Upgrade Makes Earlier Ford Models Fully Connected
With the rising demand for connected vehicles, even those that are not the latest model year, Ford has taken connectivity forwards — and backwards.
Consider: Ford is now providing its SmartLink system to owners of 2010 – 2016 model-year Ford and Lincoln vehicles not equipped with a modem access to a wide array of connectivity features through a new platform that is provided via a simple device that plugs into the OBD II port below the steering wheel.
Here’s what it delivers:
- 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.
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.
Category: Connected Fleet News, General Update
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