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May 28, 2026 | 05:30 PM

#21

MarkY

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Originally Posted by rugedraw

Walk away locking and approach unlocking was added as a feature to 2024+ plus trucks. 2021-2023 trucks do not unluck automatically when you get close. If you truck is a 2024+, you cn turn that feature off in your touchscreen settings.

I have a 2026 Platinum and I had to enable Walk Away Lock using Forscan. For some reason on the 2026 model year it isn't enabled by default. The setting has to be enabled in Forscan and then turned on in the touchscreen settings.

May 28, 2026 | 05:53 PM

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rugedraw

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From: Miami, FL

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Originally Posted by MarkY

Yea, we are not sure why the config is turned off on many vehicles. On the Lightnings, it was supposed to be turned on with an OTA update, but if you had the BCM updated, you could just turn it on yourself with FORScan and not wait for the OTA. The 2026 should have it enabled from factory, but to me, it is not surprising that you had to enable yourself.

May 29, 2026 | 03:56 PM

#23

old_engineer

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Originally Posted by RossRR

Good answer! Mine's been disabled since I bought the truck but it still clicks when I approach so the sensors and computer are still active (part of security system?); but nothing comes on (and doors stay locked).

I disabled mine as well to help with the low battery charge issues these trucks have. Like you if I have my key FOB I'll hear relays clicking but at least it isn't lighting up like a Christmas tree every time I walk past the truck.