Darn Key Fob!

[MLA62563]

Key FOB. Why do you even remove it? Leave it in the vehicle and use the provided keypad on the door. Remote start? use the app. And for those that say someone can steal your vehicle, guess what, they can steal it without it so there is no difference.

Well I'll have to disagree with you on that one. I've never had one of those keypads before, and was looking forward to being able to lock the key in the truck when I went to the park for runs. So the first time I went for a run after I got the truck, I tossed the fob in the armrest storage and hopped out with a smile on my face. But as I pressed the required buttons to lock the truck, I was suddenly keenly aware of all the "lurkers" all around me just sitting around in their vehicles...and realized that any one of them could easily have been scanning for opportunities in addition to getting some fresh air. So if they see me locking the truck with the keypad, they will know I am almost certainly locking the key inside. That was all I could think of while I was running, and I never did it again.
The bottom line is that car thieves are MUCH more likely to break into a vehicle if they know for sure there is an easy pay off. Unless they are desperate, they probably won't do it just on the off chance they might get lucky. And what easier payoff than breaking a window, grabbing the keys they know are in there and flying? Yes there IS a difference. Take the chance if you like, but I don't intend to make a habit of it.
Oh and to the point of this thread, I do occasionally trip the alarm by accident. It's a little too easy to actuate in my opinion...but I wouldn't exactly call it a problem. Maybe a fob protector would help.

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[unlimited]

Well I'll have to disagree with you on that one. I've never had one of those keypads before, and was looking forward to being able to lock the key in the car when I went to the park for runs. So the first time I went for a run after I got the truck, I tossed the fob in the armrest storage and hopped out with a smile on my face. But as I pressed the required buttons to lock the truck, I was suddenly keenly aware of all the "lurkers" all around me just sitting around in their vehicles...and realized that any one of them could easily have been scanning for opportunities in addition to getting some fresh air. So if they see me locking the truck with the keypad, they will know I am almost certainly locking the key inside. That was all I could think of while I was running, and I never did it again.
The bottom line is that car thieves are MUCH more likely to break into a vehicle if they know for sure there is an easy pay off. Unless they are desperate, they probably won't do it just on the off chance they might get lucky. And what easier payoff than breaking a window, grabbing the keys they know are in there and flying? Yes there is a difference.
Oh and I do occasionally trip the alarm by accident. It's a little too easy to actuate...but I wouldn't exactly call it a problem. Maybe a fob protector would help.

Well if you are worried someone will break your window to steal it only because the key fob is in it then you should worry that they would do that anyway. How would they even know you didn't have it with you, lol. Just because you hit the outside buttons? Nah.
We haven't removed our keys for over 20 years and have no intention to. We also have keypads on our homes so we never have a time when we lose our keys or can't get in because we don't have a key. To each their own, we just choose to live simpler and use the technology provided.

 

[MLA62563]

How would they even know you didn't have it with you, lol. Just because you hit the outside buttons? Nah.

Ok, maybe I'm missing something.....but why would anyone use the keypad to lock their car if they had the key in their hand or pocket? Is there another reason one might do that? Looks like a total red flag to me.

 

[unlimited]

Ok, maybe I'm missing something.....but why would anyone use the keypad to lock their car if they had the key in their hand or pocket? Is there another reason one might do that? Looks like a total red flag to me.

If you are parking somewhere that people are sitting like vultures to steal your truck just because you hit the keypad on the outside, maybe you should consider other areas. They could steal your wheels while you are gone or syphon your gas..... Come on.

 

[MLA62563]

"sitting like vultures to steal your truck" "steal your wheels while you are gone or syphon your gas"

This literally describes just about every major metropolitan area in the country....along with a lot of the minor ones. We don't all have the luxury of pulling up stakes and moving to greener pastures. Though I do intend to do so eventually. Until then I will protect my assets. And carrying my key with me seems a trifling inconvenience to that end.
You clearly don't think like a criminal...and that's a compliment!

 

[BlueOval1954]

How long will it be before the spring breaks on the XLT FOB ? It would have been nice if Ford added the push button start on all models instead of going back to the stone age with a key required. At least one step backwards.

 

[Samus]

How long will it be before the spring breaks on the XLT FOB ? It would have been nice if Ford added the push button start on all models instead of going back to the stone age with a key required. At least one step backwards.

Probably so some people would choose to upgrade and Ford would make more money. Just a guess though.

 

[Lightning]

My problem with my XLT key fob is the key keeps flipping open in my pocket

All the time at work. It was happening in my front pocket. Figured I stand so maybe putting it in my back pocket would help. Yet it still it finds a way to flip open.

 

[Criss944]

There is an easy solution to prevent accidently setting of the car alarm with the fob in your pocket. Put the button side of the fob next to your body. I learned this with my VW fob.

Also, I have never had the key blade open in my pocket.

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