Ford Escape: Remote Start / Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the vehicle.
Note: The turn signals flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle
Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
Remote Start Precautions
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine...
Extending the Remote Start Duration
To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following:
Press the button on the remote
control...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Rain Sensor
2
SCCM
3
GWM
4
BCM
5
IPC
6
PCM
7
BCMC
8
Wiper Relay
9
BCMC
10
Rear Washer Relay
11
Rear Wiper Motor
12
Washer Motor
13
Windshield Wiper Motor
14
HS-CAN3
15
LIN LIN
16
HS-CA..
System Operation
Component Description
GSM
When the driver needs to change gear position the driver selects P
R
N or D by rotating a GSM dial. Each GSM
rotary dial has hall effect sensors that are used as inputs that the
dial has been rotated. When park is selected above 5 mph neutral is
provided along with a message in the IPC .
IPC
The IPC receives signals..