How do I lock and unlock my Ford vehicle remotely?
You can use the FordPass™ app, your smartwatch, your key fob, your iOS Home Screen, or your iOS Control Center to remotely lock and unlock your vehicle. See the instructions below for more details.
Important:
- FordPass Remote Commands are not substitutes for having your key fob on hand. You should not leave your key fob at home or inside your vehicle.
- Your vehicle still requires the presence of a key to put it in drive (D).
Remote lock/unlock is not a standard feature for all vehicles. The following conditions must be met:
- Your vehicle must be added to FordPass.
- Your vehicle must have the FordPass Connect embedded modem.
- Your modem must be activated.
Locking or Unlocking Your Ford Vehicle
For more details on how to lock or unlock your vehicle, select from the drop-down options below.
Using FordPass
- Log in to the FordPass app.
- Go to the Vehicle screen.
- Tap the Lock or Unlock icon.
The request will load, your vehicle status will change, and a green check mark will appear on the icon you selected.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help options in FordPass.
Note: FordPass Guides do not have access to your remote commands. They are unable to unlock, lock, or control your vehicle.
Using Your Smartwatch
- Open FordPass on your watch screen.
- Select your vehicle.
- Access the remote command screen.
- Apple Watch users - Swipe down to the second screen.
- Android smartwatch users - Swipe left to the second screen.
- Press the Lock or Unlock icon.
Once the command is successful, a green check will replace the icon.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help path in FordPass.
Note: FordPass Guides do not have access to your remote commands. They are unable to unlock, lock, or control your vehicle.
Using Your Key Fob
Select the lock or unlock button on your key fob.
Using Your iOS Control Center
Lock and unlock controls can be set up in the iOS Control Center on iOS 18 and later. To learn more about customizing your iOS Control Center, visit Apple's support site for more details.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help path in FordPass.
Note: FordPass Guides do not have access to your remote commands. They are unable to unlock, lock, or control your vehicle.
Using Your iPhone Action Button
Lock and unlock controls can be set up with your iPhone Action Button on iOS 18 and later. To learn more about customizing your iPhone Action Button, visit Apple's support site for more details.
Note: The Action button is only available on select iPhone models. For more information regarding device compatibility, visit the iPhone User Guide via the Apple Support site.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help path in FordPass.
Note: FordPass Guides do not have access to your remote commands. They are unable to unlock, lock, or control your vehicle.
Using Shortcuts on Your iPhone
Lock and unlock controls can be set up with iPhone Shortcuts on iOS 18 and later. To learn more about customizing your iPhone Shortcuts, visit Apple's support site for more details.
If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help path in FordPass.
Note: FordPass Guides do not have access to your remote commands. They are unable to unlock, lock, or control your vehicle.
Additional Information
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