How do I manage scheduled remote starts for my Ford vehicle using the Ford app?

When using the Ford app, you have direct access to schedule starts for your vehicle. Use the instructions below for access. 

Schedule Remote Start Requirements

Ensure your vehicle meets all requirements to use scheduled starts, which are:

Scheduled Remote Start Limitations

For best performance, there are limits in place, and you cannot do the following: 

  • Create duplicate scheduled remote starts.
  • Create more than 10 scheduled remote starts.
  • Save a scheduled remote start if there is an empty field (e.g., time not set).
  • Create, enable, or disable a scheduled remote start within five minutes of your scheduled start time.

The Ford App Scheduled Start Options

Select from the dropdowns below for more information on how to add, edit, delete, or disable your scheduled starts.

Create a Scheduled Remote Start

  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
    1. If you are adding your first scheduled remote start, select Create Scheduled Remote Start.
    2. If you are adding additional scheduled remote starts, select the Add in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Enter the following as needed:
    1. Start Time
    2. Repetition Schedule (which days the vehicle will be automatically started for you)
    3. Vehicle's Time Zone (this is auto-selected based on your timezone)
  5. Tap Save in the upper right-hand corner. 

Edit or Delete a Scheduled Remote Start

To edit or delete a scheduled remote start in the Ford app, refer to the table below.

Edit a scheduled remote startDelete a scheduled remote start
  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
  4. Tap the scheduled remote start you wish to edit.
  5. Change the following as needed:
    1. Start Time
    2. Repetition Schedule (which days the vehicle will be automatically started for you)
    3. Vehicle's Time Zone (this is auto-selected based on your timezone)
  6. Tap Save in the upper right-hand corner. 
  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
  4. Tap the scheduled remote start you wish to delete.
  5. Select Delete at the bottom of your screen.

Deactivate Scheduled Remote Start

  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
  4. Locate the scheduled remote start you want to disable.
  5. Toggle the Checkmark slider to the left.
  6. Your selected scheduled start will no longer be active. 

Additional Information  

Why are my Scheduled Remote Starts not working in the Ford app? 

The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.