{"id":5222,"date":"2019-08-10T15:59:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T15:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=5222"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:03:22","slug":"why-is-ford-remote-start-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/why-is-ford-remote-start-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshooting Problems with Your Remote Start System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Why is Ford Remote Start Not Working?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From frost-plastered windshields to skin-searing seat buckles, extreme weather adds a long list of inconveniences to the daily commute. Having a remote start system helps you stay comfortable by conditioning your car\u2019s temperature before you hop behind the wheel. If you\u2019re having trouble operating the remote start system on your Ford vehicle, don\u2019t panic. There are several easy-fix reasons why your Ford remote start system may not be working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>[ Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-program-your-garage-door-opener-with-homelink\/\">How to Program Your Garage Door Opener with HomeLink&nbsp;<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Troubleshooting Remote Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For your safety and the safety of your vehicle, remote start will not function under certain conditions. Here are some reasons your remote start system may fail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The ignition is on.<\/li><li>The alarm system has been triggered.<\/li><li>Remote start has been disabled.<\/li><li>The hood is open.<\/li><li>The vehicle is not in park.<\/li><li>The vehicle battery voltage is low.<\/li><li>The service engine soon light is on.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>[ Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-reset-tire-pressure-sensors-on-ford-vehicles\/\">How to Reset the Tire Pressure Sensors on Your Ford Vehicle<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3>How to Use Remote Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Press the lock button<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Press the Remote Start (2X) button twice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Turning Off Your Vehicle with Remote Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To turn off your vehicle after remote starting, simply press the Remote Start (2X) button once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/08\/21104142\/Remote_Start_B002_b.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Start\" class=\"wp-image-20425 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/08\/21104142\/Remote_Start_B002_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/08\/21104142\/Remote_Start_B002_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>Key FOB Light Meanings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Ford key fobs feature LED lights that provide feedback on the status of your remote start and stop commands. Here\u2019s what your key fob could be trying to tell you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-hover\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Solid Green<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remote start successful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Solid Red<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remote stop successful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blinking Red<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remote start or stop failed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blinking Green<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remote start in progress.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Remote Start and Climate Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic climate control system, you can configure the system to begin operating when you remote start your vehicle. 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