Facts About Early Ford Lincoln Mercury Truck & Bronco Keyless Entry Keypad Alarm & Remote Keyless

[@matthewq4b]

Ford keyless entry was something they never pushed hard enough. No keys locked in the vehicle ever you can leave your keys in the vehicle if you are hiking or doing whatever with no worries about losing or where to put your car keys. It is one of the top ten automotive options ever.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yep! I locked the key in my truck at the gas station today.

[@michaelhicks9735]

My favorite part about your videos is that you almost always see a ‘68 somewhere. Life is good!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Lol! Thanks, Michael!

[@nhzxboi]

My 1st mechanic job after attending Motech in Livonia, MI was at a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in 1988. Was sorta cool doing pre-delivery preps on those Town cars. They were obsolete then but still being made. Big, beautiful, crude (especially the AOD at the time...shift into O/D felt like you applied the brakes). Enjoyed working there getting to work on EECIII systems(pretty much a nightmare) I miss those days in a way. We had loyal customers...one with a '60s T-bird convertible and another with a quite rare BMW powered diesel continental. Miss those days in a way.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

That would have been a dream job for me, for sure.

[@nhzxboi]

@@tonyscarcare5657 Ford school in Framingham, MA had the wiring diagram for the T-bird convertible hung on the wall just as a fun tid-bit. Very, very long diagram. Lots of sheets.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@nhzxboi that's crazy!

[@nhzxboi]

@Eric Ruud Not sure I agree with that. AOD had no converter clutch, it had a direct shaft that made the converter a defacto %50 lockup in 3rd gear and 100% in O/D...pretty cleaver engineering. It just didn't feel great in terms of responsiveness. O/D felt like the car was driving in mud...sluggish. "eh not the end all...the cars just felt like a dog in high gear.

[@nhzxboi]

Back in the day of the AOD and warranty all you had to do was disconnect the throttle rod and tie the thing in an idle position(there was a spring that prevented that unless done intentionally), drive the car at full-throttle once or maybe even twice and the direct clutch would be wiped out. The direct clutch was driven by the converter shell. Give it full throttle at low pressure and that clutch would be history. Even the "big" 302( I think maybe 140HP then) would be enough to kill the transmission. The AOD was pretty innovative even though it didn't feel all that good.

[@brianhdueck3372]

I sure enjoy my keyless entry. I know the remote is wonderful as well and I do use it, but I use the keyless a lot as well. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tony.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome, and thank you very much for watching!

[@DSP1968]

You are correct, Tony -- Ford introduced the Keyless Entry keypad/illuminated entry system in 1980 on the Lincoln Continental, Continental Mark VI, Cougar, and Thunderbird. It was eventually also available on the bustleback Continentals, FWD Continentals, Taurus and Sable, eventually ending up on quite a few FoMoCo vehicles, as it was/is very popular with customers.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yeah, isn't it strange as popular as it is that the keypad has never shown up on the Mustang?

[@NYWF]

I had a 1980 Thunderbird 25th Anniversary Edition and this was part of that package. If I am remembering correctly, Ford decided not to patent the keypad entry system so that other manufacturers could use the technology. It is strange that it didn't catch on with every manufacturer even without having to pay for licensing.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@NYWF in know, it's strange. Nissan Maxima, I know, had it for at least one year, and it was on both front doors.

[@stuffofstuff3]

This is awesome I've been wanting to add a keypad to my bronco for a while and to find out that i can add an OEM keypad with minor door panel modification is amazing news thank you very much for posting this video!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome! I have step by step videos explaining how to add factory keyless entry and keypad to OBS Ford truck and Bronco. Here's some. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/op7ViXeomqyGi7csi=ax0QKJjHhjeK5OCa kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LSg6KfnJKfbJYsi=meJ5NDD6flV9rLxY

[@stuffofstuff3]

@tonyscarcare5657 Awesome thank you very much!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome.

[@dennispeaks]

Thanks for sharing, lots of valuable info.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@OLDS98]

The Mercury Cougar had it in the early 1980's. My late uncle had a early 1980's( 1980-1982) Mercury Cougar XR7 loaded. It has the keyless entry keypad. Buick Riviera had it for a brief time on the downsized 1986-1988 Buick Riviera. Thank you for sharing and explaining.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@JoeHenry734]

The keyless entry keypad is one of my favorite Ford only features. You might be interested to know, I recently bought a 2017 Ford Transit and the keypad on that is actually a wireless remote that is just stuck on the door with adhesive. It comes from the factory on the driver's door that way if you get the option. Not sure why they went with that system on the Transit or if any other models are the same way. I've seen on the Transit van forums that owners will buy extra keypads (they are around a hundred dollars) for the passenger side and rear doors. You learn them to the vehicle like you learn a new key fob. The latest part number is KB3Z-14A626-A.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yeah, my 2012 F150 has that stick on pad and doesn't work anymore. I've been gonna get a door handle with the keypad and add it, but it has to go to the dealer to be programmed. I guess I should do a video on that. I don't understand why the truck was ordered without that $75.00 option for the XLT.

