That would likely be a good solution thinking about it. If its started but still in park and the key fob is removed then perhaps would signal something in the truck that it will not move out of the Park Position.
That's outside the scope of the current discussion, but usually involves a Tow Truck and/or serious damage to the vehicle.
There is a difference. You're comparing a purposely stopped and parked vehicle to one that is locked into park while running because the FOB is removed from the cab.
No. The FOB has to be in the cab to get the vehicle into a state that allows it to be driven. It can be remote started with the app, if equipped and capable, but the FOB has to present to put it in Run Mode so it can be driven.
No, I'm comparing a purposely stopped and parked vehicle with a purposely stopped and parked vehicle that is also running. I specifically said that it would make sense to KEEP it in park, I did not say PUT it in park. So you stop, key gets out, and you keep driving. Versus stop, put it in park, key gets out, stays in park. I vote for the latter. Which is no different from it not being running in the case where you keep parking on train tracks.
This is all accurate. The only backup here is that the fob has TWO separate transponders; the long range one that requires a battery, and another that works without the battery. You use that one by pressing the key against the start button.
Like I said, anyone can find objections to any attempt to be a nanny. You're on a road trip with your partner. You stop at a rest area to use the bathroom. The vehicle is running, but in park, while you go to the bathroom with the FOB in your pocket. Some emergency (one of many crazy scenarios can be imagined) requires your partner to immediately try to move the vehicle, but it won't go out of park because the FOB is in the bathroom with you.
