Why is Remote Start not working in FordPass®*?

Remote Start requires certain actions to be completed before functioning properly.

Remote Start Set up


Solución de Problemas con el Arranque Remoto

  1. Ensure you are logged in to FordPass with the correct authorized username.
  2. Make sure your vehicle is not in Modo de Suspensión Total.
  3. Check your instrument cluster to see that Remote Start is turned on.
    1. Navigate to Settings
    2. Tap Vehicle.
    3. Touch Remote Start.
    4. Select System.
    5. Set Remote Start to On.
  4. Confirm the hood and trunk are closed.
  5. Verify the Check Engine Light is off.
    • Check the app message center for Check Engine Light notifications.
    • Check the vehicle dashboard for warning lights.
  6. If the Check Engine Light is on, resolve vehicle concerns

For additional assistance, contact a Guide.


*The FordPass App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available through a free download. Se pueden aplicar tarifas por mensajes de texto y datos.

**FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the Ford Pass App, and Complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see Términos y Condiciones de FordPass for details). Connected Services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. La tecnología en evolución / las redes celulares / la capacidad del vehículo pueden limitar la funcionalidad y evitar el funcionamiento de las características conectadas. Connected Service excludes Wi-Fi hotspots.

At purchase, the FordPass Connect modem is connected, sending vehicle data (e.g., diagnostics) to Ford. To disable, or for more information, see in-vehicle connectivity settings. Learn more at www.fordconnected.com.