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Cargo Master
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IMO fordpass is worthless (for superdutys) - it does little or nothing.
FordPass is a connection to the dealer (for calling, or scheduling)
IT provides a connection to ford credit (singular or automated payment setup)
and it among other stuff it provides fuel pricing (ala gas buddy).
it does NOTHING to connect or automated our superduties - in a nutshell, you don't even really need to install it (its not integrated to anything).
IF you have the add-on perimeter alarm and remote module -
Ford REMOTE ACCESS is your connection to the vehicle for lock/unlock, engine start/stop and alarm triggers.
FordPass is a connection to the dealer (for calling, or scheduling)
IT provides a connection to ford credit (singular or automated payment setup)
and it among other stuff it provides fuel pricing (ala gas buddy).
it does NOTHING to connect or automated our superduties - in a nutshell, you don't even really need to install it (its not integrated to anything).
IF you have the add-on perimeter alarm and remote module -
Ford REMOTE ACCESS is your connection to the vehicle for lock/unlock, engine start/stop and alarm triggers.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
FordPass on my 17 F150 is far from worthless. I can remotely start/stop it from anywhere in the world that has cell phone access. I can also unlock/lock it. I can also schedule start times. If someone steals my truck I can look on the map and know exactly where its at. At the moment I can check the fuel level. I understand that in the next five years more features will be added. For the next five years the service is free.
Originally Posted by bushpilot
fordpass is worthless for SUPERDUTY's
your comparison of what FordPass can do is inaccurate for this forum.
Cargo Master
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From: Central MO
If you want in-car wifi, get this: https://www.att.com/devices/zte/mobl...sku=sku7700323
Unlimited data (de-prioritized after 22GB) for $20/month. It's awesome, and you can buy an A/C adapter so you can take it with you. We take it and put it in our RV when camping.
Unlimited data (de-prioritized after 22GB) for $20/month. It's awesome, and you can buy an A/C adapter so you can take it with you. We take it and put it in our RV when camping.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
OR get one of the cellular/mobile USB (chargeable) hotspots (you can use anywhere, not just in the car/truck)....or TETHER you smartphone as a solution.
https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/hotspots.html
https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/hotspots.html
Cargo Master
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It will at least do for the SD what it does for the F150 when its available. So as I said its far from worthless and its free
Cargo Master
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OR get one of the cellular/mobile USB (chargeable) hotspots (you can use anywhere, not just in the car/truck)....or TETHER you smartphone as a solution.
https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/hotspots.html
https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/hotspots.html
There's much better options than built-in if you ask much. Built-in is too inflexible, and you have to have one for each vehicle.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
In fact I wonder why they havent included that already
Posting Guru
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From: Medford, OR
If you want in-car wifi, get this: https://www.att.com/devices/zte/mobl...sku=sku7700323
Unlimited data (de-prioritized after 22GB) for $20/month. It's awesome, and you can buy an A/C adapter so you can take it with you. We take it and put it in our RV when camping.
Unlimited data (de-prioritized after 22GB) for $20/month. It's awesome, and you can buy an A/C adapter so you can take it with you. We take it and put it in our RV when camping.
I wouldn't want to occupy the OBD port with this, but it appears to get only power from the port, so that should be easy to overcome.
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Cargo Master
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From: Central MO
This looks very interesting. I've used several different hotspots and the drawbacks have always been that they don't "smart-charge" - they're only smart enough to display that they're fully charged and should be disconnected power - and they overheat and shutdown at temperatures far below what the inside of a vehicle sees on even a moderately warm day.
I wouldn't want to occupy the OBD port with this, but it appears to get only power from the port, so that should be easy to overcome.
I wouldn't want to occupy the OBD port with this, but it appears to get only power from the port, so that should be easy to overcome.
Posting Guru
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From: Medford, OR
Agreed. I bought (I could have made but didn't want to take the time) an adapter that plugs into a regular outlet and has an ODB connector for the Mobley device to plug into. I just plug it into the AC outlet in the truck, in our RV, and actually use it at home to give me dual WAN support on my router. I'm a tech geek so I like gadgets.
Cargo Master
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From: Central MO
So far so good! 70 GB downloaded in just over 2 weeks of use. Streaming TV now.
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