Keypad Security

[ChasingCoral]

My 2010 Edge paperwork included a plastic, credit card sized card with the code and instructions on how to use it. I wouldn't be surprised if the Mach-E included something similar.

Actually we saw that little card in one of the videos. Car Coach Reports IIRC
https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...on-mach-e-first-drive-reviews.2350/post-74637

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[ARK]

Does the backup start passcode only allow you to drive in reverse?

I heard Drive will be added in an OTA update at some point down the line. ?

 

[Woeo]

My Escape requires a 5 digit PIN. I'm not positive, but as I recall, repeating numbers (1-1-1-1-1) are not permitted.

I am making the assumption the keypads are the same across Ford vehicles. For my 2017 Fusion the manual hints that you should not use consecutive or repeating numbers, but they are allowed.

 

[BadgerGreg]

.... Is there a code to start the car? I've owned Fords with the keypad and on them, entering the code only unlocks the car at most. Maybe the Mach E is different.

One of the review videos I watched (I think it may have been Kyle's review - Out of Spec) showed an option for the owner to enter a PIN for driving access. So, yes, I think there is a code that will allow you to start the car. This seems like a good idea, as those of us who will rely on our phone as a key may have a rare scenario when the phone battery dies as we approach our car. In that case, you have the door keypad to get in and the vehicle start PIN to drive away.

 

[dbsb3233]

One of the review videos I watched (I think it may have been Kyle's review - Out of Spec) showed an option for the owner to enter a PIN for driving access. So, yes, I think there is a code that will allow you to start the car. This seems like a good idea, as those of us who will rely on our phone as a key may have a rare scenario when the phone battery dies as we approach our car. In that case, you have the door keypad to get in and the vehicle start PIN to drive away.

That's what I originally though VALET mode was. Seemed to make sense that you could just select valet mode on the screen and create a 4-digit code that would auto-expire in 48 hours or something. And you just give that to the valet to both unlock and drive the car (maybe with limited speed and range).

But then I found all valet mode appears to do is lock the screen so that your personal info can't be viewed (contacts, addresses, drive history, etc.).

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