Ford Smartlink
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Joined: Dec 2016
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From: GA
That`s a great price. Any idea if that price includes setting up the account before shipping?
Lead Driver
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BGR Information??
https://apple.news/ArmK4_kWmREyP-NF8VFb4Jg
Saw this and thought I would share.
Saw this and thought I would share.
Lead Driver
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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.