2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual - What Is Remote Start

What Is Remote Start

The system allows you to remotely start your vehicle and to adjust the interior temperature according to the settings that you chose.

Remote Start Precautions

WARNING:  Do not start the engine in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.    WARNING:  Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power point whenever the device is not in use. Power points power up during remote start.    WARNING:  Do not keep electrical devices plugged into the power outlet whenever the device is not in use. The outlet provides power when the vehicle is on. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

 Remote Start Limitations

Remote start does not work under the following conditions:

• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The ignition is on.
• The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage.
• Remote start is not enabled.

Note:   Do not use remote start if the fuel level is low.

ENABLING REMOTE START - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN



1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle.

1. Press Remote Start Setup.

1. Switch Remote Start on or off.

Note:   To remote start with FordPass, make sure that the modem is enabled.   See   Connecting FordPass to the Modem. 

ENABLING REMOTE START - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN



1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.

1. Press SETTINGS.

1. Press Vehicle.

1. Press Remote Start Setup.

1. Switch Remote Start on or off.

Note:   To remote start with FordPass or Phone as a Key, make sure that the modem is enabled and Phone as a Key is setup.  See   Enabling and Disabling the Modem - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen. 
  See   Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.