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.