Ford Focus 07 - automatic key opening and closing

indenial

I'm looking at buying a 2007 ford focus but I've heard that the key gives trouble on them. The salesman said they only have the unique key (where it automatically opens when you are 3 feet to the car and close when 3 feet away) for the 2007 model and discontinued this feature after this. This leads me to believe it wasn't a success. Anyone have any experience with thiis car?

BArra

i have an ST with keyless entry

if your very close to any door and go to open them with the key in your pocket, yes they open when you pull the car door handle

no they do not lock when you walk away, i have to double press the key to deadlock the doors

or else you should have these little black plastic things on the handles which can be used to lock the car also.

on my version there is a sudo fake key in the ignition which you turn after depressing the clutch, and she fires up

kinda silly they didnt add a start button, but they wernt done till 08' onwards i believe

in saying that its handy enuff at times, no need to fiddle looking for keys when you come back to your car, you just pull the door handle and in you get

hope that helps.

indenial

Ya cheers barra, that helps explain how it works. What I really want to know if they give trouble. If they don't in general I will buy one.

BArra

i personally havent had any issues with it anaway

*touch wood* haha

CrowdedHouse

My OH has one new since 07,hasn't given her any trouble except once when it locked with the keys inside.It shouldn't be possible to do this and I wasn't able to replicate it(I reckon the key was shielded in her handbag by her mobile and other assorted stuff women carry in them)
Other than that no problems and handy that you are never rooting around for keys.

bazz26

This feature came with the optional Connection Pack available on the Focus LX and Zetec at the time. The Connection Pack cost only €500 extra and was offered only for a limited time before the Focus got a facelift.

The LX Connection came with 16" alloy wheels, electric windows allround, front fog lights, keyless entry and bluetooth radio with voice activation.

The Zetec Connection added 17" alloy wheels, climate controlled air conditioning, auto headlights & wipers and auto dipping rear view mirror.

I've never heard of any issues with the keyless entry system to be honest but there are plenty of Focus models out there for sale to choose from without the Connection Pack if you don't want the potential hassel.

Henry Ford III

I had that feature in an 07 Focus. I thought it was very clever.

It's still an option on new builds - but it's not cheap.