[@12luv365]

Great video you've help me tremendously I just bought another Tbird which is an 81 and my dad years ago showed me where I could find the code for a Lincoln mark6 I had got so I look on this Tbird trunk hinge and the code sticker was removed so in my search I found your page, so I'll look in the kick panel on the module for it next, thanks you are a bank of knowledge!!!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome, and thank you! I'm not sure it's there for the Thunderbird and Cougar. Later, they would put them in the trunk for those cars and the Taurus and Sable.

[@prodieselrepair3218]

On the OBDll Fords Ive been able to find the factory door codes using a scanner. Some are located connecting to the Driver Door Module (Lincolns) and others (a 2008 Explorer as an example) Ive found the code by connecting inside th GEM Module.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yep, that's how the dealer does it.

[@NYWF]

Tony- great information! I really enjoyed watching this, and look forward to watching your videos. Keep up the great work- you are da man!!!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@alexmerlin4764]

I wonder if the suppliers for the electronic and radio components were the same throughout the industry, I had more experience with 90s GM cars and their key fobs are suspiciously similar, I think most of them were having TRW brand stamp on the reverse side

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It's very possible. All of the early Ford keyless entry modules had "made in Canada" on them.

[@donneuharth9495]

Great informational video! In the late 1980s I added illuminated entry to my 1985 F150. When I sold the truck (which I have often regretted) I removed it & still have the module, harness, and locks for "just in case". Perhaps you have a video on the 1968 model? My first car was a '68 Galaxie 500 2 door coupe - another vehicle I wish I still had.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I added illuminated entry to an 86 F150 with keyless and illuminated entry to my 78 Mercury as well. It's funny how they used the same door latch that accepted the trigger switch in so many years and vehicles.

[@QuongWing-q2c]

Tony U own 3 town cars 2 white & 1 red? 😂 Fancy…😊

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I only own the white with red interior. The red one was my aunts which she sold. The white/white one was my parents' car. I was recently totaled. I have videos on all of these cars.

[@gh2687]

You are correct on your information. 93 was the first year. See that bug is still there 😮

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Lol. Thank you! Yeah, the Bug is still here, but I did get paid for it, and the check did clear! They said they were picking it up last Tuesday, but here it sits!

[@bigbuck1318]

Love the old Lincoln and Mercurys cars today don’t have the character, chrome and styling that the modern cars have.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I totally agree.

[@compu85]

A friend has a '17 Continental, I was really impressed. It's super comfy, quiet, and reasonably quick.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@compu85 I bet so!

[@bigneasy2106]

Awesome video and gorgeous car!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you!

[@cartierchronicles2000]

Great video very informative 👏

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much!

[@dannyinator6603]

Wondering if you would be able to do a video on how you did the install on the bullnose Fords I have an 86 f250 that I'd like to put keyless entry in it

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I have step by step videos starting at the junkyard how to add factory keyless entry to the trucks. These are later trucks, but it's the exact same process. Starting with this video here. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LSg6KfnJKfbJYsi=efbUoVx3jRW5pa40

[@leightonfarms4962]

Excellent info

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thanks, buddy!

[@jamesdyson9185]

Love the work on the Lincolns. Thanks for the videos. I have a question. My 89 tc seems to blow hot air when I accelerate. Causing that hot air to mix in when I have to AC on. Any ideas? I had refrigerant added already

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It's definitely a vacuum leak. It's usually somewhere within the three small hoses that come out of the firewall for the HVAC.

[@jamesdyson9185]

@@tonyscarcare5657 sounds correct. Actually do see one line broke. Very thin line. Wish I could send a picture so you could possibly identify?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@jamesdyson9185 [e-mail]

[@jamesdyson9185]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I sent the pic to your email. Thanks again

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@jamesdyson9185 okay, I looked at it. That is definitely causing a problem. Yor can just do away with that switch. Cut the other hose below it and loop them together. Then, unplug the electrical connector and loop those two wires together. I need to do a video on that as well.

[@compu85]

I've always thought the pin pad entry was a nice feature. No worries about locking your keys in the car, or if you just needed to pop the trunk no need to run inside and find the keys.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Me too. I love it.

[@treyreed6203]

Where is that module located on a 79? My interior lights do not illuminate when you push the door handle button like that and they also don’t turn on when you open the doors, however you can manually turn on the interior lights by turning the knob and they all work. Just trying to figure out where the problem might be. That module or something else?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I don't sound like you have the illuminated entry option.

