What is Phone As A Key in the Ford app?

The Phone As A Key^™* feature allows you to turn your phone into a key fob with the Ford 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:

• Windows Up/Down
• Open/Close Frunk^**
• Open/Close Trunk^†

Phone As A Key Requirements

To use Phone As A Key, you must meet the requirements below.

• The Ford app is downloaded to your device, you have an active account, and you are logged in.
• Your vehicle is added to the Ford app 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 Vehicle Connectivity settings are enabled.
• Your vehicle modem is activated.
• Your phone's Bluetooth^® is enabled and running version 4.2 or above.
• Your phone software version is:
  • iOS^® version 16.0 or above.
  • Android^™ version 8.0 or above.
• Your phone must be within Bluetooth Low Energy Range (i.e., between 95-165 ft).
• Your phone must be within 6 ft for passive entry.

Additional Information

How do I set up Phone As A Key with the Ford app?
How do I control my Ford vehicle with Phone As A Key?
How do passive key controls work with Phone As A Key?
How do I make a Phone As A Key Backup Start Passcode for my Ford vehicle?

^*Available on select vehicles. Requires feature activation. Not compatible with all mobile phones.

^**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.

The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

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