Don’t be me...just don’t

[05RubiconLJ]

Locked my keys in the truck. Yes, it is possible! Got out and hit the black lock button on the handle, but didn’t hear anything. So, instinctively, I hit the 7/8 & 9/0 buttons to lock it. Got about 20 ft from the truck when I realized what I had done.

1.) Either memorize or change the door code when you get the truck (I did neither)

2.) If it isn’t locking, figure out why before manually locking it with the buttons. Something is likely not right.

Just picked it up from the dealer, who was doing some warranty work. They pulled it up and left the keys in the console. Thought they were in my pocket, as usual.

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[GolfR]

Do you have the my pass app linked? Open up and phone and hit the unlock button!

 

[KartRacer25]

I did that too. Was surprised it was possible. But I just happened to have entered a code on day 1, so after a few tries I got code right.
I was at home though so spare key was inside. But good time to test. Lesson learned. Should put it in tips and tricks thread.

 

[ZWARRIOR]

Ditto from my salesperson

 

[Pedaldude]

First thing that I did was take a picture of the card with the factory door unlock code with my phone.

I also programmed in a custom code and at least for my truck, the code came on a business card that's also in my wallet.

My next task is putting a twenty dollar bill in my owner's manual, since, while I am good at remembering things; outside forces can distract enough that mistakes happen...

Just last night, I left home without my wallet and only realized it when I got out of the truck at the grocery store. Even though it's less than five miles round trip, it was a twenty minute mistake because of all the traffic lights in my city :/ all I needed was a baguette!

 

[Doggy-Dog]

.....Just last night, I left home without my wallet and only realized it when I got out of the truck at the grocery store. Even though it's less than five miles round trip, it was a twenty minute mistake because of all the traffic lights in my city :/ all I needed was a baguette!

I have a round, tin cookie container that I put all fobs and my wallet in. It is decorative so it is not an eye sore on the table. Never forgot the wallet since I started with this routine years ago.
Your location: Arizona. Pump me some heat. It is starting to warm up here but I could always use that hot dry air. My favorite vacation place.

 

[flatag]

I reprogrammed mine before I left the lot. I bet that will never happen to you again

 

[texag]

I’ve been having a hard time remembering to grab my phone off the wireless charger when I hop out of the truck. I put it on there and close the cover and completely forget about it.

 

[Doggy-Dog]

I’ve been having a hard time remembering to grab my phone off the wireless charger when I hop out of the truck. I put it on there and close the cover and completely forget about it.

Oh, that would be an easy thing to do. Out of sight and out of mind.

 

[Rgwinn]

I like the Ford pass app too. Works well

 

[05RubiconLJ]

Crap...I forgot about FordPass

 

[Pedaldude]

I’ve been having a hard time remembering to grab my phone off the wireless charger when I hop out of the truck. I put it on there and close the cover and completely forget about it.

For two reasons, I put my phone on airplane mode whenever I drive and in a secure pocket. I know that a lot of people can't but it's really the best option for avoiding distracted driving, even with hands-free use.

The number one reason though is that I always used to carry my phone in an inside pocket of my motorcycle jacket, it was really for no reason other than it being most convenient. I gave it further thought though after speaking with a bartender who crashed his bike on an empty road and his cell phone was in his tank bag on the motorcycle. He broke a leg and an arm and injured his liver as well. Where he landed was an hour's crawl away from his cell phone and it took an additional half hour for EMS to arrive.

Because of that and the possibility of car jacking or other crazy scenarios, my phone stays in my pocket.

With all the technology and cellular plans getting bundled or pretty cheap, I am surprised that they haven't gone back to old school sty car phones that are integrated into the car.

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