Push-Button Keyless Ignition? Now I've Seen Everything!

Published by Toronto Mike on July 12, 2010 @ 16:30 in Ford Taurus Test Drive

car I mentioned Ford has lent me a 2010 Ford Taurus SHO for the week. When you're coming from a '99 Protege with manual windows and locks, it's always a shock getting used to the modern conveniences a car like this has to offer.

One feature that's hard to get used to is the push-button keyless ignition. Absolutely no key required, in fact, there's no keyhole at all. To start this car, I press a button and press down on the brakes.

Starting a car without keys without having to hotwire. Now I've seen everything!

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8 Responses to "Push-Button Keyless Ignition? Now I've Seen Everything!"

MississaugaBlogger.com
July 12, 2010 / 17:35

Does your Taurus have the Ford Sync?

Toronto Mike
July 12, 2010 / 18:11

Yes. Got the Blackberry and iPod all synced up.

A.R.
July 12, 2010 / 19:47

It's becoming quite common on conventional cars today.

elvis
July 12, 2010 / 20:18

You always had trouble finding the (key)hole anyway.

Mike from Lowville
July 13, 2010 / 10:15

Ford Sync is almost a standard item now. A friend in Windsor has a SHO. I believe it's the best domestic built car on the road, next to the Fusion Hybrid!

Trish
July 14, 2010 / 11:08

The push button ignition first appeared in the 1950s, but the technology was unreliable so it was discontinued. Chevy, Volkswagen and British autos.

Mike from Lowville
July 16, 2010 / 07:29

Trish, my father's 1949 Mercury pickup had a push button starter. Nothing new to Ford. Just re-introduced.

Jill
July 21, 2010 / 08:31

Maybe I am overlooking the obvious but......What is the purpose of the keyless ignition and really what is the benefit?

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