2026
Ford Transit Remote Start System

for Ford Transit with Push-Button Ignition

Start your Ford Transit from the comfort of your home using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes, or go the distance with a set of Viper® long-range remotes and boost your ability to remote start your vehicle from up to 1300' away and have the power to remote start your vehicle from the job site, when you're standing in the checkout line, or when it's parked down the block.

2026 Ford Transit Remote Start Features

• Dual-Activation Capability
  This system is activated using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes and optional Viper® long-range remote kit (offered as an add-on 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 (not included, sold separately).
   
• Without Horn Beep Confirmation Option
  This feature is only available with the purchase of any of the long-range remote upgrades offered during checkout.

2026 Ford Transit Remote Start Installation Details

• Plug-In Installation
  One Plug to Vehicle T-harness Installation: 1 plug-in connection made behind the vehicle's OBD2 port and 2 T-tap connections on the driver's side vehicle's fuse box are required for installation. See the example photo 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 manual downloads required. Just go straight from delivery to your vehicle 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 during installation, so there's no inconvenience of having to reset all your personal presets in the vehicle's settings and audio menus.
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide

Safe & Secured Operation

• Brake Pedal Monitoring for Security
  If the brake pedal is stepped on before the ignition is turned on with the key, the remote starter will immediately shut down.
   
• Ford OEM Hood-Pin Monitoring for Safety
  The system will not activate when the vehicle's hood is open and will immediately shut down if the hood is opened when the vehicle is running by the remote starter.
   
• Engine Performance Monitoring
  The system will detect any current or stored DTCs, which will prevent the remote start from activating.
   
• Low Fuel Detection
  The remote start will not activate when the low fuel light is on.
   
• OEM Equivalent Components
  OEM-grade components that meet all OEM performance and safety standards equivalent to Ford's remote start part number KN1Z-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 Viper's long-range remote upgrade kits (offered during checkout).
   
• Simple Installation
  Easily 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 included 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.
   
• Quality Assurance
  Meets or exceeds Ford part numbers: JS7Z-15K601-C, JS7Z-15K601-A, JS7Z-15603-A, and JS7Z-15601-B.

Lifetime Warranty

• The Industry's Best Warranty Coverage
  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 the 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

• Have a question before, during, or after installation? No problem.
  We have Ford remote start specialists on call 7 days a week. Through our national 800 number, by email, through our online LIVE TECH CHAT, and through our YouTube channel. We also have an after-hours callback messaging service for next-day callbacks from one of our technicians.

45-Day QC Performance Guarantee

• 100% Money-Back Guarantee with Free Returns
  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.

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