What is Phone As A Key™* in FordPass®**?
The Phone As A Key feature allows you to turn your phone into a key fob with the FordPass App and set up a maximum of four keys per vehicle. Use the details below for more information.
Important: It is recommended to always have your key fob present when using Phone As A Key.
Phone As A Key Controls
In addition to your Remote Commands, you can also control the following:
- Roll Windows Up/Down
- Open/Close Frunk†
- Open/Close Trunk††
- Activate Horn & Lights
Phone As A Key Requirements
To use Phone As A Key, you must meet the requirements below:
- FordPass is downloaded to your device, you have an active account, and you are logged in.
- Your vehicle is added to FordPass and Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
- Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device.
- Your Customer Connectivity Settings are enabled.
- Your FordPass® Connect‡ modem is activated.
- Your phone's Bluetooth® is enabled and running version 4.2 or greater.
- You have a supported mobile device running:
- iOS® 16.0 and later.
- Android™ 8.0 and later.
- Your phone must be within Bluetooth Low Energy Range (between 30-50 meters).
- Your phone must be within two meters for passive entry.
Additional Information
How do I set up Phone As A Key?
How do I use Phone As A Key?
What are Passive Key Controls?
How do I create a backup passcode?
*Available on select vehicles. Requires feature activation. Not compatible with all mobile phones.
**FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.
†This applies to the Mustang Mach-E only.
††For the Ford F-150 Lightning, this is for both front trunk and the tailgate, which are power assisted.
‡FordPass® Connect, the FordPass App, and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.