I'm looking to get some feedback from those who have remote start on their vehicle. I saw on Ford Authority that the new 2025s will not have remote start on the key fob for early models. Just wondering how many of you utilize the key fob over the app to start their car? Part of me is bummed that the option is there at the start but I'm interested in what other's takes are.
Remote Start Use Questions
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On my 2024 Limited, I've used it a couple of times just to prove to myself that it works, but I don't use it on a regular basis.
Even on cold or hot days, I'm not the sort of person who wants to start their vehicle ahead of time so the interior warms up or cools down. The interior will warm up or cool down much faster if the vehicle is moving than if it's sitting still. Maybe in really cold or hot conditions, I might feel differently.
Even on cold or hot days, I'm not the sort of person who wants to start their vehicle ahead of time so the interior warms up or cools down. The interior will warm up or cool down much faster if the vehicle is moving than if it's sitting still. Maybe in really cold or hot conditions, I might feel differently.
sjwhiteley
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Same. If I'm at home, I'll use the fob. At work, the phone app, as it's a good hike out to the car.
It's da FOB I tellz ya, da FOB...
I have it, so I use it, and I love it (apps don't exist for my classic model)
But to clarify, I mostly use it in the winter, so I don't have to get into a cold-assed truck when it's below zero outside and wait for the windshield to de-ice/defrost... however, our summers here aren't so hot that I can't wait 3-4 mins for the AC to cool it down
I have it, so I use it, and I love it (apps don't exist for my classic model)
But to clarify, I mostly use it in the winter, so I don't have to get into a cold-assed truck when it's below zero outside and wait for the windshield to de-ice/defrost... however, our summers here aren't so hot that I can't wait 3-4 mins for the AC to cool it down
NevadaGeo
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I use both since the fob only has a limited distance that it will work. It is a great feature, and pairs will with the app.
Expy101
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I use the FOB daily (never used the app). I like to start the car as I lock up the house. I jump in and go. This gives the fluids 30 sec to circulate.
I get in the vehicle and start it. Usually, this is a cold start after sitting for more than 12 hours. Upon starting, the engine speed usually goes up to around 1200 rpm. I wait for it to come down to 800-900 rpm which usually takes less than a minute. I figure its ready to go at that point. If it's been really cold, I'll wait another minute or two.
But, everyone is different.
Southpawhd
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I use my fob regularly in the winter. I’ll use the app once in a while.
As others have said, the fob is much quicker. That app is sooooo slow.
As others have said, the fob is much quicker. That app is sooooo slow.
1775SS
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I use the fob, mainly in the winter. And being from the Buffalo area, that's about 11 months of the year.
Thanks for all the replies. I wonder if they can install it after the fact somehow. Super disappointing that they won't have fob remote start right of the bat. Kind of wild that it's a late availability thing for the 25s.
2020-MAX-Limited
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But if it's included in the App, you have the functionality in your hand. It sounds like Ford decided to save some $$ on the fobs.
Yea I'm torn on if I'll actually care over time. If I had to take one over the other, it would be the app. It doesn't look like they're just trying to save money as much as there's a part not available or something isn't working right that they can't figure out. It's a "late availability" item on the ordering sheet at the moment which tells me that it's coming (also included in the packages). Unless they raise the prices once it's available which I wouldn't put past them.
Boosted
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I'd say I use the fob 80% of the time if not more.
Often I will start the truck with my fob when I am getting my kids shoes on before heading out the door or as we are walking up to the truck parked.
The app is great at the beach when the interior is hot to give the AC a change to cool it down and way out of range or at the ski hill when the truck is ice cold.
Often I will start the truck with my fob when I am getting my kids shoes on before heading out the door or as we are walking up to the truck parked.
The app is great at the beach when the interior is hot to give the AC a change to cool it down and way out of range or at the ski hill when the truck is ice cold.
eddysales001
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I like the keyfob because it does not require you to pay for a subscription. It was really a bummer that we lost the remote start capability we paid for on my wife’s Volvo after the 4 yr free subscription expired after research nearly all foreign manufactures went down that rabbit hole and felt good Ford had not. Guess that is no longer the case
Danm355
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I also use the fob over the app.
Same here on my 24 Max 4X Limited
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