[@Lincoln7992]

Thanks for this, it's the most in depth explanation I've seen! Do you happen to know if the 93-94 Town Car modules are backward compatible with the 90-92? I have a '92 Cartier I've thought about updating with remotes. Also, do you know when Ford introduced the numbered remotes, for the driver ID? Was that 1995?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you! 93-94 are by themselves and have totally different plugs than previous years. Yes, the driver ID remotes did show up somewhere between 95-97.

[@gh2687]

My 91 executive doesn't have the keypad😢. Something I miss

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yep, it was an option on the Executive Series, but standard on Signature and Cartier.

[@lkporter1989]

Hey tony. Is the module located in the passenger side under the glove box in a 1987 cougar? I picked up a 87 20th anniversary car and i cant find the code in the trunk, i think the stickers missing and i dont have the drivers manuel.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I would think it would be in the left side of the trunk behind some liner carpet.

[@lkporter1989]

@@tonyscarcare5657 ill have to do some more digging back there. I took that one big panel out but didnt really see much of anything electronic there other than the harness for the lights and stuff

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I looked it up, and it says it's located below the rear package tray behind the back seat. So, between the rear speakers, I assume.

[@dennispeaks]

I haveva 82 Natk VI and 89 Town Car with the key pad and would love to add a remote and alarm to them.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It can be done. Stay tuned!

[@khakiswag]

I've been waiting for you to do a video on the keypad. One of the greatest features Ford ever came up with. When I was a kid the neighbor had a Continental with it and it was the coolest thing I had seen on a car at that point (the digital dash was cool too). Doesn't seem like a big deal now but it was the very first keyless entry system. I also like that you discussed the illuminated entry system that was used in the 70's Lincolns. It was another Ford first feature that eventually trickled down to many other Ford vehicles. I use the keypad all the time on my F-150 and wouldn't buy a Ford without it.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much for the comment, sir! Yeah, I agree. It's a great feature, and why I've added it to so many old trucks.

[@donneuharth9495]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I bought one of your aftermarket RKE systems for my wife's '94 F150 a couple of years ago. It was an easy install, works great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@donneuharth9495 Thank you very much! I'm still selling the crap out of those. I shipped 4 yesterday and 1 today. 7 last week!

[@jamesdyson9185]

Good morning Tony. It's Jim again with another question. My keyless entry works except to open trunk. Now if i pop the deck lid from the glove box button it will burn the fuse immediately. Any ideas

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I have a feeling your keyless entry module is bad. My aunts 94 that I recently did repair videos on was blowing dome light fuses as soon as you put a new one in several years ago. I replaced the module and it's been fine since.

[@jamesdyson9185]

@@tonyscarcare5657 you think so? Even though it opens all doors?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@jamesdyson9185 Oh yes. There's many different relays in there doing different things. It could be the actual trunk release itself as well.

[@jamesdyson9185]

@@tonyscarcare5657 thanks pal. Any idea where it's located?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@jamesdyson9185 I point out in the video where the keyless entry module is. The trunk release actuator is attached to the trunk latch. I would unplug the trunk release and push the button. If the fuse doesn't blow, then it's probably the release actuator causing the problem. If the fuse still blows, then I'd expect the keyless module is bad.

[@BenRamsey-l8z]

Great video but you forgot to mention starting in 95 they use the peanut style remotes. Those remotes had a high failure rate so they ended up switching them out to the square remotes. Also the 97 F150 share the RAP module with the explore several others, and in order to activate antitheft personality And had to cut one wire. However, you didn’t have any disarm switches in the lock cylinder so you had to use a remote or a code. I have to go back in my records but I believe the Continental got key fob in town car got it in 93 along with Mark eight

[@tonyscarcare5657]

The 97 F150 has always had me confused! I did mention the peanut remotes at first but then did some editing, and it got cut. I didn't feel it was that important because I've only ever seen them one time. I believe whoever made those made some for Chrysler, and they were junk as well.

[@BenRamsey-l8z]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I was working at a Ford technician back then. 95-96 you could get the peanut remotes. They did have a nice feel when they worked. FYI in about 98 the square remotes for all fords went from the words on the remote buttons to the icons. Different frequencies so they didn’t interchange. Also, useless info, on the towncar with memory seat, the back of the remote had a switch for memory recall on/off. Also the 1992 Continental was the first FMC vehicle to have an actual key fob remote. Then everything else followed in 93. Only ford vehicle to never offer a remote I can think of that lived to 1997 was the Aerostar.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@user-ce6xm6yn4i I find it strange that the Mustang never got the keypad as popular as it is. I also always thought that switch on the back of remotes was strange, too.

