Issues with climate control via the app

[TaxmanHog]

I obviously don't know the logic behind what they're doing (intent) or why (technicalities) but the way it works on my truck is that on remote start, it uses whatever settings are set in the app. On powering the truck, it resumes whatever was set at power off.

Example: At power off the settings are 72F, Heated steering wheel off, and Heated seats on auto

In the app currently with the weather, I have temp set to max, heated steering wheel on and heated seats to max

When the weather is cold, this is actually a perfect scenario because it can deice the windshield before I enter and set a comfortable temp on drive.

I suspect the reason for this is technical, since the Sync system isn't booted until you start the truck, another module must be in control of those systems. Once Sync boots, it changes those module settings to the settings that were in play at power down. Is it similar on yours or what? It may be a difference between the 12" vs 15"

The distinction is my 2022 vs your new & improved programming in your 2025 might be working, mine isn't!

Ford knows of several defective logic controls in the 2022's and STILL have not fixed them.

I've also tinkered with "Automatic" vs "Last Used" settings in Sync, it is still as schizophrenic as ever, never stays where I left it and the App does nothing with my desires.

I have the 15" Sync screen

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[bryce]

I like the shortcut button. Just wish the climate controls were more intelligent. Should not have to follow last settings. But should know that it is hot/warm/cool/cold/freaking cold outside and then set the HVAC/seats/steering wheel accordingly.

But as an aside, it allows me to close the Ford app. That way it does not wake up the truck every time I walk within BT range, which where my truck is parked is pretty often. Now it is a simple touch on my Home Screen to get the truck warming up.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I've done every iteration of use of the Ford App controls, Sync settings, departure timer and remote climate start, never operates consistently with regard to customizing the heat level or steering wheel controls, when I get out to the truck and press the start button, the Sync screen will show the steering wheel warmer off, but to the touch it was on and had up to that pointed warmed the wheel, what I'd like is for it to STAY ON!!! come on @Ford Motor Company get this right after 3 years!

Sharing this thread with the Ford app team. /sigh

 

[muels7]

Sharing this thread with the Ford app team. /sigh

I'm have the same issue. If my remote climate start actually works....when I get in the truck, the heated steering wheel is off when I start the truck. Though it is warm like it was on.

Also, the seated heats have not been working on remote start. They are still ice cold when I get in 10 minutes later even though the app and truck both show they were on. They don't start to warm up until I actually start driving.

 

[RLXXI]

I have noticed similar behavior so what I got in the habit of doing is using the app, wait for it to show running, then extend the remote start after making sure climate temp, wheel and/or seat are on/off. It's been consistently working that way for a few weeks now that I've been doing it.

 

[bc1]

Sharing this thread with the Ford app team. /sigh

The climate app works fine with my 25 Flash. FYI. It's when I get in and start it up is when my issues with the climate system start.

Thanks for stopping in on your coffee breaks Brian. Too bad the slave drivers you work for don't allow you to have very many. Keep up the good work.

Still gotta have Ford, an American company, stay ahead of the others and especially Chevy and those tin can Chryslers. A year ago Ford stock was at $9.26. Yesterday it closed at $13.80 which is a 49.03% increase. Which begs the question, why didn't you stop by a year ago and give us all a quick stock tip about what you are doing? Gain from a 150 grand worth of stock would have bot another truck.

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