I want to add the remote start to my 08 F150 5.4. Does anyone know if there is an easy plug and play ford part # that I can install?

 

Ford's remote start kits require use of their wiring kit. Here's one I found on ebay that the seller said was for his 07. Not suggesting that you buy this or that it is the right one for your truck, but I am suggesting you look at the pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories

In this listing you can see the harness with some plugs. I believe there is a fair amount of splicing that must be done to install the kit.

So the short version, is Ford doesn't sell a plug and play remote starter kit.

I had looked into the idea of installing one, but when I learned of the splicing required, I said, it's not worth the hassle.

 

There is no plug-n-play remote start system for our trucks, for all models you will have to do some splicing. How much depends on the unit you get; if it is just a remote start or if it also serves as a security system as well.

It is a difficult job even if you've got experience installing electronics in cars. It would be a PITA if you are a novice.

 

It can cause enough problems with the passive anttheft system that I don't think I'll be looking into one. Even if it were a plug and play I don't think I'd bother.

 

Word to the wise having done 3 of these installs now with the ford kit it is a huge PITA. The amount of cutting and splicing is crazy its not plug and play. It took me darn near 9 hours to do the first one then about 4 hours on the other 2.

 

Just my 2 cents...while a PITA to install, I've had remote start on all my ford trucks since '01 and I've never had any problems with the stock passive system.

 

I second with Bridge. I have the ford system on my 2004 F150 and have never had a problem with it or the PATS. I wouldn't want a vehicle without a remote start.

 

i agree.... remote starting units are great.... yes, they can be time consumin to install, but of the 10 that i have done on various models of cars/trucks, not one has been a PITA. its all about pain vs. gain in my mind. ill gladly spend a day to install a unit to reap the benefits down the road.

i am a big fan of crimestopper units. not the alarms, just the remote starter/keyless entry units. i average about 10 hours on my installs... i solder all connections, and make it look as close to stock as i can. remember, it doenst matter how much money you spend on a unit, it will only be as good as the install job. the features they come with these days in amazing. they no longer require a spare key to be "hidden" under the dash for the PATS system. once the modules are programmed, your all set to go.

if your looking for a basic system, they really dont require that much splicing. to get a basic starter/keyless entry unit, you will be looking at around 15 wires (depending on features/brand/etc), maybe more, maybe less.

long story short, if you decide to go for it, there are plenty of people here that can provide help if you get stuck. in fact, im doing on this coming wednesday for a friend.

plus, its pretty cool to be able to start your truck from several hundred yards away so its warmed up and ready in the winter !!!

 

Well I plan on buying a unit, either oem or aftermarket in the next week or two and I will probably get stuck some where along the way so any help offered is appreciated.

 

Go aftermarket! The stock system is good if it came with the truck but other than that no I would not install the oem one. The oem system when installed after the fact can disable the PATS system this is why I reprogram them before letting it leave the shop.

 

I consider myself to be pretty good at installing electronics. I have more gadgets then a space ship in my truck. But the one thing I gave up on was the remote starter. I eventually had a shop do it. Cost about 300 bucks with all the equipment. My only regret is mine is a single button so I have three fobs on my key chain one for remote start one keyless entry one for the alarm on my harley. My starter does reach from half a mile away which is pretty cool though.