2016-2024 Ford Explorer Remote Start Systems

Start your Ford Explorer from the comfort of your home or workplace using your Ford keyless entry remotes. Preheat the interior and defrost the windshield without even putting your coat on. Or, go the distance with one of Viper's™ long-range remote upgrades and start your Explorer when you're in the store checkout line from up to 1300' away!

Industry-Leading Quality. Professional OEM-Grade DiY Systems.

2016-2024 Ford Explorer Remote Start Installation Overview 

• 1 Plug-In DIY T-harness Installation. The system plugs in up behind your vehicle's driver's side fuse box to the upper left of the brake lights 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 Start Features

• Activated by pressing your existing Ford keyless entry remote's lock button 3 times. 
   
• No Horn Beep Option: Navigate to the settings menu on your SYNC screen, then select vehicle > locks. Look for 'Lock Confirmation' or 'Horn Feedback' and toggle it to 'OFF'. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for full options settings details.
   
• 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 Shut-Down: 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. You won't have to manually restart the vehicle.
   
• Automatic Climate Control Activation.
   
• Activates OEM autolights while running.
   
• Long Range 1-Way and 2-Way Confirming Remotes Upgradable.

Safe & Secure Operation

• Brake Pedal Monitoring for Safety & Security: If the vehicle's brake pedal is stepped on before the ignition is turned on, the remote starter will immediately shut down.
   
• OEM Hood-Pin 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.
   
• SAE-compliant, OEM-grade components that meet all OEM safety and performance requirements.

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 Viper's long-range remote upgrade packages.
   
• Easily upgrade this system any time during or after installation.
   
• Upgrade this system with any long-range remote kits, and as a bonus, you'll plug-and-play 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.

7 Days a Week Technical Support

• 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.
   
• Installer Testimonial
   

2-Year "Red-Carpet" Warranty

• 2-Year QC Warranty: Though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for one of our systems, 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.
   
• 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 received on delivery or performance after installation, just put everything back into the original box and 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.)

Complete Line of Remote Start Systems for Ford Explorers