# Why Does Ford Still Put Keypads On Its Cars Doors?

> Ford's SecuriCode keypad was first introduced in 1980, originally featured on the Thunderbird and Lincoln Continental Mark VI, it became a standard feature on many of its vehicles.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2019838/why-ford-car-doors-still-have-keypads-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=691c6a3a8fc5781684678976)
- **Published:** 2025-11-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #cars #does #doors #feature #keypads #real #access
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