2017 Remote Start

[kcarroll]

My 2017 Expy came with the factory remote start/keyless entry. The range is about 20 ft. I have to be standing nearly next to the vehicle for either to work. The dealer said it's working properly. I beg to differ.
Any ideas? And THANKS!

 

[07xln]

I can start mine from my office window on the 15th floor down to the parking lot as long as I have line of site. 20ft that's not even from my driveway to my interior garage door

I think there is something wrong

 

[stamp11127]

Tell the dealer to look at the following site:

https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehicle-features/locks-and-security/remote-start-system.html

Upto 300 feet.

Check the battery strength in the remote first.

Find another dealer. If this one is giving you bs now they will not be honest for repair work.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I have a 2015 Expedtion Limited 4x4 with factory remote start - purchased new.

I have always been amazed at the distance the system will work - including using it from inside my house.

Something is wrong - but replace the FOB battery first with a fresh battery. Are you having problems with both factory remotes?

 

[Mikep01]

Try a new battery first.

 

[jeff kushner]

07 is right....Last Nov when I bought my truck....it seemed to start at nearly 1/4 mile! OK, maybe not but you get the idea. My sweetheart was truly impressed with it's range. I do notice it dropping but it should drop as the battery gets older. Try a new battery....if that doesn't work....you know the dealer has to see you! You knew what they told you was wrong in your heart, that's why you posted here....Generally, if you think something doesn't sound right, it isn't!

jeff

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

The batteries in the FOB are under warranty so I would make the dealer replace them. In fact I would take it back show them the literature and say "Fix the damned thing it's under warranty!" Don't let them BS you.

 

[powerboatr]

battery check
mine will start the engine from across the street, which is close to 200 feet. I park in my neighbors drive when they are gone to confuse the neighbors
play musical cars with his and mine

 

[lbv150]

My '16 will work close to 300' if I hold it up in the air with the metal key up like an antenna (which it is) and line of sight to the truck. Measure what 300' is don't just guess...it's not that far. I have to come out of a store start walking towards mine in the parking lot and use it. The key remote has to talk to the module located under the dash with no antenna up by the glass. So all the metal body is shielding the signal. The more expensive optional remote start & alarm has a very long distance even from inside buildings as it has a glass mount antenna.