How do I set up Phone As A Key™* with the FordPass®** App?
You can set up Phone As A Key on the FordPass Vehicle screen. After activating and connecting to your FordPass® Connect† modem, use the steps below to get started.
Phone As A Key Requirements
To use Phone As A Key, you must meet the requirements below:
- FordPass is downloaded to your device, you have an active account, and you are logged in.
- Your vehicle is added to FordPass and Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
- Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device.
- Tu Customer Connectivity Settings are enabled.
- Your FordPass Connect modem is activated.
- Your phone's Bluetooth® is enabled and running version 4.2 or greater.
- You have a supported mobile device running:
- iOS® 16.0 and later.
- Android™ 8.0 and later.
Setting up Phone As A Key
Select your FordPass App experience below for more details on how to set up Phone As A Key.
FordPass App 4.X Experience
To set up Phone As A Key:
- Log in to the FordPass App on your mobile device.
- Go to the Home screen.
- Select Setup Phone as a Key.
Tap Set Up Now.
Note: The User Authentication screen should display.
- Select Continue.
- Authenticate your request using one of the following methods (this may vary based on your security settings):
- Facial recognition
- Fingerprint scanning
Passcode/Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Note: If you do not have a method of security set up on your device, FordPass will request for you to create a passcode in your Settings app.
Name your key after the authentication is complete
Note: Special characters are not allowed and the maximum key length is 16 characters.
Tap Next.
Note: Your key should begin to download.
Select Copy and Continue to save your Temporary Bluetooth Passcode.
Note: A pairing notification will appear and prompt you to enter your code.
- Paste or manually enter your code.
Select Pair or OK.
Note: A success page confirming completion will appear.
- Select OK.
- Complete the next steps to Create Your Backup Passcode.
Once the Phone As A Key setup is complete, you should see the additional controls on the Home screen.
FordPass App 5.X Experience
To set up Phone As A Key:
- Log in to the FordPass App.
- Go to the Vehicle screen.
- Tap Setup in the "Make this Phone a Key" box.
Select Pair Device.
Note: A prompt for Bluetooth access will appear.
Tap OK to continue. The key download will begin.
Note: If you tap "Don't Allow" the setup process will end.
- Select Copy on the next pop-up.
- Paste your code.
- Select Pair or OK.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Help paths in FordPass.
Información Adicional
How do I make a backup passcode?
How do I add my vehicle to FordPass?
*Disponible en ciertos vehículos. Requiere activación de la característica. No compatible con todos los teléfonos móviles.
**La Aplicación FordPass®, compatible con ciertas plataformas para smartphone, está disponible para descargar. Se pueden aplicar tarifas por mensajes de texto y datos.
†FordPass® Connect, the FordPass® App., and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. La tecnología que evoluciona/red móvil/capacidad del vehículo pueden limitar la funcionalidad e impedir el funcionamiento de las características conectadas. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.