by pressing the lock button on your key fob, then pressing the remote start button twice. Your key fob should have an LED light that will turn solid green if the remote start was successful.

If your Ford Edge is equipped with a remote start system, you can use your fob to start your engine from up to 300 feet away
An LED light on your key fob will tell you whether or not your engine is running
See a mechanic if your remote start isn’t working properly

How to remote start your Ford Edge

Ford’s keyless entry with push button remote start/stop feature works from up to 300 feet away from your car, so make sure that you’re parked close enough to your house for your key fob signal to reach your car.

Once you’re near your Ford Edge, follow these steps:

Starting your car

Press the lock button on your key fob.

Press the remote start button two times consecutively.

Your headlights should flash twice after you do this, indicating that your remote start was successful!

After a remote start: Your Ford Edge will run for up to 15 minutes before automatically shutting off again. If you’d like to extend the time, however, you can repeat the above sequence to allow your car to run for longer. You’ll be able to leave your Ford running for up to 35 minutes before it will automatically shut off regardless of remote commands.

Shutting off your car remotely

Sometimes, you’ll start your car only to find that you won’t actually be leaving as soon as you thought. Luckily, you can turn off the engine in your Ford Edge remotely, too!

To do this, simply press the remote start button once. Your car’s headlights should turn off completely, indicating that your engine has shut down.

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Understanding the remote start button

Unfortunately, some Ford Edge models aren’t equipped with remote control starters.

If your Ford has a remote start option: You’ll see a button labeled with a circle with an arrow on your

key fob

. This is what you’ll use to start your car.

You’ll also see an LED light on your remote start key fob. This light will tell you more about whether or not your car is running:

Solid green: Your remote start was successful.

Solid red: Your remote stop was successful.

Blinking red: Your remote start request failed or your status was not received.

Blinking green: Your remote start status is incomplete.

If your Ford doesn’t have remote start: You can purchase a genuine Ford remote start kit or have one installed at your local dealership or a trusted automotive repair shop. Or, if OEM parts aren’t a priority and you’re comfortable with some DIY, you can purchase an aftermarket kit from Amazon or another retailer.

Key Takeaway Any Ford Edge equipped with the remote start feature will have a button labeled with a circle and arrow. It will also have an LED light that indicates the status of your car.

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A troubleshooting guide

There are lots of factors that can affect your car’s ability to start remotely:

Your Edge is low on gas.

The hood on your Edge is not fully closed.

One of the vehicle’s doors is open.

Your car isn’t in park.

The battery voltage is too low or

your battery has died

The service engine light is on.

If you can’t find the source of the issue with your Ford remote start feature, though, it might be best to talk to a mechanic about the issue you’re having. This could indicate an electrical issue with your car’s remote start feature, among other things, so it’s best to have a professional take a look.

Which Ford models come with remote start?

As of 2023, other Ford vehicles that have remote start include:

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