2024-2026
Ford Ranger Remote Start System

for Ford Ranger with Push-Button Start Ignition

Remote start your Ford Ranger using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes, or upgrade this system with a set of Viper® long-range remotes to get over 4X more range than what your Ford remotes provide. And with our lifetime warranty and 45-day QC performance guarantee with free returns, you have the assurance of a virtually risk-free purchase, backed by us upon delivery and long after installation.

Remote Starter Features

• Dual-Activation Capability
  The system is activated by pressing lock 3 times on your existing Ford keyless entry remote or with a set of optional Viper® long-range remotes (offered during checkout).
   
• Automatic Heat/Defrost/AC Activation
  Just leave your climate controls on the last setting where you need them when parking your truck, and the system will automatically turn them on shortly after you activate the remote starter system.
   
• 15-Minute Remote Start Run Time
  The remote starter system will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.
   
• Active Key Takeover
  The vehicle will stay running when the driver's door is opened, so you won't have to manually restart your truck with the key every time after you remote-start it.
   
• Active Keyless Entry
  You won't lose your ability to remotely unlock the vehicle's doors while it's running by the remote starter, so you won't have to use the key to get into the vehicle.
   
• Remote Start Cancel
  You can shut down the remote starter sooner the same way you activated it.
   
• Long-Range Remotes Upgradeable
  Want 4X more range than what your Ford factory remotes provide? No problem. Plug-in upgrade this system with any set of Viper D-Series long-range remote kits any time during or after installation.

• Without Horn Beep Confirmation Option
  This feature is only available with the purchase of any of the long-range remote upgrades offered during checkout.

• Genuine Directed®/Viper™ Quality
  Components powered by the global industry leader in automotive aftermarket electronics. Professional, OEM-grade, CAD-programmed Ford vehicle-specific to ensure OEM data-to-data compatibility and QC bench-tested by our in-house technicians before shipping.

2024-2026 Ford Ranger Remote Start Installation Details

• 3 Connections Installation
  One T-harness plugs in series with the vehicle's OBD2 port, and 2 T-tap connections are made to two wires above the driver's side left kick panel in the wiring harness plug that runs into the driver's door. See the example photos below.
   
• No OBD2 Port Blocking
  You won't lose normal access to your vehicle's OBD2 port. No unplugging the remote start system every time the vehicle's OBD2 port is needed for vehicle service or additional accessories.
   
• No Computer Programming Required
  No vehicle-specific computer programming or manuals to download before installation; just go straight from delivery to your Ford Mustang for installation.
   
• No Key or System-to-Vehicle Programming Procedures
  No sequence of buttons to press or time-sensitive key programming procedures involved. Just plug the system in and turn the ignition on and off to activate the system.
   
• No Battery Disconnect Required
  You don't have to disconnect and reconnect the vehicle's battery for installation, so there's no inconvenience of having to reset your vehicle's menu settings. 
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide
  We also have demo installation videos available to view on our YouTube channel
   

Safe & Secured Remote Start Operation

OEM-grade components that meet all Ford OEM safety and operating regulations. Standard safety and security features include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
   
• OEM Hood-Pin Monitoring for Safety
  The remote start will not activate when the vehicle's hood is open, shut down upon opening, or also prevent activation when it is detected as defective/damaged/not equipped.
   
• Engine Performance Monitoring
  The system will detect any current DTC codes (service engine light on) or stored DTC codes (no service light on), which will prevent the remote start from activating. Low Fuel Detection: The remote start will not activate when the low fuel light is on. Low Battery Detection: The system will not activate when the vehicle's battery is detected at 11.9V or lower.
   
• OEM-Equivalent Remote Start System
  Complies with all safety features indicated in the Ford remote start section of the vehicle's owners/operators manual. Meets or exceeds Ford part number ML3Z-19A361-A.

Viper™ Long-Range Remotes Upgrade

• Need more range than what your factory remotes provide?
  No problem. Boost this system to work from up to 1300' away by adding one of the long-range remote upgrade kits. Have the remote power to start your vehicle when you're standing in the checkout line and when it's parked down the block.
   
• Simple Installation
  Easy plug-in installation. Upgrade this system any time now or later after installation. Upgrades are offered during checkout.
   
• Remote Keyless Entry
  Upgrade this system with any of Viper's long-range remote kits, and as an additional benefit, you'll instantly enable the ability to also lock and unlock your vehicle's OEM power door locks from the same distance that you can remote start it.
   
• National Convenience
  Turn this system into a long-range one-way or two-way confirming remote start system with up to 1 mile of range with any of Viper's D-Series remote upgrade kits. With a dozen remote styles to choose from, find them on the shelf of national chains like Best Buy and professional auto accessories shops all around the country. And no matter if you order your upgrades from us or a national chain later, our technicians are here to help if you need any assistance getting them working with your system purchase.
   
• Without Horn Beep Confirmation
  Only available with the purchase of any of the long-range remote upgrades offered during checkout, the system will silently remote start, lock, and unlock the vehicle.
   
• Quality Assurance
  Meets or exceeds Ford equivalent part numbers JS7Z-15K601-C, JS7Z-15601-B, and JS7Z-15K603-A.

Lifetime Warranty

• The automotive aftermarket's best warranty
  Providing the highest quality components in the industry means you can provide the best warranty coverage; though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for a Directed® system, in the rare event once one of our techs determines a problem, we will email you a prepaid return shipping label for the part we are replacing at no expense to you; all replacement costs are covered under your warranty for the lifetime of the vehicle in which the system was originally installed. Limitations and exclusions apply; non-transferable

7 Days a Week Support

• In the middle of the install and have a question?
  Have a question before, during, or after installation? No problem. We have Ford remote start specialists on call 7 days a week (ET). Through our national 800 number, by email, through our online live tech chat, and through our YouTube channel. Reply times average from immediate to 30 minutes. We also have an after-hours callback request messaging service for next-day callbacks from one of our technicians.

45-Day QC Performance Guarantee

• 100% Money-Back QC Guarantee
  If within 45 days from the date of delivery you're not totally satisfied with the quality received on delivery or performance after installation, just put everything back into the system's *original box, send us an email, or give us a call, and one of our technicians will email you a prepaid return shipping label at no cost to you. You will receive a 100% full refund with no shipping deductions or restocking fees.
   
• * We ship all our remote starter systems in quality resealable boxes; please save the system's original box to retain your 45-day free return entitlement.

Ford Vehicle-Specific Remote Start Kits for
2024-2026 Ford Ranger
"Built by Installers for the DIY Automotive Enthusiast"