only another 7'ish to go 
this is really hard.......I may need therapy 
Remote start
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,326
Likes: 18
From: Gilbert
I love mine, wouldn't go through a winter without one. Not sure on the distance, maybe a few hundred feet in the open and works from anywhere in my house if the truck's in the driveway.
Yes it works with the heated seats, at least the '11/'12's do. I'm sure the new system with the MFT works similarly. If the temps are below 32, it'll kick all the heaters/defrost on when the truck warms up, above I think 85 or something (can't remember the magic # there) and it'll do the opposite, kick the AC/cooled seats on.
Yes it works with the heated seats, at least the '11/'12's do. I'm sure the new system with the MFT works similarly. If the temps are below 32, it'll kick all the heaters/defrost on when the truck warms up, above I think 85 or something (can't remember the magic # there) and it'll do the opposite, kick the AC/cooled seats on.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
love mine also....I have activated it a few hundred feet in a parking lot......it has acted funny a few times and not worked...brought it to the dealer they could not duplicate it....it only did it once.
its one of my favorite features!
its one of my favorite features!
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
I have it on my 2011, Its ok. But not great. Works good from the house to the truck when its parked out front.. I wish you could start more then 2wice (i know thats alot but sometimes its needed)
Does not seem to work so well when im at work. Maybe its just the surroundings. Not sure.
If i had to do it over i would probably just get an aftermarket unit instead. Double the cost and another fob on your key chain would be the downfalls. At least to me.
Does not seem to work so well when im at work. Maybe its just the surroundings. Not sure.
If i had to do it over i would probably just get an aftermarket unit instead. Double the cost and another fob on your key chain would be the downfalls. At least to me.
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Mine acted "funny" a few times too. It would single beep and not work, and then a couple times the truck double beeped and wouldn't start. The problem was intermittent and then the I found out the problem was most likely low voltage. The battery finally had a melt down at just a year old. I replaced it with a much better battery and have never had a problem since. The distance on the remote start is probably only 2-300 ft though.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
I was leaving the gym last night I was walking towards my truck which was on the other side of the building I was going around.....the truck was probably 150-200 away and on the other side of the building so it was not in sight......I hit the button for the hell of it and it worked! I was pretty shocked being that the truck was no in line of sight.....I think its an excellent system especially for a factory unit.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 537
Likes: 17
From: Linden USA
I have it on my 2012 Raptor. I was surprised this winter when I started it in my office. I thought what the heck would try which was a bit away from the truck and did not even know it was running until I went outside. Works good for me.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,326
Likes: 18
From: Gilbert
Not sure if this is compatible with the 13's, but here's a bi-directional kit that'll tell you when it's started (for times when you can't see the truck).
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-and-play.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-and-play.html
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 288
Likes: 1
From: near Montreal, Canada
Is this the OEM one or an aftermarket? Mine works from about 50' tops and probably less. Good enough to start from within my house.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Very nice feature..... Love it!
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,844
Likes: 6
From: Albuquerque
I use mine almost all the time!! 
Absolutely love the feature...
IMHO...if using it often...the key fob battery takes a hit. I think my battery is on the low side already. At least in comparison to other vehicle key fobs.
Worth every penny!!
biz
Absolutely love the feature...IMHO...if using it often...the key fob battery takes a hit. I think my battery is on the low side already. At least in comparison to other vehicle key fobs.
Worth every penny!!
biz