Ford Smartlink
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
Thanks. That’s what I found out this morning. I put a description of what I was looking for on the order. I got a call from TASCA about it. They cancelled my order since it was the wrong part. Great place to deal with.
Im going to do some more research since I now have the correct part number.
Im going to do some more research since I now have the correct part number.
I`m almost 100% sure that this is also for the SD`s because they share the same cab as the F150`s but the Fairfway Ford website doesn`t show it`s for the SD`s so if you call them or Tasca, you can verify.
The number for FairwayFord is 330-533-3673 ext 1438 or you can ask for Nate in the parts department.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,541
Likes: 5
From: Weatherford Texas.
The older "sync2" vehicles that have an installed modem are going to lose certain features as of November, one being the vehicle health report. Would need smartlink for that. Not 100% sure of any others feature loss yet, will see in November. Does any one kn ok w is Smartlink vehicle specific or can the obd adapter be swapped between cars.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 4
From: Sunny tourist infested FL
I have a 2013 Fusion Hybrid and I heard we are going to loose the health report. I don’t have any idea about moving the adapter between vehicles. But I get the feeling that would not be possible since it appears they activate it when it’s installed.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
The older "sync2" vehicles that have an installed modem are going to lose certain features as of November, one being the vehicle health report. Would need smartlink for that. Not 100% sure of any others feature loss yet, will see in November. Does any one kn ok w is Smartlink vehicle specific or can the obd adapter be swapped between cars.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
That`s a great price. Any idea if that price includes setting up the account before shipping?
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
From what i`ve read, once November rolls around, we`ll lose the Health Reports feature because the current FordPass software will be obsolete hence the reason to update to SmartLink. Also, once SmartLink is installed, there will be a new companion app/FordPass app that will be the same as 2018 vehicles equipped with SYNC connect.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
I`m interested to know if the guys that have installed the Perimeter Plus and Remote Access systems will be affected when November rolls around.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 22
From: MA
Originally Posted by GABAR
I`m interested to know if the guys that have installed the Perimeter Plus and Remote Access systems will be affected when November rolls around.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 682
Likes: 4
From: SF Bay Area
10 character count.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
BGR Information??
https://apple.news/ArmK4_kWmREyP-NF8VFb4Jg
Saw this and thought I would share.
Saw this and thought I would share.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
If Smart Link includes the SD, then the modem will plug into the OBDII port just like the F150`s and no, there is no external antenna.