Reddit Repost: "Features you're probably not using (or not using correctly)?”

[jwrezz]

Flash doesn't have paak

If the flash is supposed to be the affordable model with the good tech, you'd figure PAAK would certainly be part of the trim!

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[Rayden]

- Active Park Assist - Haven't tried it yet, but expect it could come in handy in tight parking
- Wireless Charger - No, the charger is very slow. I like that it's there and doesn't need a dedicated cable to charge, but would likely only use this on a road trip.
- Sirius XM - Yes, use daily.
- Bluecruise - I don't have any roads close to me that I can use normally. Has been great on the one long road trip I've done with it. At $500 a year, I will never subscribe, other than a monthly for a trip.
- Lane Keep Assist - Yep. Occasionally it reminds me to stop ogling the hot girl in the car next to me.
- Bed Scale - Never used. In all honesty, don't even know if I have it. Would rarely need it.
- Trailer Guidance - Haven't used yet, but would absolutely use it if I have to hook up a trailer.
- Built-in Route Planner - No, Ford Nav is terrible.
- Infotainment - No, usually just ended up on my phone the few times I've fast charged.
- PAAK - Have not used yet, as I'm fine with having the fob in my pocket.
- Numeric Keypad on Door - Yes. I'm in the water A LOT and this is a must have for me. I can't take the fob or my phone in the water with me unless I stick in a waterproof pouch, which is NOT always waterproof based on what I'm doing.
- Zone Lighting - Yes, but not much. Played with it a few times, but haven't really had a need for it.
- Record Feedback - Haven't tried it yet.

 

[Mcgyverrod]

Some of us are very actively using our trucks. I use my fob several times per day to open Frunk or Tailgate. Having PAAK is awesome. On occasion, I forget my key in the house and, rather than going back in, I just fire my ford app on the phone and off I go! If all else fails, I still have my entry pad and start-up key code. Ford did a very good job on ensuring redundant access.

 

[bc1]

Some of us are very actively using our trucks. I use my fob several times per day to open Frunk or Tailgate. Having PAAK is awesome. On occasion, I forget my key in the house and, rather than going back in, I just fire my ford app on the phone and off I go! If all else fails, I still have my entry pad and start-up key code. Ford did a very good job on ensuring redundant access.

Does the numbered entry pad on the door also have a key start code so you can drive it as well? I have that on my list of possible options to add on down the road.

I read here elsewhere where the guy bot the two more allowed key fobs (4 total) so nobody could clone his since they are maxed out with Ford. Then I think he kept one hidden inside somewhere for emergencies in a case that prevents the rfid case.

 

[Mcgyverrod]

No, once you gain entry through the keypadf, you try to start and the screen pops up with a screen asking for 4 digit code you have created. Punch it in and you are off and running.

 

[jwrezz]

No, once you gain entry through the keypadf, you try to start and the screen pops up with a screen asking for 4 digit code you have created. Punch it in and you are off and running.

4 digit code? I had to set up a pretty complex password as I recall. I don't even remember it!

 

[Mcgyverrod]

It has been a while for me too. Just have to go back to the manual (ugh) to find how to do it again

 

[b.go]

- Active Park Assist - Never heard of it
- Wireless Charger - Nope, it's junk.
- Sirius XM - Canceled it as soon as the free trial was up
- Bluecruise - Use it on trips. I like it when it isn't yapping at me to keep my eyes on the road.
- Lane Keep Assist - Only use it when using BC
- Bed Scale - Was removed from my truck. Wish I had it TBH.
- Trailer Guidance - Have yet to tow with this truck.
- Built-in Route Planner -Nope
- Infotainment - Maybe once
- PAAK - I like it. It's useful
- Numeric Keypad on Door - Useless
- Zone Lighting - I like it a lot
- Record Feedback - Never used it

I wish the truck had a HUD. My wife's VW Atlas has it, and it's a nice feature. It would certainly clear up my issue with BlueCruise.

 

[jwrezz]

- Active Park Assist - Never heard of it
- Wireless Charger - Nope, it's junk.
- Sirius XM - Canceled it as soon as the free trial was up
- Bluecruise - Use it on trips. I like it when it isn't yapping at me to keep my eyes on the road.
- Lane Keep Assist - Only use it when using BC
- Bed Scale - Was removed from my truck. Wish I had it TBH.
- Trailer Guidance - Have yet to tow with this truck.
- Built-in Route Planner -Nope
- Infotainment - Maybe once
- PAAK - I like it. It's useful
- Numeric Keypad on Door - Useless
- Zone Lighting - I like it a lot
- Record Feedback - Never used it

I wish the truck had a HUD. My wife's VW Atlas has it, and it's a nice feature. It would certainly clear up my issue with BlueCruise.

HUD would be nice, but the numeric keypad is the best feature. I still use it on my mom's 2000 taurus and my 1996 Explorer and yes, with my current lightning. So many times I forget something in my car and go out quickly with no key, no phone and that thing is there to rescue me!

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