MGD

PS - remote start is a 3-button sequence ( lock>Start>start )

 

I love my remote tailgate function that I added.

Maybe you guys just need to buy pants that aren't so tight. Or, go buy an edge/ fusion key that doesn't have the trunk button...

 

Good point tough guy. Can we all get pink ones?

 

I feel for you.
I have set the alarm off when doing yard work and having the remote in my pocket.
I thought the wife may drop it because of the kitchen sink in her purse.
I got a silicone cover for my remotes hopefully that will help prevent this issue.

 

That's more than a scratch!!!!

 

I actually do like and use the remote tailgate feature. I usually have a dog kennel in the back and when the tailgate opens the dogs make a run right to it! But I HATE the key fob buttons! Like others I have hit the panic button too many times to count and locked and unlocked by accident with just normal movement of keys in my pocket. This week I walked into the garage and found the tailgate open and about 1/3 down leaning against the garage door! Thankfully I was not going into the garage to leave, or I would have been in exactly the same boat as Wayne! I'm ordering the plastic cover today. Hope it helps! I think I have one of those nylon multi tool cases from BassPro. Hope I don't have to resort to that.


Hate the key fob!!!

 

I love the drop tailgate feature but I agree you should be able to turn it off! The remote portion should disable itself when a trailer is hooked up also. Shortly after I got my truck I had my enclosed trailer hooked up. I was unlocking the truck with the number pad and somehow hit the 5/6 and the tailgate started dropping. I heard the pop but wasn't quite sure what it was. I got back there and grabbed it when it was about an inch from slamming down on trailer Jack. I about crapped my pants!!

 

Amazon LFO04-5-B leather key FOB cover worked for me you just have to open it to use buttons

 

I bought this on Amazon. I find it really helps to prevent inadvertent button presses because the buttons are now recessed enough below the cover's surface. Available in a variety of colors too.

 

I think what Ford should have done was something like the Ford Escape/Edge/Explorer instead haven't it on the push button on the key fob what about waving your foot under the bumper to open the tailgate. most time your hands or full.

http://www.ford.com/suvs/escape/gall.../FMFT0839000H/

Just my two cent