Hidden key under the cupholder?

[Louis]

I happen to remove the bottom piece of my cup holder and I found a key. I tried it and I was able to operate my driver door lock with it. Anyone else find a key?

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[BMWtoF150]

I happen to remove the bottom piece of my cup holder and I found a key. I tried it and I was able to operate my driver door lock with it. Anyone else find a key?

My dealer gave a key like that when I picked up my truck. It is the same as the spare key in your key fob.

 

[Louis]

My dealer gave a key like that when I picked up my truck. It is the same as the spare key in your key fob.

That explains it. Another thing my dealer failed to do I am sure.

 

[ivorm]

So can you start the truck without the FOB in the truck with that key or is it just the key part without a chip?

 

[BMWtoF150]

So can you start the truck without the FOB in the truck with that key or is it just the key part without a chip?

It is just a key to unlock the doors, glove box, console, & spare tire.

 

[currybob]

I happen to remove the bottom piece of my cup holder and I found a key. I tried it and I was able to operate my driver door lock with it. Anyone else find a key?

Yep

 

[USMMA]

I happen to remove the bottom piece of my cup holder and I found a key. I tried it and I was able to operate my driver door lock with it. Anyone else find a key?

Ironically, I just found that key today as well, it was in the drivers door pocket

 

[imgone10]

My salesman handed me mine.

 

[F150 4X4]

Will the key come in the XLT 302A ?

 

[150ish]

That explains it. Another thing my dealer failed to do I am sure.

Did they show you how to start your truck with a dead fob? Assuming yours is push button start.

 

[Madman]

Did they show you how to start your truck with a dead fob? Assuming yours is push button start.

I recall seeing this in a YouTube video. ('Pretty sure it was for the 2020.) You drop the dead FOB into that hole underneath the cup-holder (coincidentally shown in the center of Louis' photo). In that location, the truck can sense the chip in the FOB, even though the FOB is dead, and the car will start.

I'll try to locate the video and post the link here.

 

[snoshuu]

Will the key come in the XLT 302A ?

Yes

 

[Madman]

I recall seeing this in a YouTube video. ('Pretty sure it was for the 2020.) You drop the dead FOB into that hole underneath the cup-holder (coincidentally shown in the center of Louis' photo). In that location, the truck can sense the chip in the FOB, even though the FOB is dead, and the car will start.

I'll try to locate the video and post the link here.

@F150ish -
As promised, here’s the link:

 

[Louis]

Did they show you how to start your truck with a dead fob? Assuming yours is push button start.

Nada. My Dealer showed nothing except green salesman showed me stuff on my in dash screen. They loaded Ford Pass on my phone (probably to hit their numbers). I think "washing" my truck for delivery was a chore for them. I needed a truck by Dec 31. There were NO Dk Gray Trucks, Crew ,6.5ft bed, Sunroof, NO Chrome within 600 miles that would dealer trade. (according to preferred dealer) NONE... I searched online for 3 weeks straight. (within 100miles). I finally found this truck , being built, on Ford Website and dealer was willing to sell to me. (Not trade) I purchased sight unseen. I drove the 2+ hrs to get the truck once Dearborn delivered it. Dealer was very unimpressive.
TMI ... I know... (I feel better)

 

[Bryan Simon]

Nada. My Dealer showed nothing. They loaded Ford Pass on my phone (probably to hit their numbers). I think "washing" my truck for delivery was a chore for them. I needed a truck by Dec 31. There were NO Dk Gray Trucks, Crew ,6.5ft bed, Sunroof, NO Chrome within 600 miles that would dealer trade. (according to preferred dealer) NONE... I searched online for 3 weeks straight. (within 100miles). I finally found this truck , being built, on Ford Website and dealer was willing to sell to me. (Not trade) I purchased sight unseen. I drove the 2+ hrs to get the truck once Dearborn delivered it. Dealer was very unimpressive.
TMI ... I know... (I feel better)

I have nothing but nice things to say about my dealer.
They tried to pull a couple things over my eyes, but I called them on it in a hurry.
They installed the Ford accessories before I picked up the truck.
My sales guy became a quarantine statistic after I paid for the truck, but before I picked it up.
2 or 3 different sales reps took care of me when I went to pick it up.
one guy explained that one accessory was not available yet but I would be notified when it is ( trailer brake controller-paid for)
Another rounded up all the books, keys and a coffee cup i accidently left at the last visit.
A third went and made up the temp plate, and brought the truck out for me, all warmed as well. He offered to help set up my phone, but that was not necessary. He also told me to come back up in a couple weeks when it warmed up a bit, and they would do a proper detail. It was just too damn cold out to give it a proper dealer prep.

im glad I had them put the floor liners in—snow everywhere here in SOUTH TEXAS.
53 feet from Mexico and maybe 200 feet from the equator and we have SNOW standing

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