I went with the OEM add-on:
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...us-js7z19a361a

which enabled start via regular key fob. Later I added the long range remote and antenna so I can start it from my office before I leave for the day

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...em-js7z15k601b
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...nna-js7z15603a

Works great and install was easy although forscan is required to make it work

 

Ford dealer that I purchased from suggested Compustar also.
The service guru said even the long range oem Ford kit wasn't that good.
Any comments from those that have the oem long range Ford kit?
Happy? Not happy?

 

its not long range ... its maybe 12 feet longer than the regular remote in my company parking garage .. i have not tried it from an unobstructed view like a window and open lot but it wasn't that much difference .. I had directed smart start which is similar to the compustar .. the 2 way remote was 1 mile .. the phone app was endless .. the ford long range remote does not compare

 

Check Ebay under Fairway Ford, I've bought many items from them for my 2011& 2015 f150s, with fast, free shipping,they have them for 2015-2019
for $179.95. Easy to install yourself with excellent instructions, the only thing you'll have to do is take it to your Ford dealer so
they can program it to your truck, my dealer charged me $50 but could vary.

 

for the 2018+ you can activate it yourself with forscan no need for the dealer

 

I have this one and it works great so far. No honk, uses factory keyfob by pressing Lock-unlock-Lock. Install was very simple plug and play

 

I ordered and installed same unit. Works pretty good.

 

I personally would buy the Ford unit......it is made for your truck and fully integrated.