2016 to 2019 Ford Explorer DIY Remote Start Install

How the Remote Starter is Installed into a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer with Key Ignitions:

Step 1: Unplug the gateway connector from the rear of the vehicle's OBD2 module located on the lower left side of the driver's side dash and plug it into the corresponding female plug on the T-harness...

Step 2: Replace the vehicle's gateway plug with the plug from the T-harness...

Step 3: Plug the blue plug from the T-harness into the blue plug on the remote starter module...

Step 4: Turn the ignition ON (do not start the vehicle): When the Solid RED LED turns to Solid GREEN and then turns off, turn the ignition OFF: DONE!

Remote Starter System Features:
Activate this system by pressing your Ford's OEM keyless entry remote's lock button 3 times: The distance that you will be able to activate the remote starter will be the same distance that you can remotely lock and unlock your vehicle's doors now. If you think you would want longer range than your factory remotes provide now or in the future, you can always upgrade the system with any of our Viper™ D-series long-range remote packages: Viper Long-Range Plug and Play Remote Upgrades

15-Minute Remote Start Run Time: The engine will shut down automatically after 15 minutes.

Active Remote Shut-Down: You can cancel the remote starter sooner the same way you activated it.

Brake Pedal Monitoring for Security: If the vehicle's brake pedal is stepped on before the ignition is turned on, the remote starter will immediately shut down.

Open Hood Monitoring for Safety: The remote starter will not activate if the vehicle's hood is open, and the remote starter will immediately shut down if the hood is opened while the vehicle is running by the remote starter. The vehicle must be equipped with an OEM hood-pin switch or an aftermarket version for this feature to apply.

Active Key Takeover: The remote starter will not immediately shut down when the driver's door is opened.

Automatic Heat & AC Activation: Automatically engages the vehicle's climate controls based on prior settings.

Activates OEM autolights while running.

Ford Dash Cluster Information Display Control: Set what options your vehicle has that the remote starter system can activate through your vehicle's settings display, like climate control, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and disable/enable remote start activation. Options will depend on the vehicle's trim and OEM features level. Equivalent to Ford OEM remote starter systems.