LCourtiade Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Hello, I recently purchased a 2025 Ford Transit Custom (VN127 platform), equipped with keyless entry (KeyFree system). I noticed that the vehicle does not automatically lock when walking away, even though it detects when the key is present. I believe it would be very helpful—and more secure—if Ford enabled an auto-lock on walk-away feature, as found on other Ford models like the Kuga or Focus. Many Transit Custom users carry expensive tools or goods in their vans. Having the vehicle automatically lock when the driver walks away would prevent theft due to forgetting to manually lock the doors. I’ve checked FORScan and the BCM/RFA modules, and there seems to be no option to enable this currently. Is this feature planned for future updates or available in any region? Can this be escalated to Ford as a customer feature request? Thank you! Best regards, Laurent Courtiade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Are you sure this feature is available on kuga and focus? We’ve never had that feature on any ICE vehicles in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCourtiade Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Hello Yes, it seems that it is available on those véhicules. At least that'a what ChatGPT says ! But it depends sometimes on the exact version and the market sometimes Here is a copy of the list (sorry in French) 🔹 Ford Kuga / Escape Disponible sur : versions avec système KeyFree (entrée sans clé) Activation : via écran SYNC ou parfois via configuration du véhicule Générations concernées : Kuga III (2020+) / Escape (Amérique du Nord) 🔹 Ford Focus Disponible sur : Focus Mk4 (2018+), versions Titanium, ST-Line X, Vignale (selon options) Conditions : doit être équipée du KeyFree + Ford MyKey / Ford Keyless Start Activation : via SYNC ou FORScan 🔹 Ford Puma Disponible sur : Puma (2020+), versions avec KeyFree Fonction "Auto-lock on leaving" activable dans les paramètres du véhicule 🔹 Ford Fiesta Fiesta Mk8 (2017–2023) : certaines finitions supérieures (Titanium X, Vignale) Remarque : cette fonction a été vue sur certains modèles, mais très dépendante du marché et du niveau d’équipement 🔹 Ford Mondeo / Fusion Disponible sur : versions hautes (Titanium, Vignale) Fonction : Passive lock/unlock avec KeyFree (certaines versions USA uniquement) 🔹 Ford Edge (Amérique du Nord/Europe) Disponible sur : versions supérieures avec entrée sans clé Activation automatique ou via écran SYNC I bought an ODBLink and loaded Forscan to try to activate it on my VN127, but it seems that it's not possible ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCourtiade Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Hello, I come back on that topic after more research. I found out that the Walk away lock is a feature that can be activated on Ford F150 via Forscan. I managed to retrieve the As-built parameters related to this WAL option and i am ready to try to install it on my Transit custom. As it seems that Ford is using the same as-built adress moduls for all it's vehicule, I wonder if I can try to apply these to mine without any arm ? Can someone advice ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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