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Ford Pass App

jcaudiano
Jan 11, 2022

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Jan 11, 2022

Is there a trick to get the Ford Pass App to activate your new Bronco? I have tried everything to a factory restore, etc...... I would like to use the auto starter functionality but cant bc it wont link my car with the app.

Thanks, Jess
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Team F Cancer!!

Jan 11, 2022

#1
There should be an authorization code on the screen when you try and pair the two but, I think it also matters what trim you have Lux, etc (don't quote me on that part)
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Jan 11, 2022

#2
With my 2021 Base Model I just downloaded the App. on my phone and that was it. Auto Start instantly available.
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Jan 11, 2022

#3
I was inside my bronco when I activated it.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.

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Jan 11, 2022

#4
My dealer had me pull up the app when we were in the Bronco to show me everything.
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Jan 11, 2022

#5
jcaudiano
Is there a trick to get the Ford Pass App to activate your new Bronco? I have tried everything to a factory restore, etc...... I would like to use the auto starter functionality but cant bc it wont link my car with the app.

Thanks, Jess

I had the same issue.

What I had to do was turn the Bronco off, delete the Bronco saved on the app and re enter the information.

After the information was re entered on the app I was then able to restart the vehicle and the pairing came up.

This was the only way I was able to get it to promt on the Bronco again as there was no option to get it to manually prompt even though the app says it's pending.
Wildtrak, 4DR, Iconic Silver, High, Camo Seats.
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Jan 11, 2022

#6
DRWright
I had the same issue.

What I had to do was turn the Bronco off, delete the Bronco saved on the app and re enter the information.

After the information was re entered on the app I was then able to restart the vehicle and the pairing came up.

This was the only way I was able to get it to promt on the Bronco again as there was no option to get it to manually prompt even though the app says it's pending.
I just sat in my car again for an hr and nothing.

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Deano Bronc

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Jan 12, 2022

#7
jcaudiano
DRWright
I had the same issue.

What I had to do was turn the Bronco off, delete the Bronco saved on the app and re enter the information.

After the information was re entered on the app I was then able to restart the vehicle and the pairing came up.

This was the only way I was able to get it to promt on the Bronco again as there was no option to get it to manually prompt even though the app says it's pending.
I just sat in my car again for an hr and nothing.

And you removed it from the app?
Wildtrak, 4DR, Iconic Silver, High, Camo Seats.

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Jan 12, 2022

#8
DRWright
And you removed it from the app?
DRWright
And you removed it from the app?
Yes. I even uni stalled the app completely. So frustrating. I connects just can't activate it.

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Jan 12, 2022

#9
jcaudiano
Yes. I even uninstalled the app completely. So frustrating. It connects just can't activate it.

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Jan 12, 2022

#10
jcaudiano
jcaudiano
Yes. I even uninstalled the app completely. So frustrating. It connects just can't activate it.
Hmm weird. Once I removed it from the app and re entered the vin and submitted it sent a new handshake with the car.
Wildtrak, 4DR, Iconic Silver, High, Camo Seats.

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Jan 12, 2022

#11
jcaudiano
jcaudiano
Yes. I even uninstalled the app completely. So frustrating. It connects just can't activate it.
The only other thing I can think that would mess it up would be if you have android auto or apple car play connect while it's trying and it skips over the handshake screen to connect to the Bluetooth.
Wildtrak, 4DR, Iconic Silver, High, Camo Seats.
jcaudiano

Rank III

Jan 12, 2022

#12
jcaudiano
Yes. I even uni stalled the app completely. So frustrating. I connects just can't activate it.

I had this same issue. I tried to everything listed on Ford’s troubleshooting site to no avail: https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...tivation-pending-message-in-the-fordpass-app/

Four days after taking delivery I finally got it to work. The only thing I did differently on the day it worked was to use a phone that wasn’t connected to the sync system. It connected almost instantly when it did finally work. Good luck!
jcaudiano

Rank IV

Jan 12, 2022

#13
Are you holding the start button on the app for a few seconds, if not, the app will not start your vehicle.

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Jan 12, 2022

#14
Okay so I was chatting with tech support and they told me my modem hasn't been activated since Jan 4th. I only picked up my truck on Jan 8th. I was told it can only be reset by the dealership. Back to the dealership I go.
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