What is Phone As A Key in the Ford app?

The Phone As A Key^™* feature allows you to turn your phone into a key fob with the Ford app and set up a maximum of four keys per vehicle. Use the details below for more information. 

Important: It is recommended to always have your key fob present when using Phone As A Key.

Phone As A Key Controls

In addition to your Remote Commands, you can also control the following:

• Windows Up/Down
• Open/Close Frunk^**
• Open/Close Trunk^†

Phone As A Key Requirements

To use Phone As A Key, you must meet the requirements below.

• The Ford app is downloaded to your device, you have an active account, and you are logged in.
• Your vehicle is added to the Ford app and Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
• Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device.
• Your Vehicle Connectivity settings are enabled.
• Your vehicle modem is activated.
• Your phone's Bluetooth^® is enabled and running version 4.2 or above.
• Your phone software version is:
  • iOS^® version 16.0 or above.
  • Android^™ version 8.0 or above.
• Your phone must be within Bluetooth Low Energy Range (i.e., between 95-165 ft).
• Your phone must be within 6 ft for passive entry.

Información Adicional

How do I set up Phone As A Key with the Ford app?
How do I control my Ford vehicle with Phone As A Key?
¿Los controles de llave pasiva cómo funcionan con Phone As A Key?
How do I make a Phone As A Key Backup Start Passcode for my Ford vehicle?

^*Available on select vehicles. Requiere activación de la característica. No compatible con todos los teléfonos móviles.

^**This applies to the Mustang Mach-E only.

^†For the Ford F-150 Lightning, this is for both front trunk and the tailgate, which are power assisted.

La aplicación Ford, compatible con algunas plataformas para smartphone, está disponible para descargar. Se pueden aplicar tarifas por mensajes de texto y datos.

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