‘No key detected’

[aitch-2-oh]

Driving this computer can be maddening, enhanced by interactions with Ford Service (disservice?) Managers.

This ‘No key detected’ glitch was 1 part of a Dealer Service Drop Off a month ago; all the other items were addressed, this one was not, because the Service Manager said “it’s not showing in the trucks history” (or words to that effect).

It happened a half-dozen times during a 2,300 mile road trip, freaked my wife out, ticked me off royal, captured a picture (finally).

Another service call in the near future, which will include this picture and a pithy “please tell me how this picture jibes with this trucks history “.

Lovely. Stay tuned, more to follow…

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[Darnon]

Is it only one key or both that do it?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Driving this computer can be maddening, enhanced by interactions with Ford Service (disservice?) Managers.

This ‘No key detected’ glitch was 1 part of a Dealer Service Drop Off a month ago; all the other items were addressed, this one was not, because the Service Manager said “it’s not showing in the trucks history” (or words to that effect).

It happened a half-dozen times during a 2,300 mile road trip, freaked my wife out, ticked me off royal, captured a picture (finally).

Another service call in the near future, which will include this picture and a pithy “please tell me how this picture jibes with this trucks history “.

Lovely. Stay tuned, more to follow…

Hello, I would like to take a look into your key detection issue. Could you please send us a message with your VIN and mileage?

 

[aitch-2-oh]

Is it only one key or both that do it?

Unfortunately, both. It’s weird to be seated in the truck, locking & unlocking the doors with a key that’s “not detected”.

Eventually the computer recognizes the fob and the ‘ready to drive’ message appears, triggering a sarcastic “Thanks HAL”. To date HAL hasn’t queued up “A Bicycle Built for Two”…

 

[fossil]

Eventually the computer recognizes the fob and the ‘ready to drive’ message appears, triggering a sarcastic “Thanks HAL”. To date HAL hasn’t queued up “A Bicycle Built for Two”…

any chance it's the fob battery?
do both fobs cause the same reaction?

 

[Fred Piering]

Driving this computer can be maddening, enhanced by interactions with Ford Service (disservice?) Managers.

This ‘No key detected’ glitch was 1 part of a Dealer Service Drop Off a month ago; all the other items were addressed, this one was not, because the Service Manager said “it’s not showing in the trucks history” (or words to that effect).

It happened a half-dozen times during a 2,300 mile road trip, freaked my wife out, ticked me off royal, captured a picture (finally).

Another service call in the near future, which will include this picture and a pithy “please tell me how this picture jibes with this trucks history “.

Lovely. Stay tuned, more to follow…

It has happened twice on our 2016 Flex. Both times, the final corrective action that solved the problem was to replace the vehicle Main battery (12V). It was getting soft.

 

[homerdog]

I've had it happen a few times. It's usually when I have both my phone and keyfob in the same pocket. Take one or the other out and the issue goes away.

 

[Montana]

I've also had this happen multiple times in both my current '22 Maverick and a previous '22 Escape Hybrid. It runs and drives every time. I usually just restart the truck and it detects it. I feel the error is a slow one that doesn't clear quick enough, so we see this warning pop up on the dash.

 

[DZPartners]

I just had this issue. 2024 Mav XLT 2.0 AWD with NO Lux package. Drove 45 minute highway trip, doctor appt. lasted about 30 minutes, 45 minute highway trip back to town. stopped at blood draw office. Returned to Maverick 10 minutes later and no start condition "No MyKey Found". Tried my Wifes key, as she was with me and same issue. I took out my phone and started it with the app, then put my key in and came home. Very strange.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I just had this issue. 2024 Mav XLT 2.0 AWD with NO Lux package. Drove 45 minute highway trip, doctor appt. lasted about 30 minutes, 45 minute highway trip back to town. stopped at blood draw office. Returned to Maverick 10 minutes later and no start condition "No MyKey Found". Tried my Wifes key, as she was with me and same issue. I took out my phone and started it with the app, then put my key in and came home. Very strange.

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

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