National back order on ford remote starters

[for1sho]

hey sho guys,just wanted to find out if anyone else was waiting on the remote
starters from ford? or has there been issues with the remote starters?
thanks

 

[10SECSHO]

Just picked my 12 up on 12/15 with the dealer installed remote start. No problems other that the open door engine **** feature but that can be programmed out as soon as I can find someone to do it.

 

[halo3kbb]

Is there a link to the product details of this Ford remote starter system? Such as;
1. Does it replace my current fobs/keys?
2. Distance?
3. Price?

Thanks -

Halo3kbb

 

[halo3kbb]

In addition, does anybody have the Code Alarm Car-Link remote starter system installed into their Taurus? Or the Viper Smart-Start system? These are smartphone based remote starter/security system products. I was just curious if anybody has shelled out the $650 for either of the systems and what they thought of them.

I just found out if the Code Alarm Car-Link system is installed, you'll lose one of the fob/keys as it must remain inside the car at all times. I really didn't see a huge problem with that since I already leave a key in the center console all the time right now anyway and just type in a code on the door and push-to-start and drive. Nice to have an app on my iphone to unlock and lock doors though. Especially when I have my kids with me. $29-$35 a year (first year free) to keep the car responding to your smartphone requests is what I was quoted.
http://audiovoxproducts.com/carlink/

The Viper Smart-Start is advertised way better and you don't have to give up a key to my knowledge. Same features as the Code-Alarm but their appears to be a larger following for this unit. $40 a year (first year free again) to subscribe the car to the service, same as above.
http://viper.com/smartstart/

 

[SHORANGERBIRD]

-we just recieved one in this past wed. no back orders on them i see. now they are a "vendor supply" item, which means they ship directly from the company who makes them and that can/usually takes 7 to 10 working days......

 

[LotusDriver]

No problems other that the open door engine **** feature but that can be programmed out as soon as I can find someone to do it.

No it can't.