WiFi

[TimeOutside]

In looking at my window sticker, I do not see the common "4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT REMOVAL" charge. My dealer was saying I should be able to enable Wi-Fi and sign up for an AT&T data plan for about $20/month. However, when I try to implement such features in my FortPass application, under Connected Services, I receive the message there are no connected services available.

Do I have the ability to implement a data plan and Wi-Fi in the vehicle or not? If so, how? I'm not sure I would, but if it is cheap enough then I might.

Thanks,
Andrew

PS. This is not a fleet vehicle.

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[Automan21]

Idk but if there is a SIM card involved and you can get that card info maybe u can activate it though a carrier .
Just spitballing

 

[ilikebike]

In looking at my window sticker, I do not see the common "4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT REMOVAL" charge. My dealer was saying I should be able to enable Wi-Fi and sign up for an AT&T data plan for about $20/month. However, when I try to implement such features in my FortPass application, under Connected Services, I receive the message there are no connected services available.

Do I have the ability to implement a data plan and Wi-Fi in the vehicle or not? If so, how? I'm not sure I would, but if it is cheap enough then I might.

Thanks,
Andrew

PS. This is not a fleet vehicle.

Is this a 2024? It was never offered on the 2024 to begin with so it won't show as a delete.
Only shows as a delete if it was in the original specs and removed after.

 

[TimeOutside]

Is this a 2024? It was never offered on the 2024 to begin with so it won't show as a delete.
Only shows as a delete if it was in the original specs and removed after.

Yes, it's a 2024. So, am I correct in assuming that in-vehicle Wi-Fi is not an option through equipment installed by Ford?

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[paneubert]

Yes, it's a 2024. So, am I correct in assuming that in-vehicle Wi-Fi is not an option through equipment installed by Ford?

Thanks,
Andrew

Correct. There is no module for you to be able to provide yourself or passengers a WiFi connection hosted by the truck. If people in your truck need WiFi, your cell phone may be able to act as a hot spot. Depends on your phone and phone plan. Mine can and it does not cost me any more than what I already pay. I set the access point name and password to be the same as my home WiFi, so if I turn it on in my Maverick, all my devices (and my kid's/wife's devices) connect automatically since they think they are at home.

 

[TimeOutside]

your cell phone may be able to act as a hot spot.

That's what I've always done. But since it's usually just my wife and me, I don't use it much in the vehicle. It's pretty much just used when the grandkids, great-grandkids, travel with us. I thought if the plan was cheap enough and could be paused then I might go for it. I know T-Mobile, AT&T, and others sell a hot spot that connects to the OBD port, but they cost around $150 and the plan can't be paused. Forget that. I'll just use my phone.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[AlsMaverick]

Is this a 2024? It was never offered on the 2024 to begin with so it won't show as a delete.
Only shows as a delete if it was in the original specs and removed after.

My 2024 Lariat EB had the WiFi hot spot delete listed on the window sticker.

 

[ilikebike]

My 2024 Lariat EB had the WiFi hot spot delete listed on the window sticker.

Not on my Lariat sticker

 

[vinnymac]

Is this a 2024? It was never offered on the 2024 to begin with so it won't show as a delete.
Only shows as a delete if it was in the original specs and removed after.

Hello can it turned on thru forscan if it was deleted it’s on my window sticker ?

 

[ilikebike]

Hello can it turned on thru forscan if it was deleted it’s on my window sticker ?

No, the hardware for it does not exist. It was removed due to chip shortages.

 

[Ren E Gade]

...... I set the access point name and password to be the same as my home WiFi, so if I turn it on in my Maverick, all my devices (and my kid's/wife's devices) connect automatically since they think they are at home.

Warning that if you have auto updates when connected to home wifi enabled you may have problems with doing this.

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