypad differ from the Ford factory keypad on the earlier model years? Is it worth the cost or should I just have them delete it? Appreciate any thoughts or comments.

That cost seems high to me. I would not have ordered one myself, but now that I have it I do find it useful. I ride bikes a lot and carrying a big ring of keys in my Spandex is a pain. Now I do not need to. I did use my phone app before, but if anything happened to the phone there could be an issue. Unless Ford makes the Mav as a PHEV I plan to keep it a long, long time. If I kept it 5 years, $230 is about $46 a year. I'm not sure that would be worth it, but maybe it is. Does it add to resale value?

 

[NJBob]

honestly i see a LOT of folks really like this keypad. I must be a little slow on this passion and understanding the value. if you can unlock the door with the key fob or your phone it seems to be limited value. Maybe you can lock keys and phone in car if going to the beach or other place you wouldn't want to take your keys and phone?

This is the third Fird I have had the keypad. First one I never used it. Second one used it once in a while now I use it all the time. Handy when you don't have your fob on you and need to get into the car. Surprised they removed it.

 

[05FordGT]

Has anyone come up with an inconspicuous place for the keypad on a hybrid?

I had one inside the fuel door of my Focus and that worked well.

I had the prior gen keypad on my 2006 Mustang for many years in the gas door. It was the perfect location. Inconspicuous and out of the way. It was very helpful as Ford actually forgot to add a trunk release button to the early S197 from '05-'09, so having the keypad, I could pop the trunk if I didn't have my keys handy. But once the battery died, I couldn't replace it as Ford stopped selling the prior keypad (programmed using the key turns in the ignition 8 times in 10 seconds) and replaced them with a keypad that has to be programmed using IDS. So any older car cannot use them. Sucks rocks as I loved having my hidden keypad. Wish I could find some NOS keypads.

 

[RickyD]

My 2016 Escape wouldn't lock if I had left the keys inside of it, the doors would automatically unlock. It has push button start and an external keypad. The keypad was nice if I needed to get into the locked vehicle and didn't have the key with me.

 

[jeepgrady]

For what it's worth, I have a 24 Lariat that included the keypad as standard. It certainly looks like a stick on model to me. My 22 Lincoln Corsair has the keypad that is not visible until you touch the area where it's located.

 

[gwrace14651]

Well the dealer says he cannot remove it or lower the price. Said it was part of the factory build sheet and can't be changed since it's now scheduled for production. So I guess I'll just let it ride and see how useful it is.

 

[StarNut]

For what it's worth, I have a 24 Lariat that included the keypad as standard. It certainly looks like a stick on model to me. My 22 Lincoln Corsair has the keypad that is not visible until you touch the area where it's located.

You have a 24 Lariat?

 

[Traegorn]

honestly i see a LOT of folks really like this keypad. I must be a little slow on this passion and understanding the value. if you can unlock the door with the key fob or your phone it seems to be limited value. Maybe you can lock keys and phone in car if going to the beach or other place you wouldn't want to take your keys and phone?

I end up places where I need to leave the truck but want to leave it running (like, say, when stopping somewhere while taking a long trip in the winter and I want to keep the heat running), so being able to lock and unlock from the keypad is super handy.

Other times it's just more convenient than fishing my keys back out of my pocket. Like when I forget something in the truck and just want to grab it real quick.

 

[MetalsGeek]

The hard-wired keypad came standard on my '23 XLT hybrid. I'm astonished it does NOT seem to be included in the Lariat package. What am I missing? I would not leave my keys in an unattended vehicle in general, so I would never use it the way some folks do, but the keypad has been really handy for me when I'm working around home, and for family members (who don't have the key) to get access when we're out running errands.

 

[TheWizziard]

Has anyone come up with an inconspicuous place for the keypad on a hybrid?

I had one inside the fuel door of my Focus and that worked well.

First let me say that everyone has the right to put the keypad where ever they want.

But I want to ask the question, why do you feel that it should be hidden?
If there is a good reason, maybe more of us will want to hide them.

 

[TheWizziard]

I end up places where I need to leave the truck but want to leave it running (like, say, when stopping somewhere while taking a long trip in the winter and I want to keep the heat running)

I do this for the opposite reason. It is hotter than hell down here.
But instead of locking the keys in the truck (where someone could break a window and steal it) I start the truck with the app after I leave it.

 

[sprcoop]

First let me say that everyone has the right to put the keypad where ever they want.

But I want to ask the question, why do you feel that it should be hidden?
If there is a good reason, maybe more of us will want to hide them.

I don't like the look. Integrated, OK. Stick on, rather not see it.

 

[710-oil-614]

In general, I think the de-contented MY24 Mavs are going to end up being the worst model year.

Most expensive, less standard and optional equipment, last year before MY25 refresh where the price may climb by a small amount but interior or other parts may take a huge leap forward.

Time will tell.

 

[ilikebike]

The hard-wired keypad came standard on my '23 XLT hybrid. I'm astonished it does NOT seem to be included in the Lariat package. What am I missing? I would not leave my keys in an unattended vehicle in general, so I would never use it the way some folks do, but the keypad has been really handy for me when I'm working around home, and for family members (who don't have the key) to get access when we're out running errands.

It's included on the MY23 Lariat but was removed entirely from the line for MY24.

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