What is the one thing that you always have with you when you leave the house? For most of us — it is our phone. An estimated 90% of adults in the United States own a smartphone and most of us don’t leave home without it. The modern automotive world and advancements in smartphone technology allow us to connect our phones with vehicles to improve access to media, navigation, messaging, and much more with innovative systems like FordPass®.
FordPass® with Connected Services grants you access to many remote systems in your Ford car, truck, or SUV via your smartphone and many new owners want to know — how do I set up FordPass® in my Ford vehicle? We have answers here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL.
What Is the FordPass® App with Connected Services?
FordPass® is a mobile application that integrates with your Ford car, truck, or SUV to give you access to many remote systems on your smartphone. FordPass® is available on Apple and Android devices in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. This provides an impressive list of benefits for owners with no additional cost. This also provides additional access to Ford Connected Services — which allows you to manage paid trials, paid services, or additional features like Ford BlueCruise, the Ford Connectivity Package, and the Ford Security Package.
Here is a better look at what you gain with the FordPass® App in your Ford vehicle:
- Access to Remote Start on Your Phone
- Remotely Lock or Unlock Doors
- Monitor Vehicle Fuel Levels, Tire Pressure, Maintenance Reminders, and More
- Schedule Service Appointments at Brandon Ford
- Use Your Smartphone as a Key
- Find Your Ford Vehicle with a GPS Locator
Step-By-Step Guide to Setting Up Your FordPass® App
The FordPass® App provides an impressive list of perks when you own a Ford vehicle and access to those perks is just a few clicks away. The process to set up your FordPass® App can be a bit complicated — but this step-by-step guide should help get you started.
- Download the FordPass® App — The FordPass® App is available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Create a FordPass® Account — The next step is to create a FordPass® account that is connected to your Ford Owner account login information.
- Add Your Ford Vehicle to the App — When you have created your FordPass® account, you will need to add your vehicle to the account.
- Log in and tap the + Sign or Add Vehicle
- Use your smartphone to scan or enter your vehicle’s VIN
- Create a name for your vehicle in the FordPass® App - Activate FordPass® Connect — Click the Get Started button on the FordPass® App and the application will guide you through the setup process, help you connect to your Ford SYNC® infotainment system, and allow you to use FordPass® features.
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Are you the proud owner of a brand-new 2025 Ford Bronco? You can connect to your Ford Bronco with the innovative FordPass® App and we are here to help show you how with this step-by-step guide on how to set up FordPass® in your Ford vehicle. Contact the Brandon Ford Sales Team today for more information on how you can stay connected with your Ford car, truck, or SUV!