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How do I manage departure times in FordPass for my electric vehicle?

In the FordPass®* App, you can add, edit, delete, or turn off** your departure times. Review the steps below to learn how to update your regular departure times and your preferred cabin temperature.

Note: This feature is currently unavailable on the 2024 Electric Explorer and Capri.

Benefits of Using Departure Times

If you have an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle that is charging, your vehicle will precondition your cabin to your preferred temperature and give you the optimal battery range in all weather conditions.

Managing Electric Vehicle Departure Times

For more details on adding, editing, deleting, or turning off your departure times, select from the drop-down options below.

Add Departure Time

To set a departure time in the FordPass App:

  1. Open the FordPass App.
  2. Go to the Energy screen.
  3. Tap Departure Times.
    • If you are adding your first departure time, select Add in the "Create Departure Time" section. 
    • If you are adding additional departure times, select the + in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Enter the following as needed:
    • Ready By Time
    • Repeat day of the week
    • Cabin Comfort
  5. Tap Save

If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help options. 

Edit or Delete Departure Time

To modify or delete a departure time in the FordPass App:

  1. Open the FordPass App.
  2. Go to the Energy screen.
  3. Tap Departure Times.
  4. Select a Departure Time.
    • To edit, modify the following options as needed:
      • Ready By 
      • Repeat 
      • Cabin Comfort
    • To delete, tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. 
  5. Tap Save.

If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help options. 

Turn Off Departure Times

To turn off your departure times:

  1. Open the FordPass App.
  2. Go to the Energy screen.
  3. Tap Departure Times.
  4. Toggle the All Departure Times slider to the left to turn off the feature. 

If you experience any issues, contact a Guide using the Account > Contact Help options. 


*FordPass App is compatible with select smartphone platforms and available via download. Data rates may apply.

**This feature is only available in the FordPass App 5.X experience. 

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