Back to the Future: Ford Vehicle Owners Can Easily Upgrade 2010 – 2016 Vehicles to Have Connectivity Features
January 27 2017 - 12:01AM
Business Wire
- Ford SmartLink provides owners of 2010
– 2016 model-year Ford and Lincoln vehicles not equipped with a
modem access to a wide array of connectivity features through the
new platform
- Features include remote start, lock and
unlock, Wi-Fi access capable of hosting up to eight devices, and
vehicle health, security and location alerts
- Components of Ford SmartLink include a
4G LTE-enabled OBD II plug-in device, as well as a companion App
and Web Portal used to activate remote features, receive alerts and
schedule service appointments with the owner’s preferred
dealer
Millions of current Ford customers stand to benefit from Ford
SmartLink, a technology that enables connectivity features normally
only available on new modem-equipped vehicles. Using a simple
device that plugs into the OBD II port below the steering wheel,
Ford SmartLink will give customers who own 2010 – 2016 model year
Ford and Lincoln vehicles that are not equipped with a modem access
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Ford SmartLink provides owners of 2010 –
2016 model-year Ford and Lincoln vehicles not equipped with a modem
access to a wide array of connectivity features through the new
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- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and
unlock.
- 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting
up to eight devices.
- Vehicle health and security
alerts.
- Vehicle location assistance.
“Ford SmartLink will surprise and delight owners of recent
model-year vehicles by adding some of today’s most popular
connectivity features” said Stephen Odell, executive vice
president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service. “Offering it
through our dealerships is another way to keep us connected with
our customers and earn their loyalty.”
SmartLink can be obtained at Ford and Lincoln dealerships
starting this summer.
With more than two years of research and development invested,
the Ford SmartLink team of engineers, in collaboration with Delphi
Automotive and Verizon Telematics, have ensured the technology will
work seamlessly with Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
“From security to performance, we’ve conducted extensive testing
and made a number of improvements to ensure Ford SmartLink enhances
the customer experience for our owners,” said Raj Nair, executive
vice president, Global Product Development, and chief technical
officer.
“We are thrilled to offer this level of convenience and
connectivity to our existing customers, extending the value of
their vehicles and giving them just one more reason to love their
Ford and Lincoln vehicles.”
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 62
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars,
trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its
business model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities with investments in electrification, autonomy and
mobility. Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor
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