Remote start for Ford trucks?

[grandall4]

Not sure if it's changed since 2013, but my factory starter has a poor range compared to what I bought from the aftermarket. To get range, they wanted me to buy an add on module to link to my cell phone

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Do you now have 2 key fobs to carry?

 

[grandall4]

Do you now have 2 key fobs to carry?

I should have been more clear. The aftermarket is on a different truck.

To compare, it is a Viper brand and works it a distance of at least a quarter mile (also from within a large office building) versus less than 500' on my Ford (won't work from within building, even when parked in the 1st row)

If I had to do it again, I wouldn't get the Ford and would go straight tot the viper. The only fob needed would be the viper

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I should have been more clear. The aftermarket is on a different truck.

To compare, it is a Viper brand and works it a distance of at least a quarter mile (also from within a large office building) versus less than 500' on my Ford (won't work from within building, even when parked in the 1st row)

If I had to do it again, I wouldn't get the Ford and would go straight tot the viper. The only fob needed would be the viper

Unfortunately, the Ford's key is built into the fob (one piece).
On my '03 F250 I did have a Viper and the range (especially from within a large brick building) was VERY impressive. I just don't want the Viper fob AND my Ford key/fob combo.

 

[Green Power]

Hi Luke, did you ever get the remote start?

 

[JJZ 109]

Here's how I recently completed this project on my 2016:
Bought vehicle security module DL3Z-19A361-A.
DK3Z-15603-C Bi Directional Antenna.
DL3Z-19A390-B RMU kit. This will allow you to start the truck with Ford Remote Access smartphone app from anywhere.
You can also get a Remote Start RFR Antenna Kit DA8Z-15603-A if you're not using bi directional. I think you can skip it if you buy the bi directional antenna I listed. Instructions I had for this were incorrect. They showed it being installed in the glove box area. For the newer trucks it goes above the headliner near the windshield on the driver side.
Shop around, you can save yourself some money. Look online for instructions, none of the parts will have them. I can email directions if anyone needs them.
You'll have to go to a dealer to have them activate the remote start with their IDS. If you know someone with FORScan, you may be able to have them do it. I haven't read of anyone who has gone that route yet.
Your key with built in fob for remote start is pretty much worthless. Very short range. I bought an aftermarket one. Programmed it and it only worked part time. Got a refund. Find yourself a bidirectional fob to start the truck with. I was lucky enough to buy 2 for $25 from a guy on a Ford truck forum who helped me along the way with my install.

 

[JJZ 109]

Unfortunately, the Ford's key is built into the fob (one piece).
On my '03 F250 I did have a Viper and the range (especially from within a large brick building) was VERY impressive. I just don't want the Viper fob AND my Ford key/fob combo.

You'll find that this IKT (integrated key transmitter) has very limited range. Go with a bi directional fob as noted in my other post.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

You'll find that this IKT (integrated key transmitter) has very limited range. Go with a bi directional fob as noted in my other post.

I did. I really needed more range than the Ford system could achieve.

I ended up with Viper's one button, two-way transmitter. Unfortunately, it is another FOB on my keyring, but it is small. It also does not have the accidental button push problem my old multi-button viper remote had.

More expensive than the Ford plug-in but better functionality.