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.