I updated my order to the luxury package. I figured if I didn’t, I might regret not having heated seats and remote start.
Just curious if you thought about using Ford pass to remote start vs the key fobI updated my order to the luxury package. I figured if I didn’t, I might regret not having heated seats and remote start.
Yes, assuming I have my phone with me. I’ve also heard there can be a lag time.Just curious if you thought about using Ford pass to remote start vs the key fob
95% of the time, it works great for me. When it doesn't work, it doesn't work- at all. ;-)Yes, assuming I have my phone with me. I’ve also heard there can be a lag time.
It uses cellular."I'm pretty sure I can simply use the free ford pass to remote start the car. Remote start is also important to me."
Remote start is critical for me, too. What I'm not sure of is whether the Ford Pass app requires the internet connection in the car to be active. If so, that stinks, as it's only free for 3 months, and the food you have to pay for it (thru AT&T).
Does anyone know?
Yes it does.The XLT luxury doesn't come with key fob remote start
I have a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid with every option that was available in 2017. I have remote start with key fob and with ford pass. I am not a fan of ford pass. I have started and locked my car with it; but a lot of times the app just spins and nothing happens. When it's cold outside and I want to start my car prior to getting in; having a reliable app would be nice; the ford app is clunky.95% of the time, it works great for me. When it doesn't work, it doesn't work- at all. ;-)
I would pay for the luxury package. I don't think you will regret it. I have a 2017 Fusion Platnium Hybrid with every option available. I don't regret what I paid and I use every feature that Ford has.Things I know I want:
XLT, Cactus grey, hybrid, fwd
With trailer hitch, spray in liner, touch lights, 400w plug, manual rear glass
So my conundrum is do I pay the extra $1600 to add the lux package (only $1600 because of feature overlap from why I must have)
The lux package would add heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, power driver seat, remote start fob, painted mirrors, extra plug-in for the bed, locking rails
I'm pretty sure I can simply use the free ford pass to remote start the car. Remote start is also important to me.
I'm just not sure $1600 is worth the heated items, rails, plug in and one extra light (I'm already adding on the touch lights)
Would love everyone's thoughts
I currently live in Texas but may be in colder climates (Colorado) in a couple of years
Sync 3.4 models (2020 and newer) work much better with FordPass.I have a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid with every option that was available in 2017. I have remote start with key fob and with ford pass. I am not a fan of ford pass. I have started and locked my car with it; but a lot of times the app just spins and nothing happens. When it's cold outside and I want to start my car prior to getting in; having a reliable app would be nice; the ford app is clunky.
I agree with you. I hate the fact that you need to order luxury package just to get Sirius radio, no thanksThings I know I want:
XLT, Cactus grey, hybrid, fwd
With trailer hitch, spray in liner, touch lights, 400w plug, manual rear glass
So my conundrum is do I pay the extra $1600 to add the lux package (only $1600 because of feature overlap from why I must have)
The lux package would add heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, power driver seat, remote start fob, painted mirrors, extra plug-in for the bed, locking rails
I'm pretty sure I can simply use the free ford pass to remote start the car. Remote start is also important to me.
I'm just not sure $1600 is worth the heated items, rails, plug in and one extra light (I'm already adding on the touch lights)
Would love everyone's thoughts
I currently live in Texas but may be in colder climates (Colorado) in a couple of years