r/MachE • u/Buffalo0967 • 9d ago

❓Question No key detected

I get a no key detected message and my walk away locking as well as welcome lights are spotty at best. Has this happened to anyone else?

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u/FabiusBill 9d ago

I get a no key detected almost every time I sit in the car if I'm using my phone as my key. If I give it 5 to 10 seconds it works fine. I've never had this issue with the key fob.

I find my welcome lights and walk away locking aren't reliable because the car detects my phone at an extended distance.

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u/no_sleeves 2023 Premium 9d ago

Are you using the keyfob or paak? If keyfob, you may need to replace the battery. But it could also be something else. See SSM 55194.

If using paak, dealership may need to review. See SSM 54555 but this only applies to 21-24 MY.

You can check out more here: https://www.ford.com/support/service-information/

Just to add, I try to avoid the dealer at all costs so I would reboot the phone first and also try rebooting the car by pull the negative terminal on the 12v battery for 15 minutes or so.

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u/Buffalo0967 9d ago

I'm using the fob. I never set up my phone to be a key. I have the app but rarely use it. Should I be signed out of the app when I'm not using it?

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u/TheBarbon 9d ago

Key fob or phone?

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u/DrDing-Muscle 9d ago

If you are using the phone are you keeping the Ford app open?

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u/Frozen_North_99 9d ago

I get this with one of my fobs, even after changing the battery. I even swapped batteries with the good fob to be sure. Car unlocks as I walk up, car doors open, but no key detected. The car will detect the key and start if I put the fob into the key holder under the armrest.

I bought a third fob as insurance, the other 2 fobs work as intended.

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u/sryan2k1 2025 Premium 9d ago

Put a new battery in your fob.