You want a 4G LTE Wi Fi hotspot in your Ford pre-2017? Here’s how to do it.
You have a Ford vehicle that was manufactured before 2017. But you want the most recent connectivity features. The Blue oval company has the solution.
The FordPass SmartLink is a small device that plugs into your car’s OBDII port, usually located below the steering wheel. The device will be available to cars manufactured between 2010 and 2017. It provides all of the latest connectivity features that are only available on vehicles with modems. It includes a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, smartphone control for existing key fob features and vehicle health and safety alerts.
Frederiek Toney from Ford’s global Customer Service Division comments that “vehicle connectivity is improving at a rapid pace in recent years.” We believe that offering a cost-effective way for customers to upgrade older models to incorporate more modern technology will enhance their ownership experience for many years to come.
Ford claims the new device was developed in collaboration by Aptiv and Verizon Connect. It will be available exclusively at Ford dealers starting in the middle of the year. Customers will need a $16.99 monthly subscription for a period 24 months. The price does not include the installation fee. Also included is a Verizon 4GLTE Wi-Fi Hotspot with 1 gigabyte or 30 day of data (whichever comes first). You can add your FordPass SmartLink device or create a new Verizon account to continue using Wi-Fi hotspot after the trial period.
Susan Heystee (senior vice president, worldwide OEM business, Verizon Connect) adds, “Having reliable WiFi on the move is not only a ‘nice thing to have’, it’s a’must have,’ and Ford understands that.” “Streaming music or podcasts from the front seat, or keeping the kids entertained with their mobile devices in back, is as simple as turning on FordPass SmartLink Verizon 4G LTE hotspot.”