Phone As A Key PAAK set up tips / tricks?

[Charley]

I am so frustrated with this set up process. I’ve tried many times myself to set the phone as a key. Originally I was told Ford did not have a iphone 12 or newer available until Dec ‘22. my dealer upgraded my system the other day as per the service bulletin. Now I’ve gone through the Ford service line many times to try to get this completed. I keep getting bumped up to a call back from an engineer. The engineer never calls me back. Anyone know what’s going on? What tips and tricks do you have to setting up the phone as a key?

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[RickLightning]

I would suggest you provide more specifics. When you start the process, how far are you getting? Are you getting error messages?

If it's never worked for you, follow these steps:

1) Delete FordPass cache.
2) Delete FordPass app.
3) Reboot phone.
4) Delete any PaaK added to the car.
5) Install app, sign, create PaaK.

 

[ivan256]

If you have a third-party case on your phone, take it off first. Also, keep it near the center console while you're doing the setup.

 

[RickLightning]

If you have a third-party case on your phone, take it off first. Also, keep it near the center console while you're doing the setup.

Cases don't generally block bluetooth.

 

[ivan256]

Cases don't generally block bluetooth.

That's generally true, but not universally. PaaK generally works! So the best thing to do is eliminate variables.

 

[Charley]

Problem solved. Started process over with suggestions. Thx!

 

[Major Dawg]

Just an FYI.

I have a Goolge Pixel 7 Pro, and experianced issues with PAAK from the start. Never was able to get it working, that is until I upgraded my phone Android OS to 13. Updated Date June 1, 2023. I upgraded on July 5th 2023.

After the update, I gave it a try and it worked the first time. I have also tested, deleting the phone from the truck and walked through the process a second time and it work flawlessly.

So, Ford is not always to blame.

 

[TaxmanHog]

So, Ford is not always to blame.

Exactly, many of us (self included) are too quick the beat up FoMoCo.

 

[BlueLightning]

Speaking of updates, the app, why can I not open the front fronk without having the key fob or pushing the button on the dash? So, there should be a Frunk button on the Ford app?! I am forced to just use the key fob instead.

 

[YellowGoat]

Speaking of updates, the app, why can I not open the front fronk without having the key fob or pushing the button on the dash? So, there should be a button on the Ford app?! Sure is pretty but about 50% useless. I am forced to just use the key fob instead.

That's weird, I've got buttons on the app to open frunk and tailgate. I've used them a lot. They're to the right of the horn/lights button you have on my phone. I'm on IOS if that makes any difference.

 

[BlueLightning]

That's weird, I've got buttons on the app to open frunk and tailgate. I've used them a lot. They're to the right of the horn/lights button you have on my phone. I'm on IOS if that makes any difference.

I will see if there is an update. Thanks

 

[flyin525]

Speaking of updates, the app, why can I not open the front fronk without having the key fob or pushing the button on the dash? So, there should be a Frunk button on the Ford app?! I am forced to just use the key fob instead.

You need to set up Phone as a Key (PaaK) if you have a lariat or above (if I recall correctly)

 

[YellowGoat]

You need to set up Phone as a Key (PaaK) if you have a lariat or above (if I recall correctly)

That might be it. I do have PaaK setup.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Speaking of updates, the app, why can I not open the front fronk without having the key fob or pushing the button on the dash? So, there should be a Frunk button on the Ford app?! I am forced to just use the key fob instead.

Activate your PAAK

 

[bmwhitetx]

Speaking of updates, the app, why can I not open the front fronk without having the key fob or pushing the button on the dash? So, there should be a Frunk button on the Ford app?! I am forced to just use the key fob instead.

Based on your screenshots (wheels shown), you have a SR XLT. Correct? If so, you don't have PAAK and can't get those buttons.

For future help click here now:
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/account/account-details
and scroll down to Vehicles and change yours to 2023 F150 Lightning XLT SR.