FordPass™ Software

Just bought a new F150 after 13+yrs driving a 350. The technology in vehicles today is astounding, and the this app app was a bonus I was unaware of at time of factory ordering my F150. I opted out of remote start option, and was pleasantly surprised when I discovered with the FordSync I can remotely start my F150 anyways. This app has many more functions that are going to be helpful as the app will monitor tire pressure, mileage, and recommended maintenance services. A few more perks will be the ease finding fuel stations, parking, and many other traveling destination needs. I’m old enough to not like all the technology required these days, but I must admit, installing and navigating the this app app wasn’t difficult and I’m glad for this feature with Ford. BTW, thanks Ford for still making a regular cab long bed! All the other manufacturers are switching their lines over to the full cab short beds, which look nice, but are totally useless in home construction!

Because I do all of my training through Stars (FoMoCo) I got to learn the ins and outs of this app. In October I had to complete the training for it and was like “this is some propaganda bs” and hadn’t thought about it until the other day. A costumer brought there car in, and when I moved it into my bay it alerted me that Ford Pass was active. So I started thinking about it, then downloaded it. It’s better than what they showed us. I can already use the key fob to start my truck, but it’s nice using your phone. I’m glad they show the scheduled maintenance for your vehicle. As a tech I constantly see vehicles that are NOT maintained properly! I’m hoping this will help those who don’t realize what all needs to be done to keep your vehicle healthy.

I’m writing this as constructive criticism, not a complaint. I feel like this is still in beta testing, especially the watch app which tells me that I need to connect to my phone even though it’s in my pocket and connected. I have an iPhone 8 Plus and feel like it shouldn’t take as long to start the app as it does. It usually takes anywhere from 10-15 seconds to completely open and be ready for use. Might sound petty but when I’m trying to start the truck while doing something else before I leave it’s seems like a long time. I’m sure it will evolve over time but it does need a fair amount of work to bring it closer to a “version 1.0” in my opinion. 2.10 update — app acts like it’s opening but then returns to home screen. It stays open in the background but when selected it does the same thing again. Closing the app nor restarting the phone did anything. 2.20 update — app works much better now. Snappier and more streamline. Will there be any support for Siri for the app itself? Such as “How much gas does (car name) have?”, “how much oil life does (car name) have?”, “Start (car name)”, “set start schedule for (car name) for...”