# Are there any cars with keypad access as a manufacturer option? Keypad cars been tried and flopped? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 28, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020 "2009-08-28T12:32:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020/41 "2018-10-09T15:55:38Z")
> [@psychonaut](#): > > If you need a physical object in your possession to unlock the car, then it is in no way an “equivalent” to a keypad. It doesn’t solve the OP’s problem of having to carry a key (or fob, or whatever) when running. It also wouldn’t solve certain other problems that a keypad would, such as remotely giving other people easy access to the interior of the car. > > Keyless entry with a fob is the modern equivalent of the key, not the keypad. I was replying to Riemann about the car automatically unlocking simply by walking next to it. I did not make any comparison to keypads. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020/42 "2018-10-09T18:18:18Z")
Zombie thread, but Ford keypad technology isn’t dead! I love mine, except I also have the “Intelligent Access” which means I can’t lock the keys in the car, which is my main use case (leave them in the car while cycling or hiking or canoeing, so I won’t lose them). It’s great for getting access to the inside of the car or truck when I’m in the driveway without keys. It’s great for getting access to the inside of the truck even when I have the key, and don’t want to have to remove it from my pocket. ---
**Author:** ![KMS94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ad7895/32.png) [@KMS94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KMS94)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020/43 "2018-10-09T18:26:36Z")
If you have a Ford outfitted with automatic locks/key fob, you can add an accessory keypad to the vehicle. > **[Ford Accessories | The Official Site for Ford Accessories](https://accessories.ford.com/)** > > Shop for Ford Accessories from Ford Motor Company ---
**Author:** ![Bookkeeper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bookkeeper/32/281_2.png) [@Bookkeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bookkeeper)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020/44 "2018-10-12T02:38:57Z")
> [@saje](#): > > I was just thinking about this the other day, wondering if there is such a thing as a good aftermarket keypad. I have a little Mazda2 that I adore. Where I live I can leave my keys in the car (out of sight, but the car’s unlocked and the keys live in it). Lately the random crime in my area seems to be on the rise so I’m thinking this habit has to stop and I should lock my car, but I hate having to keep track of keys! I’m also really bad at it. Yes, I know about the hook near the door, the bowl, attach them to something that always goes with you. I know all the tricks, I just hab=ven’t found one that I can or will actually DO. > > A friend has an F-350 with a keypad and it’s so great. I’d love to have one put in my little cr, but I don’t think that’s possible ☹ I just leave the car keys on top of my wallet when I get home and empty my pockets. That way I know where they are, and I can’t leave the house without both wallet and keys. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-cars-with-keypad-access-as-a-manufacturer-option-keypad-cars-been-tried-and-flopped/508020.md?page=2)