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Jul 19, 2009 | 08:39 AM

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well i had it in the truck for over a hour and got no where

odd think tho, the flash drive has a light on it and it would go off and on for long periods of time

Yep...the light goes on and off with big gaps between...you have to go until you get the second message saying the install was successful though. If it's still working for you with the old version, be happy. I've heard of people having to spend hours with the sync people to take it to stock.

Jul 19, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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I'd like to know what all gets uploaded in the Vehicle Health Reports. I can see it being useful if you get a check engine light... I can also see it tattle-tailing on the driver, especially if you do aftermarket modifications (tuner/programmer, for instance).

Interesting you asked that question. More information is available at the website. One of the things you must do before you can use that feature is agree to a waiver. Ford can retrieve diagnostic information and/or code retrieval for their use using your phone and phone service. That part bothers me a bit. Ford is using my cell phone and plan for their benefit for free. I couldn't remember the extent of the information Ford can retrieve. On the consumer end, the information you'll receive isn't too earth shattering. Notification of an error code or maintenance service interval is approaching. If they're able to peek and see if you are using aftermarket programming from this service, I don't know. My guess is they're downloading a lot more than just check engine codes or mileage.

Jul 19, 2009 | 10:46 AM

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Yeah, I don't think I'll be signing that waiver... I want to know what exactly they're looking at, and when they're looking at it.

Jul 19, 2009 | 04:10 PM

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well yeah that brings up another good point about geting on your cell phone ..does it use the internet, text message or phone minutes to get it data

because all i use my phone for is calling and thats all ...so if you don't have a phone plan with texting or internet it would run your bill up

and i've been told onstar spys on service recoreds, so why not ford, they could save alot of money in warrenty work if that would be ture

Jul 19, 2009 | 04:52 PM

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SMS, I believe... since it wants your phone number. It's almost certainly not using voice - can't pass data of any advanced nature across the GSM codec.

Jul 19, 2009 | 10:35 PM

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and i've been told onstar spys on service recoreds, so why not ford, they could save alot of money in warrenty work if that would be ture[/quote]

Well the point may be mute, if you read in the owners manual its says the vehicle may collect data which may be used in the event of a crash, etc, its says Ford will not use this info, but may release it if under a court order by authorities, so evidently there is a black box in there somewhere. If the truck learns your driving habits for transmission shift points, etc, then you might as well assume Ford can download any data that the computer can log.

Jul 20, 2009 | 08:09 AM

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well i don't think im gonna mess with it

but well taken point hammerhead it could tell on you if you were in the bad

the odds of this ever happening might be rare but i don't want to find out

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:42 AM

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Yes these car companies are the biggest bunch of crooks on the face of the earth and will try every trick in the book to void your warentee. I used to work for one of the majors and know them well, and now one company is 60% taxpayer owned so it will only get worse lol.