Guess I was trying to configure a MMH like my FEH, but it can't be done. Once you add the "premiem" pkg to a MMH you must get the nav & high end radio. I got the Ford premiem pkg, no nav & middle radio. That seperates them by about $2-3k, but for obvious reasons, now you are getting more.

Shoot if it's $60 I want my Keyless entry for $60

 

I drove the MMH and then went and drove the FEH. As far as I can see the only 2 options that the FEH does not have available is the keyless entry number pad on the door (but it still has keyless entry), and lumbar on the seats. Other than that they seem to have the same stuff, other than little accents inside like crome around the a/c vents etc.. Personally I liked the FEH front grill better, with the re-design it looks meaner. IMHO

 

Does anybody know if the keyless entry number pad can be installed on the 08 FEH at all? Thinking about it I suspect that it can't be, but I know that is a feature I use a lot on my current Explorer, and was a bit sad to notice was unavailable on the FEH.

P.S. For anybody waiting on delivery: I'm at 8 weeks this coming Wednesday. A service tech we know and trust at the dealership chuckled when we said we expected it in 6 weeks, and said that the hybrids arrive very few and far between. Here's hoping Eight is Enough

-Andrew-

 

Apparently there's a wireless keypad. I've read somewhere it was discontinued, but available on ebay.

I was about to place an order for one, when I found one that was "close enough" to what I wanted 250 miles away in another state, so I took a day trip & now love my new FEH with all the options I would have ordered, plus a moonroof & better radio!

 

UPDATE: After taking delivery of my 08 FEH (FINALLY!!!) I spoke with my sales rep, and she was under the impression that the keyless entry number pad could be installed on the car after-the-fact. I will be calling my service department today on an unrelated matter, and I will follow-up.

While its not a huge deal, I know that I used the keyless entry pad a lot in my old Explorer; so although I'm hesitant to put more money into the car for something that's only used for getting into it, I'm considering it.

P.S. LOVE the new FEH - - the AWD is only rated at 29 mpg City / 27 Highway, and with all the tips and suggestions from this board, I'm at 33.0 mpg average since picking it up! Thank you!!!

- Andrew -

 

The 08 service documents show connector C500 (Keypad Switch Saay.) is in place in the driver's door wiring harness. That means they could plug in the keypad. It does not mean it will work because it may not be enabled!

 

Install the wired-in factory style, or the wireless dealer style?

 

IMHO, the new EPA mileage numbers are more realistic for gas-only vehicles, but too pestamistic for hybrids.

 

It's possible that's just there because they use the same wiring harness for both vehicles. But you're right, it could be as simple as getting an MMH keypad and installing it into the FEH (assuming you don't have to make any major modifications to install it like cutting the sheet metal in the door )