Maybe because not everyone wants to send Ford all their personal info (everywhere you go in the vehichle, and your cell phone data) in exchange for using the cellphone connection to the truck? I for one will not sign up for using that.
The fob is different, the non-lux key doesn't even have the button.
I have remote start via app on my Chevy volt once in a while it won't start even though the app says started. The key works everytime. Sucks when you are expecting a warmed up cabin but get a frigid one instead.
Yeah I seen that too and I didn't think it was worth it.
Agreed
Ford is probably the least of my concerns of "being tracked", if you have a smartphone I've got some really bad news for you... Well worth it to be able to start from anywhere.
iDatastart will come out with one for sure. Minimal wiring , once the T-Harness is verified. I'm thinking the FM8 harness will work, but I haven't verified it via idatastart as of yet. I'm a 12V specialist at Crutchfield, so I do this for a living. It wont be long until they have a solution that is tested. There is a SMALL chance, the OEM keyfob may not work and you would have to get an add-on RF kit... but the 2021 Escapes Standard key keyfob works with a 3X lock to start the vehicle, so I don't see why the Maverick wouldn't work.
I keep my smart phone wrapped in tin foil, I'm Good..
Unlike giving the information to Ford (who has no business knowing where I go), the cell phone is a necessary evil to do business in this day and age. Not having one is all well and good for retired people, not so much for working people. In any case, it's not like Ford just sits on your info, they sell it to advertisers, and anyone else who will pay. I for one choose to limit that as much as possible, and having the cell phone provider doing it is bad enough.
