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I had a few questions about this video.

Yes the car will notify you when the battery is empty.

No the key will not erase itself without battery.

Yes u can use the key or a coin to pry it open.
 

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What is the purposed of the flat metal piece (key) you can extract from the Mach E key fob? Got a second key fob from the dealer and after it was programed the service guy said I need to bring my fobs back in because the metal key wasn't cut. Said it was used to open the door if the battery died and they need it be cut, I assume like a regular key. I can not find any info on this and would appreciate any help
 

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What is the purposed of the flat metal piece (key) you can extract from the Mach E key fob? Got a second key fob from the dealer and after it was programed the service guy said I need to bring my fobs back in because the metal key wasn't cut. Said it was used to open the door if the battery died and they need it be cut, I assume like a regular key. I can not find any info on this and would appreciate any help
There is no physical lock cylinder on the Mach-E so the key doesn't need to be cut because there's nowhere to "stick it". This is new so your dealer doesn't realize this yet. You don't need to go back if it's working.

That metal blank would be used for the key on other Ford vehicles with lock cylinders.
 


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The "Key" is the tool to open and remove the battery. - FYI
 

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Although I didn't pay for the fob per say, but when the car arrived they jacked up the price $5000 above MSRP, even though I had an email from the General Manager saying they could not change the price above or below MSRP. After much negotiation we arrived at a price and I said I would accept it if they threw in a 2nd key fob. Even though it wasn't written in the contract they did honor it, which was a real surprise.
 
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FOR BENJAMIN

Although I didn't pay for the fob per say, but when the car arrived they jacked up the price $5000 above MSRP, even though I had an email from the General Manager saying they could not change the price above or below MSRP. After much negotiation we arrived at a price and I said I would accept it if they threw in a 2nd key fob. Even though it wasn't written in the contract they did honor it, which was a real surprise.
That was a good move from your end.

I never use a second key. Would be good as a back up though...
 

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The "Key" is the tool to open and remove the battery. - FYI
I'm unsure about the US but in the UK you can disable the front passenger airbag to accommodate rear facing child restraints. You can do it with a switch in the glove-box area which accepts the car key as a 'tool'. In the absence of anywhere to actually use a cut key the blank offers the same functionality.

You can use a coin or any other suitably shaped item to do it but the car key has always been a convenient way of doing it as you'll normally have it on hand.

The UK dealers actually have a bulletin which raises an issue with UK cars being supplied without the key blade.

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I'm unsure about the US but in the UK you can disable the front passenger airbag to accommodate rear facing child restraints. You can do it with a switch in the glove-box area which accepts the car key as a 'tool'. In the absence of anywhere to actually use a cut key the blank offers the same functionality.

You can use a coin or any other suitably shaped item to do it but the car key has always been a convenient way of doing it as you'll normally have it on hand.

The UK dealers actually have a bulletin which raises an issue with UK cars being supplied without the key blade.

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Do you have a picture of its location?
 

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Do you have a picture of its location?
Awaiting delivery but normally it's pretty evident in the glove box.

I don't think the US models will have it.

The US manual states the Mach-E has a passenger airbag sensing facility.
The UK manual states the Mach-E has the manual over-ride switch.

I guess it's a regulatory/law thing.
 
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Awaiting delivery but normally it's pretty evident in the glove box.

I don't think the US models will have it.

The US manual states the Mach-E has a passenger airbag sensing facility.
The UK manual states the Mach-E has the manual over-ride switch.

I guess it's a regulatory/law thing.
I could not find it that's why I was curious. Thanks for letting us know though
 

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According to the manual u can use a coin
The metal key provides the loop for attaching a ring so the key can be attached to a belt loop or pocketbook. Without the metal key it can’t be attached to anything.

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