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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
I'm guessing one year for the remote start on my 2020. If they think I'm paying $20 a month for the privilege, they're mistaken.
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Joined: Jan 2021
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Poncho, I'm with ya, I'm not a fan of any paid subscription services. I belive the paid part on 20 and newer trucks is the wifi hot spot, which is a service you get from AT&T. I already have a stand alone hot spot from them that I use for camping so I'm not paying for the truck subscription. But how it was explained to me is that the other features such as the remote start are included in the purchase price. I did a bit of research and that seems to be the case from what I've read. I have a f350 on order so I can only report what the dealer told me and from what I've read. If it turns out I have to pay a subscription the trial will be the end of it for me.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 135
Likes: 6
From: N. NJ
In my 2021, I think the FordPass Connectivity is complimentary, and not dependant on having the hotspot feature. For how long, I don't know...
https://owner.ford.com/fordpass/ford...c-connect.html
From the footnote:
So, the $20/mo is only if you want to have the Hotspot active.
Edit - from the FAQ in the link above:
https://owner.ford.com/fordpass/ford...c-connect.html
From the footnote:
*FordPass Connect required for remote features. Connected services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes hotspot. **Automatic transmission only. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
Edit - from the FAQ in the link above:
Ford is the only non-luxury automaker to offer complimentary remote features* to all customers with FordPass Connect (embedded modem). All 2021 model-year and newer Ford vehicles are equipped with FordPass Connect.
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More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 684
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From: Green Bay Wi
I’m under the impression Ford pass is free. Ford seems to be using it to send out service reminders to get you to take the vehicle to the dealership. If Ford tries to charge me for it , that will be the end of it for me. It’s not something I need.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2018
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I've had Ford Pass for over a year and have remote start for my truck. The minute Ford changes $20 for the app I'll delete it. It's not that I can't afford it, just tired of paying $10 - $50 for things that I've survived most of my life without.
