Ford Vehicle-Specific Remote Starter Systems

Start your Ford Explorer from the convenience of your home or workplace. Preheat and defrost your Ford Explorer without even putting your coat on with one of our DIY remote starter systems. Or, go the distance and upgrade with one of Viper's™ long-range remote upgrades and start your Explorer when you're in the checkout line!

Vehicle Compatibility: 2016 to 2024 Ford Explorers

SAE Compliant, OEM-Grade Remote Start Systems.

► Designed & Assembled by Professional Installers for the DIY Installer ◄

Main 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 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.

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.

Installation Overview 

• 1 Plug-In T-harness Installation. The system plugs in right behind your vehicle's OBD2 diagnostic connector (see photo below).
   
• No OBD2 Port Blocking: You won't lose normal access to your vehicle's OBD2 port. No unplugging the remote starter system every time you need to use the vehicle's OBD2 port.
   
• No Key or System Programming Procedures Involved.
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide.
   
• YouTube Demo Installation Videos.

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&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.

2-Year Limited "Red-Carpet" Warranty

• 2-Year QC Warranty: Though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for one of our systems, and we are so sure of it that if it happens, 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.
   

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.
   

Technical Support

• Available by phone, email, on our YouTube channel, or our online Live Tech Chat 7 days a week.
   
• 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.
   

Viper™ SmartStart PRO™ 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 (3rd party sales and service fee required). Learn more here.)