[@BenRamsey-l8z]

@@tonyscarcare5657 then ford came out with in 2002ish the stick on keypad that was programmed like a remote. And some mustang owners stuck them on the trunk lid under the tag or on the door.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@user-ce6xm6yn4i my 2012 F150 has that stick on, and I hate it. I may put a factory keypad door handle on it and have the as built data changed. I have done it before. I used to put a lot of those on for customers.

[@stevenboll322]

I'm just curious to know when they programmed a remote to that town car

[@tonyscarcare5657]

As I said in the video, the "remote" was first offered on the Town Car in 1993.

[@avalawler5883]

A lot of info.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

That was the plan! 🤣

[@allenrobbins7509]

How is glovebox door not warped. Every late 80's town car I've seen the glovebox door cover was warped

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It's always been inside out of the sun. It's starting to.

[@ericheld4382]

My 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis GS had remote keyless with keypad still had a door lock on the driver's door only.

[@wildatheart3182]

I was told my 1994 bronco should have keyless mechanism under the dash it does not. I'm looking to find one to install.

[@wildatheart3182]

For key fob I should've said

[@tonyscarcare5657]

This is what I offer for the Broncos. My shop number is in the video. Factory keyless entry was simply an option starting in 94 and included the anti theft alarm system for 94 and 95. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnmWk6iEj9h4mcUsi=JQynBHARdkmNzz5-

[@QuongWing-q2c]

Geez Tony 😂 you’re very knowledgeable. How do U learn all this infor? Do U read up on this or learn on the internet? 😊 Your very smart & knowledgeable, U should be a Ford engineer 😊

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I have learned it all from owning them, working on them, reading owners and shop manuals, and dissecting them in the junkyards. I'm a nerd! 🤓

[@wmalden]

Our 1977 Ford Granada had illuminated entry.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yep. 1977 was the first year for Ford illuminated entry. It was available on most models.

[@roger628]

Even the 1977 Granada & Monarch had the Illuminated entry option.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Yep, it could be ordered as a stand-alone option on many models.

[@owlnswan4016]

I love it on my '77 Mark V Cartier (a real Cartier)...the one I have now, and the one I grew up in (both cars twins of each other). I used to like pulling up the door handle on my Dad's car when I was little, just to see the lights inside the car and the glow around the keyhole come on. It lit me up.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@owlnswan4016 Yeah, it's really cool.

[@joshhornbostel2923]

I believe in 95 is when they changed the dash in the town cars too and they changed a bunch of the wiring

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You are correct, sir. A lot changed for the better on these cars in 1995.

[@gtjgtj8334]

My 1980 t bird had keyless pad

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I forgot they started it on those that early.

[@stevenboll322]

I'm not arguing with you at all about the remote from my uncles car but it's a remote that has FoMoCo on the back and it looks nothing like the remotes you shown ill have to send you a pic of it not to mention not a bad truck you picked up for 400 bucks

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thanks, buddy. All I can figure is it was a dealer ad on accessory that was available in the 90s. They do still show up at swap meets and on eBay from time to time.

[@markbehr88]

It was 1980 Tony.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I thought so. Thank you!

[@joemazzola7387]

I always thought that was stupid as it's redundant My daughter inherited my brother in law 08 Taurus and I used it often when I washed it or had to get into the trunk and didn't have the key

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I've never heard of the trunk not having a key.

[@joemazzola7387]

@@tonyscarcare5657 It's not that It didn't have a key the extra keys were in the house and I was in the driveway washing it

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@joemazzola7387 oh. Then I'm confused as to what's stupid about it. 🤣

[@joemazzola7387]

@@tonyscarcare5657 the car had a remote to open the doors and trunk so why would you need a key pad That was my thought but I found it useful so I now understand why it's a convenient feature

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@joemazzola7387 oh. Well, it's definitely handy if you are somewhere and lock the keys in your car. A lot of people just leave them in the car and lock it and use the keypad all the time, which is dumb. I don't do it. Plus, like you said, if you're outside and don't have the keys, it is convenient.

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

That's pretty cool now here's one thing all those little button things light up and the key thing lights up have you found a way to put an LED bulb as it's fiber optic illumination? I'm doing a 76 LTD every damn bulb in it is Led except for the headlights and the Lincoln Continental I have a 77 that desperately needs help, I'm willing to cut it can you put keyless entry on a 77? It has the illuminated door lock.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

None of those should be LED lights, meaning someone replaced them all if they are. Cadillac and Chrysler used fiber optic for their illuminated entry key cylinders, and they were terrible dim. Yes, I make a plug and play remote keyless entry for the old Fords as long as it has working factory installed power locks.