I was thinking of getting a remote starter for my truck. Does anyone have any recommendations? Can i install it or should i let a pro do it? Will it mess anything up on the truck?

 

I would for sure let a pro do it. I go a Code Alarm SRT 9000 and had tons of issues with it so now(as of today) I have a Clifford Matrix 50.7X. I let another shop do the install this time and they said the previous shop did a horrible job installing my Code Alarm. They even said they went in and fixed a few things for me. Make sure your installer actually knows what he is doing and has been doing it for awhile. Go to a nice well run shop and you shouldn't have any problems.

Alarm wise I would go DEI, they make Viper, Clifford, and Python along with several other companies. All of which are very well made products.

 

i used ford remote start kit its made by code alarm and endorsed by Ford just get the one button kit and upgrade your key to a fusion key to elimnate a second keyfob

 

I've got the code alarm..made by Audiovox..and used by Ford.
I had a shop install it a month ago.They did the basic install...which sucked. But then I went back and made them give me the relays that came in the box and the installers manual..not the users manual.Then I corrected the mounting..adjusted both sensitivity settings..mounted the bypass button..they had taped it to a wiring harness... and last but not least with the relays and manual I wired up my heated mirrors and heated drivers seat.If I had another relay i would of done both seats but choose 1 seat and the mirrors since I only had the 2 relays.Bottom line I love it now.I had a code alert on my durango..had it for 5 yrs and never had a problem with it.Its not as fancy and is only 1 way..but it does what its suppose to do.
Could I have installed it myself..yeah.after seeing the installers manual its not to hard.Would I have had it done in an hour and a half like they did..NO
Did it come with a bypass box..NO they included it.
Their work and the alarm cost me 150 bucks. It then took me almost 2 hours to make it right and wire it the way I wanted..(I had to pay 20 bucks for a AllData subscription to get the wiring diagrams needed for the seats and mirrors).. but I'm very happy with it now.
Just my 2 cents worth....

 

I had an aftermarket automatic starter in my Expedition & a Ford starter in my F150 (installed when I purchased my truck). The starter in my Expedition stopped working & had poor range. They hacked up the wiring during installation. The Ford starter had excellent range and programmed into my key fob. I would check the Ford dealership for a price. They may be priced closely to an aftermarket shop. Good luck!
RH

 

I love my Viper Security System with autostart... It just works...

 

Give Travis a call at kcautosound.com and install it yourself. Travis pre-wires them for you which makes the install soooooo easy especially if you go with the Ford single fob, there are only 4 wires to connect. (PWR, GND, DOOR LOCK & PRK LGHTS).

 

I love my Viper 5901, it has everything I needed and more (530t). Personally I would do it myself and buy from Travis at KCAutosound with his help and instructions.