antenna assembly conversion

[MakinDoForNow]

only problem I have with the stock antenna assembly is its size,my previous vehicle was a 21 escape and it had a much smaller antenna assembly and no rod sticking out. looking at pictures the connector looks to be compatable but I found some info that the escape uses the rear window defroster for AM/FM reception but I have not yet confirmed that data. I have discovered that installing a stubby antenna in place of the 13" stock one does not apear to effect FM or AM reception but it does greatly reduce range of the fob. you have to get much closer to remotely lock or unlock or start thasn you do with the stock long antenna rod.

Maybe?????
Fixing Poor Reception

• • Tighten or replace the antenna mast: Unscrew the exterior antenna whip. Clean any dirt or corrosion off the threads, then hand-tighten it firmly back onto the base. A loose antenna breaks the circuit and kills signal strength. [1]
  • Check the antenna base and ground: Inspect where the antenna base mounts to the vehicle body or roof. A rusty or loose grounding connection starves the signal. On some models, you may need to access under the headliner or interior light housing to tighten the mounting screw and clean the grounding washer. [1, 2, 3]
  • Inspect the coaxial cable: Check the back of the radio receiver or the antenna lead-in cable for loose plugs, kinks, water damage, or corrosion. [1, 2]
  • Isolate electronic interference: Aftermarket phone chargers, LED headlights, dash cams, or portable power adapters plugged into 12V sockets often create electrical noise that blocks weak AM/FM signals. Unplug accessories to see if static disappears.

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[ianjay]

I use the height to put a brightly colored little practise golf ball on it which helps locate the truck in a large parking lot.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I use the height to put a brightly colored little practise golf ball on it which helps locate the truck in a large parking lot.

I have a "friend" who uses gps locate to find his but I just double push lock button to honk and flash lights.

 

[Retro1]

I leave my wife in the truck and she yells "over here honey!"

 

[BuiltFordTough?]

Most cars and SUVs use the rear windshield defroster lines as an antenna booster. Since the Maverick doesn’t have a rear windshield defroster maybe that’s why the antenna is larger?

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I leave my wife in the truck and she yells "over here honey!"

And how does she pick "The Winner"?

 

[Retro1]

And how does she pick "The Winner"?

Totally arbitrary contingent upon my recent behavior.

 

[Dad]

only problem I have with the stock antenna assembly is its size,my previous vehicle was a 21 escape and it had a much smaller antenna assembly and no rod sticking out. looking at pictures the connector looks to be compatable but I found some info that the escape uses the rear window defroster for AM/FM reception but I have not yet confirmed that data. I have discovered that installing a stubby antenna in place of the 13" stock one does not apear to effect FM or AM reception but it does greatly reduce range of the fob. you have to get much closer to remotely lock or unlock or start thasn you do with the stock long antenna rod.

I have the stubby and I have not experienced the loss of signal from my fob. Then again, I didn't measure that distance with the OEM antenna. but my fob still works within a reasonable distance . . . 25-30 feet, maybe more.

 

[MavStangVa]

I have a "friend" who uses gps locate to find his but I just double push lock button to honk and flash lights.

I just hit the alarm button. Everyone in the lot will point to where my truck is.

 

[Cherokee]

My, Touch the door handle to unlock with the key fob in my pocket works sometimes.
I can touch the door handle on top on the lines and it tries to relock more often than open.

An odd little annoyance.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Now THAT is interesting.....

What

 

[Retro1]

What

That the antennae height might impact the FOB effectiveness.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I have the stubby and I have not experienced the loss of signal from my fob. Then again, I didn't measure that distance with the OEM antenna. but my fob still works within a reasonable distance . . . 25-30 feet, maybe more.

When I push my lock button once to flash lights or twice to also honk horn it works for at least 150 feet! A thought = if you put some brands but not all led light bulbs in your garage door opener your remote may not work if the LIGHTS ARE ON due to RF INTERFERENCE so check your bulbs. PERHAPS if you have led bulbs in a delay circuit and are on, then your fob may not work depending on distance and possible RF interference although I think only the builtin AC TO DC conversion in the garage opener is the RF problem.

 

[MavStangVa]

My, Touch the door handle to unlock with the key fob in my pocket works sometimes.
I can touch the door handle on top on the lines and it tries to relock more often than open.

An odd little annoyance.

If you touch the top it will lock the door. If you touch the inside it will unlock. If you wrap your hand around touching both sides it might do either. I experimented with this. Also my GF has a habit of putting her hand on top of the passenger side door handle WAITING for me to unlock which then prevents me from doing so.

 

[Meeka]

My, Touch the door handle to unlock with the key fob in my pocket works sometimes.
I can touch the door handle on top on the lines and it tries to relock more often than open.

An odd little annoyance.

Oh no, not another “door locking” incident!

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