Remote start through FordPass

[Deleted member 4846]

There is no way for your phone to communicate without a plan.
Here is the official wording from the Ford order guide:

1. 1Wi-Fi hotspot includes wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford
   2FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the Ford Pass App., and Complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected Service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected services excludes Wi-Fi hotspot.

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[fordtruckguy]

I have been using the remote start through the app and it turns the truck on within 15 seconds no problem. I have been having a tough time knowing if the HVAC system turns on. The temperature and fan speed lights aren’t on until you turn the key. I’ve tried the auto and last used settings but couldn’t tell a difference.
Would seem kind of pointless to have remote start if you can’t blast the heat for a couple minutes.

 

[zBernie]

I am trying to confirm if I'll be able to use FordPass on a Maverick XL to remote start the engine (even though it's not a push-start)? From what I can tell, since the vehicle is equipped with FordPass Connect I should be able to do so, and it would be a complimentary feature? Can someone confirm if that's true? If so, I'm not sure why this isn't being more heavily advertised... I think it's a big deal, and would make me feel a lot better about not having heated seats! Thanks!

You can definitely start your XL using the FordPass app on your phone. Also, if you have Alexa, i.e., and echo dot, you can connect it to the FordPass app then start your car using voice commands from inside your house. Just say "Alexa, start my car". Convenient on those cold mornings!

 

[TSAINTS1115]

Just say "Alexa, start my car". Convenient on those cold mornings!

(Girls voice)
"Did you say fart your bar?"

 

[zBernie]

(Girls voice)
"Did you say fart your bar?"

Luddite!

 

[Darksider]

So ford pass/connect if free?

 

[Deleted member 4846]

There is no way for your phone to communicate without a plan.
Here is the official wording from the Ford order guide:

1. 1Wi-Fi hotspot includes wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford
   2FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the Ford Pass App., and Complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected Service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected services excludes Wi-Fi hotspot.

You may want to take a look at this...

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/...wners can,feature the FordPass Connect system.

 

[Deleted member 4846]

So ford pass/connect if free?

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/...wners can,feature the FordPass Connect system.

 

[Deleted member 4846]

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/...wners can,feature the FordPass Connect system.

 

[JohnHartshorn]

I'll wait until someone from Ford can clarify this. I don't see how my T-Mobile connected phone is going to access AT&T towers. Looks to me like it's free for a trial period.

Your TMobile phone will connect to a TMobile tower, to the internet, to an ATT tower nearest your vehicle, then to your vehicle. You will need a data plan on your phone for the initial connection to TMobile (or a wi-fi connection directly to the internet). You do not need a data plan with the truck.

 

[Transpression]

Hold on folks! Hate to burst your bubble but I’m pretty sure this requires an AT&T phone and internet account to work. I’m willing to bet AT&T is charging for the service. Ford gives you the app and the capability, but you still have to pay for the service.

Nope. Sorry, but I own one and it works without a cell account on the truck. It is amazing.

 

[oljackfrost]

Your TMobile phone will connect to a TMobile tower, to the internet, to an ATT tower nearest your vehicle, then to your vehicle. You will need a data plan on your phone for the initial connection to TMobile. You do not need a data plan with the truck.

Yes, I was wrong, wrong, wrong! These old posts come back to haunt me

 

[Transpression]

So ford pass/connect if free?

Yes

 

[Big Ragu]

I love ford pass. I use scheduled start on my rig all the time. I leave the house different times throughout the week so i have different times set for each day of the week. So handy

 

[LC48]

I have no special plan, truck starts fine from the app for me...

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