2016-2023 Ford Explorer Remote Start System

Start your Ford Explorer from the comfort of your home using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes, or go beyond the distance your OEM remotes provide with a set of long-range remotes and boost your ability to remote start your vehicle from up to 2000' away; have the remote power to start your vehicle when you're in the store checkout line and when it’s parked down the block.

Industry-Leading Quality, Professional OEM-Grade Remote Start Systems.

2016-2023 Ford Explorer Remote Start Installation Overview 

• 1 Plug T-Harness DIY Installation. The system simply plugs in up behind the vehicle's driver-side fuse box to the upper left of the vehicle's brake light switch (see photo).
   
• No OBD2 Port Blocking: You won't lose normal access to your vehicle's OBD2 port.
   
• No Key or System Programming Procedures Involved.
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide.
   
• YouTube Demo Installation Videos.
   
• Installer Testimonials

Ford Explorer Remote Starter Features

• Activated by pressing your existing Ford OEM keyless entry remote's lock button 3 times.
   
• 15-Minute Remote Start Run Time.
   
• Active Keyless Entry: You won't lose your ability to remotely unlock the vehicle's doors while it's running.
   
• Remote Start Cancel: You can shut down the remote starter sooner the same way you activated it.
   
• Active Key Takeover: The remote starter stays running when the driver's door is opened.
   
• Automatic Climate Control Activation.
   
• Activates OEM autolights while running.

Safe & Secure Operation

• Brake Pedal Monitoring: If the vehicle's brake pedal is stepped on without the ignition turned on with the key fob, the remote starter will immediately shut down.
   
• Open Hood Monitoring: The remote starter cannot be activated when the vehicle's hood is open.
   
• Engine Performance Monitoring: The system will detect any current or stored fault codes and prevent the remote starter from activating.
   
• Low Fuel Detection: The remote start will not activate when the low fuel light is on.
   
• Time-Sensitive Entrance Protection: The key takeover procedure must be performed after entering the vehicle within a certain amount of time before the engine will shut down.
   
• SAE-compliant, OEM-grade components that meet or exceed the safety and performance standards equal to a Ford factory-installed remote starter system.

Viper™ Long-Range Remotes Upgradeable

• Looking for more range than what your factory remotes provide? Boost this system to work from up to 1300" away with one of our Viper long-range remote upgrade kits.
   
• Easily upgrade this system any time during or after installation.
   
• Upgrade this system with any long-range remote kits, and as a free bonus, you'll instantly enable the ability to also lock and unlock your vehicle from the same distance that you can remote start it.
   
• Upgrades are offered during checkout.

Technical Support 7 Days a Week

• In the middle of the install and have a question? No problem. We have Ford remote start specialists on call 7 days a week. Through our national 800 number, by email, through our online LIVE TECH CHAT, and through our YouTube channel. Reply times average from immediate to 30 minutes.
   
• Electronic components made by Directed Electronics Inc./Voxx
• All systems are designed, assembled, vehicle-specific CAD programmed, and QC'd with T-harnesses made in our facility.
   

2-Year "Red-Carpet" Warranty

• Awesome Warranty Coverage! Though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for a Directed Electronics system, in any event, once one of our techs determines the problem, we will email you a prepaid return shipping label for the part we are replacing at no expense to you; all replacement costs are covered under your warranty for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery.
   
• Once you mail your return and our auto-tracking system confirms shipment, we will send you out your replacement while your return is still in transit. No waiting weeks for a warranty exchange.
   

QC Performance Guarantee

• If within 45 days from the date of delivery you're not totally satisfied with the quality on delivery or performance after installation, just put everything back into the original box, and then send us an email or give us a call, and one of our technicians will email you a prepaid return shipping label with an RMA# at no cost to you. You will receive a full refund with no restocking fees.

Viper™ SmartStart PRO™ Smartphone Compatible

• Have the luxury of unlimited range to remotely start, lock, and unlock your vehicle's doors using your smartphone with Directed's Viper™ SmartStart PRO smartphone interface/app. Upgrade any time during or after installation (direct sales/activation and monthly/yearly service fees required). Learn more here.)

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