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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 04:35 PM
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Just noticed that my remote start doesn't work anymore. Doesn't matter whether I try using the key fob or the ford pass app. Any ideas? All the other functions of both key fobs and the ford pass app work.
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:14 PM
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Possible the hood latch is confused and thinks hood is open.

Open/close the hood maybe? If the hood is open, remote start is disabled.
Check engine light present will also disable remote start.
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:19 PM
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Probably not any help to you as I have an aftermarket system from california that plugs directly into the backside of the OBD port..........Mine did what you say .. as in many times 1-2 months after new 5-6 times or more. ...
I ended up calling the manufacturer on it...
Solution was power ignition key on & off without starting 3 or 5 times (sorry can't remember how many times but one of the above)
Also on my unit it has a red led light that would power on only for a split second after that on/off cycle...That @ least told me it reset !!
I did notice above would not remedy itself if you tried to remote start it right away....So I just left it overnite & it worked the next morning...
This happened 5-6 times on the power on/ off solution above....
Then as I said it suddenly just started working say the last 4-5 months as it should !! Flawlessly !!
Good Luck & plz post back if it works for you so others will have a fix to try !!

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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:20 PM
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If it was the hood latch the vehicle should honk if you try to remote start with fob.
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:29 PM
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Try deleting your Ford pass app and then re-install it. This happened to me once on my 2017 and that worked for me.
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 06:15 PM
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Removed and reinstalled fordpass with no change. It is going to dealer Monday, they finally got a rear camera for the recall. Guess this will be on the list too.

Oh, and yes, double checked to make sure remote start was active in the advanced settings menu
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 07:16 PM
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Some DTCs disable remote start.
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 07:32 PM
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Some DTCs disable remote start.
I'll renew my forscan and check tomorrow
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 09:57 PM
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Did you add the Ford Impact sensor to your truck?
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by woodall01
Did you add the Ford Impact sensor to your truck?
a year ago
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