I have a new 2008 FEH and the dealership says I cannot get a keypad on the outside. Does anyone know anything about this?

I got an add-on keypad from my dealer and it has worked fine for 2 1/2 years.

I have one on mine also. It is treated by the car as another key-fob remote. It sticks on the door and the only install is to program the remote into the system. It is a self contained unit just peel and stick.

I too was dissapointed in this lacking feature

I just ordered one on ebay, hope it works. The list only shows up to 2006 Escapes. But the guy was nice when I asked if he knew if it would work, and said he's pretty sure, but if it doesn't he'd allow me to return it

So we'll see, next week hopefully!

2008 Escape Hybrid FWD
Ice Blue w/Chrome Pkg
Moonroof
Leather Premiem pkg
http://www.starlinkdss.com/Escape.htm
Mods: Tint front to match, Cargo Cover, Keyless Pad, Flaps, Side Moldings.
Want to add Chrome Bug Shield


2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer

I don't see why not, it's essentially just another transmitter. I've got one on mine and use it regularly.

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Bryan, can you post the link to the ebay auction for the keypad? I would very much like to find a keypad for my 08 FEH, and the dealer is sending mixed signals about whether they can install one there or not.

Thanks!

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD



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It works fine on the 2007. I have the side bars for the roof rack (are those standard?), and I mounted it on the black riser that holds the side-bar that runs from the front to the back. Out of the road (but easily accessable), kinda out of sight (since it is just a stick-on, it could easily be stolen if in plain sight) and not so gaudy as sticking it to the door (it is pretty thick)

You can search "Ford Keyless Keypad". The one I ordered is from citrius motors (?). But after ordering on 6-13, I got an e-mail it'll ship 6-19 . Could be the norm, could be I also ordered touch-up paint.

2008 Escape Hybrid FWD
Ice Blue w/Chrome Pkg
Moonroof
Leather Premiem pkg
http://www.starlinkdss.com/Escape.htm
Mods: Tint front to match, Cargo Cover, Keyless Pad, Flaps, Side Moldings.
Want to add Chrome Bug Shield


2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer

What is the attraction to the keypads? You still need to carry a key, yes?

Best trip: 48.9 mpg over 17.9 miles (scangauge)
Best tank: 40.7 mpg over 606 miles (calculated)

I wonder that too. My Mariner came with one, and I have yet to use it. I can't think of any case in my normal, day-to-day, life, where I would want to unlock the door, but never drive it.

If I ever had to use it, I would still need my keyfob to get inside, and get the keypad PIN paper out of the glove box.

Best single LD trip: 35.3mpg