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Issue: Ford Remote Access app review
The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
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The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
Read to find out more:
- What, if any, are the costs associated?
- Do you have to go to the dealer?
- What hardware is compatible?
- How well does it work compared with aftermarket devices?
- What models are compatible?
Ford Remote Access app for smart phones
#661
Senior Member
I like it. I have terrible cell service wherever my useless phone goes... but either truck starts fine every time as I have it on two. I don't use it in summer a ton but in winter you bet I will. Especially on my work rig as it can sit parked and i can ride in one of my other company trucks and have it warm on a -20 day from 10 miles away. I'm with the main carrier in this province and the trucks are obviously running on the same network. I guess you could say it could have more features but honestly I just wanted it for what it's designed for... starting my truck.
Last edited by 1994Vmax; 08-27-2014 at 06:34 AM.
#662
Senior Member
Absolutely love it. I come off a bus coming home and in the winter I start it about 20 min away so it is nice and warm for my drive from the parking lot to my house. And I like the fact that if I can't remember if I locked my truck at the end of the day you can lock it from anywhere.
#663
I wish there was a option to increase the run time a little.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
#664
Senior Member
I wish there was a option to increase the run time a little.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
#665
Senior Member
This. And to add to that the app also allows you to run the truck half an hour every hour without having to go out and physically start it with the key.
#666
Senior Member
Hey guys. If you have questions about Ford remote access, shoot me an email, zbourg@allstarautomotive.com.
#667
I love mine! nothing better than being at the lake and not having to worry about your keys when unloading & loading up the boat...
I trailer the boat to the ramp, wife unloads it, I park the truck, leave the keys in a hidden location, lock the doors, get in the boat and arm it through my phone.
Day is done, I start my truck from wherever we are, set it for 30 min run time, unload at the dock, wife unlocks the truck with HER phone app (yes, two phones can control the remote system) when i'm close, I get in and its 72* inside on a 100* day..
Just a little scenario....
It does however need to be updated to add some features like, start at a certian time of day, inside temp, and location GPS.... my opinion only..
Last edited by CHICKS; 08-27-2014 at 09:55 AM.
#668
I wish there was a option to increase the run time a little.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
on some of those -10 or -20°f mornings with ungodly wind it gets brutal. I realize 15 minutes is good, that's about right to have some heat in it, but I can't part inside anywhere I go (even home) so maybe having a 20-25 minutes option would be a big deal to get some of that snow to melt off and make the cab all toasty by the time I get to it.
Idk... 15 works, and you can do it twice I suppose, but 15 minutes doesn't seem *quite* long enough for some of those really bitter days.
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LevittownFordParts (08-27-2014)
#669
The iphone app is very easy to use but isn't exactly beautiful looking . . . it could use a proper IOS redesign.
Other than it's appearance, the only thing I don't like about the app is the notification badge pops up almost daily. When you open the app, there is no notification at all. It's odd and should be fixed. Also it would be nice if the "Find" function could open up a map and show you where the truck is located rather than just sounding the horn.
#670