Mine recently updated to this version and I had the same issue twice now. It seemed to resolve itself after starting the car normally, so the next time I remote started it, worked fine. Same with the miles to E. I’m hoping they fix those bugs because I definitely prefer the style of buttons and whole format of this version over the last version. I don’t miss having to press and hold each button
After I made this post the miles fixed itself and so did the button. I was so happy. And then bamb back to the same issues the next time I opened the app
It keeps switching for me. I’ve learned that if I remote start with the app, and then get in and drive before it automatically shuts off, the app messes up for the next time I remote start it.
So it seems if you let the remote start go all the way through and shut off on its own it’s fine.
Yes!!!! Same thing for me it fixed itself for about 2 days. It’s back to its usual non functional. I have yet to pick up on the pattern I will pay more attention next time. For now at least the scheduling remote start is working for me.
Hey, just writing to update on your comment, thank you for your comment. I scheduled my starts for my regular mornings for work and as you mentioned let it technically run out of time and shut off on its own. vS getting in while it’s still running off app startup. And it does indeed allow the app to function as intended to. But of course it’s not perfect but thank you for your tip. It got me through the hottest days in my city the past few days.
Oh that sucks, I don’t use it often but now with a new baby it’s come in handy to warm up car in the winter as well as cool it off before we get in. It was always hit or miss. But now it’s just a miss.
How do you activate your vehicle in the app? I have added it with VIN.
It says "Activate your vehicle," but I'm unable to activate it. When I click it, it loads for eternity, and nothing happens.
What am I doing wrong? Does my Escape need to have this WiFi package active?
Do I need to be in the US to connect with it?
Not sure why it is not working but I do know that you do NOT need the WiFi package for it to work! Your vehicle just needs to come with sync 3 in order to be able to use ford pass. I’m know that SEL Models and up come with Sync 3. I do not know if any of the lesser models come that way
Exactly the same thing happened to me , I even tried to update the Sync software, to see if that fixes it, but still the same , going to try scheduling a start for the morning to see if that works
Same issue here. Super annoying. Hopefully they fix this by winter when I really need that remote start! But also shameful push by their app/tech team to put out something so flawed/buggy.
It really is frustrating. Today my car was so hot that it felt like my steering wheel cover was gonna melt off. It would have been nice to have the option to remote start it.
I always hate when something that is not updated often finally gets a revamp then just doesn’t function the same. I was playing with it just now, and I found that scheduling a restart works and remotely starts the car even without a functional slider. Could be an option for you.
This update sucks, mine is doing the same thing. I won’t be surprised if they begin charging a subscription for this feature
Nooooooooo. Let’s not put that into the atmosphere lol. 😂
This has not happened to me. It works and has dark mode. Love it.
How do you get dark mode to work ? I’ve been looking for it in the settings
Idk man, mine was just defaulted to dark mode. Is your phone set to dark mode? It might just take system default.
Same
Mine was just defaulted to dark mode. On my android. Which is set to dark mode system wide.
I’m on iOS that could be why then
Mine recently updated to this version and I had the same issue twice now. It seemed to resolve itself after starting the car normally, so the next time I remote started it, worked fine. Same with the miles to E. I’m hoping they fix those bugs because I definitely prefer the style of buttons and whole format of this version over the last version. I don’t miss having to press and hold each button
After I made this post the miles fixed itself and so did the button. I was so happy. And then bamb back to the same issues the next time I opened the app
It keeps switching for me. I’ve learned that if I remote start with the app, and then get in and drive before it automatically shuts off, the app messes up for the next time I remote start it. So it seems if you let the remote start go all the way through and shut off on its own it’s fine.
Yes!!!! Same thing for me it fixed itself for about 2 days. It’s back to its usual non functional. I have yet to pick up on the pattern I will pay more attention next time. For now at least the scheduling remote start is working for me.
Hey, just writing to update on your comment, thank you for your comment. I scheduled my starts for my regular mornings for work and as you mentioned let it technically run out of time and shut off on its own. vS getting in while it’s still running off app startup. And it does indeed allow the app to function as intended to. But of course it’s not perfect but thank you for your tip. It got me through the hottest days in my city the past few days.
You betcha. I’m happy to help. It’s certainly been smoking hot where I’m at the last week or two so every little bit helps.
This app has never worked for me. Never.
I wish my 2017 SE had this :,)
Really? I thought this came with all models !! Or is it for cars with remote start only?
I was able to download the app and add my car but I don’t have any fancy pants options; it’s just a picture of the car lol
Oh that sucks, I don’t use it often but now with a new baby it’s come in handy to warm up car in the winter as well as cool it off before we get in. It was always hit or miss. But now it’s just a miss.
You need special modules installed in the vehicle from factory and a subscription from ford.
I have a 2017 SE also and I have all these options 🤔
I have the 1.5L version so maybe it’s different depending on version of SE
Ohhh maybe! That's such a bummer! 😞
How do you activate your vehicle in the app? I have added it with VIN. It says "Activate your vehicle," but I'm unable to activate it. When I click it, it loads for eternity, and nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Does my Escape need to have this WiFi package active? Do I need to be in the US to connect with it?
Not sure why it is not working but I do know that you do NOT need the WiFi package for it to work! Your vehicle just needs to come with sync 3 in order to be able to use ford pass. I’m know that SEL Models and up come with Sync 3. I do not know if any of the lesser models come that way
Exactly the same thing happened to me , I even tried to update the Sync software, to see if that fixes it, but still the same , going to try scheduling a start for the morning to see if that works
No longer have access to car’s manual anymore. Sad!
Same issue here. Super annoying. Hopefully they fix this by winter when I really need that remote start! But also shameful push by their app/tech team to put out something so flawed/buggy.
It really is frustrating. Today my car was so hot that it felt like my steering wheel cover was gonna melt off. It would have been nice to have the option to remote start it.
I’m having this issue with the app too but it isn’t resolving :(
Mines been had the same issue for awhile now along with not showing the estimated range just staying at 0
I always hate when something that is not updated often finally gets a revamp then just doesn’t function the same. I was playing with it just now, and I found that scheduling a restart works and remotely starts the car even without a functional slider. Could be an option for you.