wilsons66604 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I was watching the cool Edge videos on the FordVehicles site and noticed the key fob in a person's hand. It looked HUGE. :o For those that have the sucker in their pocket, is it really as big as it looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07CRUSH Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 It's about the same size as a regular Edge key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Doesn't seem any worse than our F150 key and starter fob - at least it will all be one thing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I wonder if the hand model had small hands. :-) My current Toyota fob is have the size though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 she might. lucky for me - it will go in my purse, not in my pocket. will have to remember to keep it in the front though huh? so it will start? wow - quite a step up from my fully manual escort I just sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 "Are you happy to see me or is that a Ford Fob in your pocket" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvford Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I didn't think it was huge when I held it. I'd say it's about 3 inches long. But like choff1138 I'll have it in my purse so the size doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I didn't think it was huge when I held it. I'd say it's about 3 inches long. But like choff1138 I'll have it in my purse so the size doesn't really matter. It's about 50% larger than my Camry fob. Too bad I don't carry a man purse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvford Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Wilson, Here's a picture of the key fob so you can see the actual size of it. I don't think it's anymore cumbersome than my old focus key and fob together. I love not having to fumble around to get it out to open the doors when my hands are full. Just walk up grab the handle doors unlock and you're good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Wilson, Here's a picture of the key fob so you can see the actual size of it. I don't think it's anymore cumbersome than my old focus key and fob together. I love not having to fumble around to get it out to open the doors when my hands are full. Just walk up grab the handle doors unlock and you're good to go! Luvford - you are rocking up the pictures for all of us still waiting. Thanks for continuing to fill us in on how it is going! I also love the use of the craft mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Wilson, Here's a picture of the key fob so you can see the actual size of it. I don't think it's anymore cumbersome than my old focus key and fob together. I love not having to fumble around to get it out to open the doors when my hands are full. Just walk up grab the handle doors unlock and you're good to go! Thanks! That helps. Ends up that my Camry Fob is 1 inch shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revOevoM Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 OMG! I thought my Infiniti intelligent key was big! Why do they make these bricks? Ever hear of nano tech? sheesh Now I gotta get a purse European man bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 OMG! I thought my Infiniti intelligent key was big! Why do they make these bricks? Ever hear of nano tech? sheesh Now I gotta get a purse European man bag. If all of you men would get your own purse man bags - us wives could stop carrying purses big enough for your stuff too... I keep ending up with the garmin in my purse - that isn't mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschonheiter Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Wilson, Here's a picture of the key fob so you can see the actual size of it. I don't think it's anymore cumbersome than my old focus key and fob together. I love not having to fumble around to get it out to open the doors when my hands are full. Just walk up grab the handle doors unlock and you're good to go! Is this fob also the Remote Start? Apparently, Remote Start is supposed to be "Standard Equipment" and no longer an optional item. However, I noticed that some of the Window Stickers show it under the "Standard Equipment" section and other stickers don't. I am hoping that it is standard on the MKX so you don't have to have two fobs in your pocket! Any confirmation on this for Canadian MKX's, is it standard or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Is this fob also the Remote Start? Apparently, Remote Start is supposed to be "Standard Equipment" and no longer an optional item. However, I noticed that some of the Window Stickers show it under the "Standard Equipment" section and other stickers don't. I am hoping that it is standard on the MKX so you don't have to have two fobs in your pocket! Any confirmation on this for Canadian MKX's, is it standard or not? The remote Start is a button on the Fob for my Edge. I bet the MKX would be the same. You hit Lock, then start x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl-z Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Is this fob also the Remote Start? Apparently, Remote Start is supposed to be "Standard Equipment" and no longer an optional item. However, I noticed that some of the Window Stickers show it under the "Standard Equipment" section and other stickers don't. I am hoping that it is standard on the MKX so you don't have to have two fobs in your pocket! Any confirmation on this for Canadian MKX's, is it standard or not? As mentioned, the Ford key fob controls remote start too. I've also noticed that window stickers for Canadian vehicles don't list Remote Start. But Remote Start IS listed as a standard feature on the Canadian website so I'm going to assume it's there. I would like to hear some feedback on how well it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatentGuy Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 As mentioned, the Ford key fob controls remote start too. I've also noticed that window stickers for Canadian vehicles don't list Remote Start. But Remote Start IS listed as a standard feature on the Canadian website so I'm going to assume it's there. I would like to hear some feedback on how well it works. Works great. I use it a lot to start the car and wait for the AC to cool the inside down. First time with this feature and I really like it. I am sure it will be great in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Works great. I use it a lot to start the car and wait for the AC to cool the inside down. First time with this feature and I really like it. I am sure it will be great in the winter. I haven't tried this particular remote start - but if you are just wondering in general how they are, they are fantastic. I don't know how we got through winters without them. I was surprised to see how long it took before they start marketing for AC use in hot weather. We have had then in AK for about 10 years. LOVE THEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrave Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Key Fob is on the big side. What I have run into is my three attached keys tend to reach the panic button when it is in my pocket. Have set Panic off 3 times in two weeks. No biggie, but since I usually ignore those sounds, I now have to look to see if it is me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Key Fob is on the big side. What I have run into is my three attached keys tend to reach the panic button when it is in my pocket. Have set Panic off 3 times in two weeks. No biggie, but since I usually ignore those sounds, I now have to look to see if it is me! Yep. I've set off my alarm 3 times in 2 days Update... Make that 5 times in 3 days Edited September 26, 2010 by wilsons66604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I just got a call from a neighbor. My tailgate was up. I need a case for this big ass fob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Yep. I've set off my alarm 3 times in 2 days Update... Make that 5 times in 3 days I haven't set off the alarm yet - but I do keep turning on my hazards driving down the road... I make you a man case for your fob if you make me a cover for the hazards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I just got a call from a neighbor. My tailgate was up. I need a case for this big ass fob! Seriously had to laugh out loud. Hope you figure out your fob situation. Maybe once winter really hits you can just keep it in your coat pocket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Seriously had to laugh out loud. Hope you figure out your fob situation. Maybe once winter really hits you can just keep it in your coat pocket... Or I'll just have to get a Murse(man purse) for my Fob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleber Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I really like the remote start. I live in south florida and it is still very warm here. Yesterday, I was at a client office and was looking out the window from the office from the 23rd floor. I said what the hell, lets try this thing out. I opened the rear hatch from 23 floors up. Sweet. then I closed it again and then did a remote start and got in the elevator. Was nice and chilly by the time I got down to the car. The distance is very nice. BUT it does scare me if people keep hitting buttons by accident and it reaches the car. I noticed attached keys do really hit the fob too much, so since day 3 I have no keys attached to the fob anymore. I am looking for a small leather pouch or something that this can swivel out of OR something. If anyone is a handy person with leather, I have a business proposition for you. It is a needed option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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