Change factory keyless entry code.
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I honestly don't see the need for that stupid keyless pad on vehicles with smart fobs. You can't leave it inside accidentally, unless you shield it in aluminum foil (or some other intentional method). Plus you can also unlock the truck with the Ford app if that ever happened, so why that pad? And yes, seems stupid that the truck can always be unlocked with the factory code. I also think that you can only ADD to the factory code, but changing the code on Sync3 doesn't remove the factory one, right? Some of us can easily try that. I changed mine, but haven't tried the pad at all. At least they can't drive the truck away, but could break into it.
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Indeed. Didn't know that, so learned something new today. The only thing (which I already did yesterday) is to store the code card IN YOUR HOUSE, instead of leaving it inside the truck. Now I don't see any drawbacks. He he. Thanks for the info brother.
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if you are out and about you may want to give access to your vehicle to another person using the key pad. If you want to add a code you will need your factory code. Take a pic of it with your phone or keep it on an app like evernote.
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I lock the keys in the truck when I go fishing or anytime I don't want to walk around with keys. Kids sporting events, music festivals and the once or twice a year I go play golf. I also use it to leave the engine running with the A/C on when I go to in and out places like the post office or dry cleaners. That one feature alone would entice me buy another Ford.
(Nobody has said that in this thread yet!)
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In order for this to be a problem, it would have to have been a private sale (not a trade-in), and you must have given your current home address to the seller. The seller must be a criminal who wants to drive to your house and break into your vehicle not knowing if there is something valuable in it. And you must not have moved after selling it. Very very unlikely.
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In order for this to be a problem, it would have to have been a private sale (not a trade-in), and you must have given your current home address to the seller. The seller must be a criminal who wants to drive to your house and break into your vehicle not knowing if there is something valuable in it. And you must not have moved after selling it. Very very unlikely.
The point is, having an unchangeable security code is pretty high up the 'retarded' scale... Would you stick with your bank if they gave you a pin and said "it can't be changed unless you give us $2500"...