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Ford mobile auto start app

Started by bigmoneycloser, June 01, 2014, 08:16:40 PM

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bigmoneycloser

Does anyone have and use the ford iPhone app with the remote start?
I think it's $300 plus a monthly fee.
It allows you to start/stop from any distance along with security text message alerts and stuff..

Curious how people like and experiences with it along with costs?
Thx


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2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

wasinger3000

It's $50 a year for the cell service. I was considering getting it as well. I have herd good things about it.

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13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

geswek

This would be useful; I'm in hospitals so remote start kinda sucks when I can't reach car haha.

FracaSHO

I don't have any experience with the Ford product. But I did have an Autopage alarm/remote start on my F-150 where I could start/stop and lock/unlock from my phone or any computer. It was great to be able to start my truck from my classroom, at the bar, etc. 15 minutes before leaving and have a warm truck. I did leave my keys locked in the truck a lot so I could have one less thing in my pockets, but there were a couple times when autopage's network went down and I was locked out of my truck. Made me wish I was paying attention when the salesman told me the keyless code to get in the truck.


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
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Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP

geswek

Sadly you can't lock your keys now; at least I can't. My doors will not lock when it senses the key fob inside the car. It just unlocks the doors when I hit the lock button.

bigmoneycloser

I think viper has a similar set up, but I heard they were no longer going to offer it...
2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

FracaSHO


Quote from: geswek on June 01, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Sadly you can't lock your keys now; at least I can't. My doors will not lock when it senses the key fob inside the car. It just unlocks the doors when I hit the lock button.

That is true

Quote from: bigmoneycloser on June 01, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
I think viper has a similar set up, but I heard they were no longer going to offer it...

A buddy of mine has the viper system. He also had the same Autopage set up I had. He says the viper is far superior and is very happy with it.


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
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Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP

SHOdded

Quote from: geswek on June 01, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Sadly you can't lock your keys now; at least I can't. My doors will not lock when it senses the key fob inside the car. It just unlocks the doors when I hit the lock button.
I think you can still do this if you wrap the key in foil, or use a sleeve that interferes with radio waves (like those credit card protection devices). 
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jmr061

I have it in mine. It is 50 a year. If you can get it for 300 that's a darn good price. Mostly I've seen 400-450. I believe it operates off of gsm service which isn't that good of service where I am so I have issues with it working all the time. Where it says the unit should be mounted is a bad spot. I have to move mine this summer. I wish they would offer an external antenna option for it. It will email and text you for alarm alerts as well. I have heard the viper and auto page units offer more options like gps tracking etc??


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Jason
16 Edge Sport

jmr061

Oh and a ford dealer will need to activate it even if you install it yourself. It is plug and play.


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Jason
16 Edge Sport

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

J-Will

Quote from: geswek on June 01, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Sadly you can't lock your keys now; at least I can't. My doors will not lock when it senses the key fob inside the car. It just unlocks the doors when I hit the lock button.

If you use the door code to lock your car, it overrides the auto-lockout feature.  You will need to use the code to unlock (or the other set of keys).
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Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
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SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

vernonator

Quote from: J-Will on June 02, 2014, 06:40:25 AM
Quote from: geswek on June 01, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Sadly you can't lock your keys now; at least I can't. My doors will not lock when it senses the key fob inside the car. It just unlocks the doors when I hit the lock button.

If you use the door code to lock your car, it overrides the auto-lockout feature.  You will need to use the code to unlock (or the other set of keys).

Don't even need the code, just press 7-8 and 9-0 at the same time. I leave my keys in the car 24/7 and get in/out with the keypad...easy peasy
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

SHOdded

 ... and there's the security issue!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

vernonator

Quote from: SHOdded on June 02, 2014, 09:16:02 AM
... and there's the security issue!

what security issue? the 7-8/9-0 combo LOCKS the car and you need to use your 5 digit pin to UNLOCK your car. This is true with/without the keys in it OR on your person.
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)