The FordPass app lets you control and monitor your Ford vehicle from your smartphone.

Depending on your vehicle model and year, you can:

• Remote start your vehicle

• Lock and unlock doors

• Locate your vehicle

• Check fuel level or battery charge

• Schedule service

• Access FordPass Rewards

• Monitor vehicle health alerts

It works with many newer Ford trucks, SUVs, vans, and electric vehicles.

Yes. Many newer Ford vehicles allow remote start through the FordPass app.

This is especially useful in cold-weather states like Minnesota and North Dakota, where drivers frequently remote start their vehicle to warm it up in winter.

You can:

• Start the engine

• Set climate control

• Defrost windows

• Warm or cool the cabin before driving

Remote features depend on vehicle compatibility and activation.

Yes. The FordPass app is free to download and use.

Many remote features are included for eligible vehicles with built-in connectivity. Some connected services may require activation or a data plan after an initial trial period.

FordPass works best on newer Ford models equipped with FordPass Connect or SYNC® systems.

If a vehicle does not have built-in modem connectivity, remote features may not be available. However, you can still:

• Track service history

• Earn and redeem rewards

• Schedule maintenance

Vehicle compatibility varies by model year.

The FordPass app allows users to:

• View tire pressure readings

• Monitor oil life

• Check fuel levels

• See battery status (for EVs)

• Receive diagnostic alerts

This is helpful for fleet vehicles and daily drivers who want proactive maintenance tracking.

Yes. Owners of vehicles like the Ford E-Transit can:

• Monitor battery charge level

• View estimated range

• Schedule charging times

• Locate public charging stations

• Receive charge notifications

This is especially useful for commercial fleets operating electric vehicles in regional service areas.

Fleet managers and business owners can use the FordPass app to:

• Monitor vehicle status remotely

• Locate vehicles

• Track fuel levels

• Schedule service

• Receive maintenance alerts

For service companies operating across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, remote access improves uptime and efficiency.

Yes, if your vehicle supports connected services.

The FordPass app allows remote:

• Locking

• Unlocking

• Vehicle location tracking

This is helpful if:

• You forget to lock your truck

• You need to give access to an employee

• You are locating your vehicle in a large parking area

FordPass Rewards is a loyalty program inside the FordPass.

You can earn points for:

• Vehicle purchases

• Service visits

• Maintenance work

• Accessories

Points can be redeemed for:

• Service discounts

• Parts

• Accessories

The app allows you to:

• Find your preferred Ford dealer

• Select service type

• Choose appointment time

• Receive reminders

This makes scheduling maintenance easier for busy professionals and fleet operators.

Yes. If connected services are active, the FordPass can display your vehicle's last known location on a map.

This is useful for:

• Fleet tracking

• Teen driver monitoring

• Locating vehicles in snow-heavy regions

• Multi-vehicle households

Yes. Multiple authorized users can be connected to one compatible vehicle.

This is helpful for:

• Fleet businesses

• Families

• Work trucks shared between employees

FordPass works anywhere cellular connectivity is available. In rural areas of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, performance depends on signal strength.

If your vehicle has connectivity and a strong signal, remote features will function normally.

Absolutely. In cold climates, drivers commonly use the app to:

• Remote start their vehicle

• Warm up the cabin

• Activate defrost

• Monitor battery health

For commercial vehicles, this helps reduce downtime and improve driver comfort during harsh Midwest winters.

Yes. By monitoring vehicle health alerts, oil life, tire pressure, and maintenance reminders, fleet managers can proactively schedule service before breakdowns occur.

This is especially valuable for service fleets operating across multiple states.