Keyless entry?

[Brownw01]

Also read another blog that mentioned someone hid one under the rear license plate where there was a "hide a key" spot... But can not locate a pic of this.... :shrug:

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[DivineStrike]

I might actually get this as an accessory. I don't want it built into the car obviously but if it were done like the OP that would be cool. My key's are normally pretty big as I lose them all the time, so not carrying them around would be great. Would probably use the gas cap idea or around the trunk.

 

[DBCooper]

I have this on the fusion, never used it. Why would I? Never quite got it, I always have my keys on me no matter what

you people actually leave your keys in the car when you're not with it? seems extremely stupid to me.

Really. Who leaves their car keys in their car on purpose? Sounds like a use case scenario for like 5 people total.

That's what I thought 'til I got it. I ALWAYS leave my keys in the car now. I love it. Just throw them under the seat, or in the console, lock the doors and I'm good.

No more carrying all that crap in my pocket, or forgetting where I left my keys. If one of my family needs the car, they can come get it and without having to scrounge a key.

I must be one of the 5...

 

[foghat]

I've used it for at the beach in Florida and also running in the convenience store in NH when it's -20F and you leave the car running.
When you return, punch in the code and it unlocks.
Its a Mustang not a $100,000 one of a kind car.

Regarding your latter use case. With intelligent entry you can leave the car running and take your keys with you.

 

[marks]

Steve Ling (Ford's Marketing Manager in N.America) confirmed the Mustang will be keyless as standard.

Ford, please stop putting this unnecessary technology in cars, leave that to BMW. Spend the money on the engine and performance rather than gimmicks like keyless entry, rain sensing windwipers etc. etc. Jeez, if you can't operate a key and/or the windscreen wipers you shouldn't be driving!

 

[foghat]

Steve Ling (Ford's Marketing Manager in N.America) confirmed the Mustang will be keyless as standard.

Ford, please stop putting this unnecessary technology in cars, leave that to BMW. Spend the money on the engine and performance rather than gimmicks like keyless entry, rain sensing windwipers etc. etc. Jeez, if you can't operate a key and/or the windscreen wipers you shouldn't be driving!

I agree regarding the rain sensing wipers. Have had it in 3 different cars and they never work very well. At least with my 300 srt8 you could access menus to turn it off and then just use plain old intermittent.

I think intelligent access is brilliant. Wouldn't want a car without it.

 

[tsunami]

Keyless Transmitter...location?

Are the external keypads used for keyless entry a dealer installed option?

Oh, look. They are.

Compatible with the Mustang too. I think it would be ugly as sin, but it would solve the problem.

This is an item that I going to buy as soon as my convertible arrives.

"no drilling required"...where would be the recommended location to install?
I am assuming a 3M adhesive strip on the back.

 

[TampaBear67]

This is an item that I going to buy as soon as my convertible arrives.

"no drilling required"...where would be the recommended location to install?
I am assuming a 3M adhesive strip on the back.

I loved having Keyless Entry on My Thunderbirds and Mark VII, but these Add On Keypads Look Horrible! They stick Out like a Sore Thumb.

It's a shame Ford didn't Integrate a Verticle Touch Keypad into the Quarter Window Glass on the 2015 Mustang like they use on the Fusion.

 

[Free Agent]

For you beach people. Just get a plastic bag ziploc bag and put your keys/fob in that. Water and sand proof. Think someone will steal it on the beach if you put it in your shoes? Easy bury it under your stuff in the sand. Again sand/water proof in the baggy.

For the people that like to start it up. Remote start, no key necessary. (Unless this doesn't work with the manual, I'm not sure yet.)

 

[Free Agent]

That's what I thought 'til I got it. I ALWAYS leave my keys in the car now. I love it. Just throw them under the seat, or in the console, lock the doors and I'm good.

No more carrying all that crap in my pocket, or forgetting where I left my keys. If one of my family needs the car, they can come get it and without having to scrounge a key.

I must be one of the 5...

Cool where do you live. I'll just use my special 2 foot long iron key to open and I will come drive it then. It might not make it back though. ;)

 

[TampaBear67]

Almost every car I or My Family have owned since the 80's have had Keyless Entry. I used to leave my keys in the car when I went to the Beach all the time, and it is Extremely Convenient to not have to have the key if you just need to get in the car for some reason and don't have your keys on you. My Parents have used it for Years to leave their Trucks running with the AC on for their Dogs when they are out and need to stop to eat.

 

[Brownw01]

This is an item that I going to buy as soon as my convertible arrives.

"no drilling required"...where would be the recommended location to install?
I am assuming a 3M adhesive strip on the back.

Gets wired in to the fuse box and then you point the antenna towards where you put the transmitter (keypad).

I have not done this (yet.....) but seems relatively simple viewing the installation guides I have now seen online.

 

[Jmeo]

I loved having Keyless Entry on My Thunderbirds and Mark VII, but these Add On Keypads Look Horrible! They stick Out like a Sore Thumb.

It's a shame Ford didn't Integrate a Verticle Touch Keypad into the Quarter Window Glass on the 2015 Mustang like they use on the Fusion.

They do stick out but all you have to do is stick in to the inside of your gas cap door and you'll never see it (or anyone else) and it still do what you need it to. Problem solved

 

[DBCooper]

Cool where do you live. I'll just use my special 2 foot long iron key to open and I will come drive it then. It might not make it back though. ;)

No problem. Its a Grand Marquis... That's part of the "theft deterent system"

 

[Free Agent]

No problem. Its a Grand Marquis... That's part of the "theft deterent system"

Good one.

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