LOCKED OUT BY FORDPASS TODAY!!! WTF !!!

[got3fords]

I wouldn't trust Fordpass enough to lock my keys in the truck.
I'd rather keep my keys with me.

That's why I got the keypad on week one.

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[Trigganometry]

I’ve been using mine to auto start weekdays for the past year for warmup before I go to work. This morning was the first time it didn’t start. After seeing this thread looks like I know why. Ford is messing with our heads now!

 

[Jacob]

You could have used a coat hanger like we did in the old days.

Used to have one hidden in the bed of my old el camino.

 

[HarryManback]

Well this justifies my decision to get the wireless keypad. Locking the keys in the truck and relying on a cell phone signal always seemed like a gamble, but knowing that they will pull this kind of stunt proves you can never rely on the app to gain access to your vehicle.

I agree that there should have been ample warning that this was going to happen, it's going to push a lot of people to disable any automatic updates.

 

[got3fords]

Well this justifies my decision to get the wireless keypad. Locking the keys in the truck and relying on a cell phone signal always seemed like a gamble, but knowing that they will pull this kind of stunt proves you can never rely on the app to gain access to your vehicle.

I agree that there should have been ample warning that this was going to happen, it's going to push a lot of people to disable any automatic updates.

You can also use the keypad to unlock all doors and tailgate, and to lock.

 

[Peragrin]

Wish there was a warning. however I live in an area of mediocre cell reception and can't rely on it anyways. the scheduled restarts seem to work, but if I push the button it can take 5 minutes for it to activate.

When you live in the sticks and mountains cell reception is a crap shoot. even if you are barely 100 miles form Boston or NYC.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I got a message about 'deep sleep' and couldn't use remote start when it was cold as balls last night. I am hoping this was due to the same thing. Guess I will find out tonight. I got the same message about upgraded Ford Pass.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Yeah, it was annoying because it was 35 degrees. I was going to use my remote start for the first time (first time that I actually needed it. I've tested it, but never needed it.).

I am hoping the error was due to the upgrade and not due to a battery drain issue. I recently installed a Trigger Six on my truck and I don't want to have to troubleshoot electrical drain.

 

[IcemanSTX]

After some failed attempts to use Fordpass to unlock my truck, I don't even try anymore. I don't even have Fordpass on my new phone.

 

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[Joeiconic]

Maybe it’s a generational thing, but I would never rely on a phone app to get me in and out of my vehicle. I have lots of wireless devices such as cameras, lights, etc., and while the devices themselves are mostly reliable once set up, the apps that control them are usually frustratingly temperamental.

 

[AdamHarris]

I always thought the keyless entry keypad was pretty much just a key fob with a passcode. Maybe others on here can confirm or enlighten.

That is precisely what it is, nothing more.

 

[AdamHarris]

The tubular crossmember hole is a great place to hide your keys.

 

[Jason B]

I got a message today on FordPass saying:
Great news: Your My Ranger equipped with FordPass(TM) Connect has been updated to the latest software version. Simply start your vehicle to reactivate remote reatures including start/stop and lock/unlock*.
*Automatic transmissions and power door locks only.

I had the same message, although I have no idea what was actually in the update.

I only use the Ford pass to schedule starts on weekdays when leaving for work or from work so that its nice and cool inside. Using the app for anything else is just too slow. Takes too long to even start the app. And every time you go to the vehicle page, you have to wait until the GPS location of the truck updates. Move to another page, then back to vehicle page, yep - GPS location update again, even though the vehicle hasn't been started or moved.

 

[WOADKIL]

The tubular crossmember hole is a great place to hide your keys.

Where do you park? JK! Good tip!

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