Who else just figured this out?

[Milehifireguy]

All keyless ignitions have the hidden key.

First keyless push button start for me

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[Glamdring70]

I don't anticipate ever using the actual key and the key slot bothered me enough that I plugged it with a plastic cap from the hardware store. Can always get in with the keypad and if the vehicle is so dead that the keypad is kaput, it's probably not going to drive off.

 

[Rgill]

All my fobs have had these. The key generally exists in case the fob fails.

Owners can still unlock the driver’s door in cases when the car’s battery or the key fob’s battery runs out of juice, or the fob malfunctions. The key is typically accessed by pushing a button on the key fob and pulling the key out, although on some remotes, the release isn’t obvious.

Some cars have an obvious key slot on the door handle; on others, it’s hidden behind the door handle (visible when you pull the door handle out). Still others require removing a plastic cap next to the door handle to reveal the key slot underneath

This is very helpful if the fob is failing and you need to get into car to open And to start the car. There is usually a hidden place to place the fob to allow direct transmission to start the car.

For example, check out this ford video. It probably applies to the 2021 BS also with the hidden key. Just have to figure out where the slot place is in the car to place the fob to start the car.




AndI also included one last attachment about just holding the fob right against the start stop button.


Regarding the 2022 BS: For the 2022 BS manual (see below) it says there is an “integrated keyhead transmitter” …”Use the key blade to start your vehicle, and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote control.” (See pic I attached)

 

[VirtualJMills]

Just have to figure out where the slot place is in the car to place the fob to start the car.

The "slot" is a small depression under the rubber mat covering the lower of the two center-stack cutouts where the USB-to-Radio ports are.

If you feel along the edges of the rubber mat, you'll find a little pull tab. Pull up gently, and the entire sheet of rubber comes out. The cutout is on the right side of that exposed surface, it's a fob-shaped depression.

This same location is also used for MyKey / additional key programming activities.

The rubber mat is a bit fiddly to re-seat, requires a bit of wiggling BUT NOT A LOT OF FORCE.

 

[Rgill]

The "slot" is a small depression under the rubber mat covering the lower of the two center-stack cutouts where the USB-to-Radio ports are.

If you feel along the edges of the rubber mat, you'll find a little pull tab. Pull up gently, and the entire sheet of rubber comes out. The cutout is on the right side of that exposed surface, it's a fob-shaped depression.

This same location is also used for MyKey / additional key programming activities.

The rubber mat is a bit fiddly to re-seat, requires a bit of wiggling BUT NOT A LOT OF FORCE.

SNAP!! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Flash]

The "slot" is a small depression under the rubber mat covering the lower of the two center-stack cutouts where the USB-to-Radio ports are.

If you feel along the edges of the rubber mat, you'll find a little pull tab. Pull up gently, and the entire sheet of rubber comes out. The cutout is on the right side of that exposed surface, it's a fob-shaped depression.

This same location is also used for MyKey / additional key programming activities.

The rubber mat is a bit fiddly to re-seat, requires a bit of wiggling BUT NOT A LOT OF FORCE.

Hate to necropost, but I'm going to do it anyway.

I got the dreaded "no key found" or whatever it was a couple of days ago. Took the fob out of my pocket and placed it below the screen and the Bronco started up fine.

Went home and changed the battery in both fobs just in case and looked for the depression that VirtualJMills said was there and sure enough, there it was. Easy to put the rubber mat back in place also.

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