Ford Connected Services / Subscriptions (BlueCruise, Sirius, WiFi, etc)

[FTLBS]

Here is a list of the "Connected Services" that Ford includes in the F-150 Tremor. Each feature has a trial period that will expire after a certain amount of time. After the trial period, each feature can be renewed via paid subscription. I thought it was interesting that even BlueCruise will require renewal and a subsequent subscription fee after the trial period . I couldn't find anything that mentions the subscription renewal costs so feel free to share if you have this info.

Ford Streaming (30 Day Trial)
With Ford Streaming, you can stream your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks (and more) right to your vehicle using intuitive Alexa* voice commands – and you can enjoy a variety of available, in-vehicle brain games as well as stay up to date on local and global news with your very own, personalized Flash Briefing.
*Amazon, Alexa and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

FordPass™ Connect with Wi-Fi Hotspot (3 Month / 3GB Trial)
Access the AT&T nationwide wireless network. Support for up to 10 personal devices, up to 50ft away from your vehicle.
Take the feature for a test-drive - it's complimentary for up to three months or 3GB.
Download the FordPass App and activate FordPass Connect.

SiriusXM® 360L (3 Month Trial)
The SiriusXM 360L audio platform can provide you with access to thousands of channels, including exclusive streaming channels and on-demand content you won’t find anywhere else. Best of all, it’s all delivered through your vehicle’s onboard modem or through a connected smartphone. It also provides:
- Curated audio recommendations based on your listening history and selected favorites.
- The ability to set up individual listener profiles for different users.

Alexa Built-in (36 Month Trial)
Your favorite at-home voice service is available behind the wheel! That’s right, now you can take the benefits and convenience of Alexa* on the road. Find the nearest gas station, call mom, purchase those last-minute ingredients for dinner tonight, even access smart home** features – right from the driver’s seat, all with the sound of your voice.

Ford BlueCruise (36 Month Trial)
BlueCruise is an advanced in-vehicle driver-assist feature that lets you enjoy and experience hands-free highway driving* on pre-qualified sections of divided highways in North America called Hands-Free Blue Zones. It builds on amazing technology like Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering and Speed Sign Recognition – and it’s designed to help you commute with comfort and confidence wherever the journey takes you.

Connected Built-in Navigation (36 Month Trial)
We can help make it easier for you to get to your destination, whether you’re driving across the country or just across town. Quickly input destinations and search for points of interest. Easily find your way with audible turn-by-turn instructions. Plus, enjoy an array of additional navigation services, including live-traffic information, nearby parking availability, customer ratings, alternate route suggestions, weather reports and much more.

 

[Coachdad]

thank you.. this is good to know

 

[Yeti]

I was hoping the built-in part was just no updates seeing as 100% of my trips include 0% connectivity

 

[KCDave]

FordPass™ - Would that require an ATT subscription?

 

[TucciEd]

My navigation expired at the end of last year.. I never set it up and use Android Auto for everything. It still shows you are the "map" even with no sub.

 

[Djdj1000]

Just got an email this morning telling me to get ready for a Ford Power-Up software update for BlueCruise and then suggests it is a map update. Doesn't say when they update will be released and I haven't seen any updates in the truck or on the app in the last few days.

 

[High_Country]

Is the Ford Pass app on your phone that connects with your vehicle a paid subscription sort of deal? I was under the impression that functionality was NOT a paid subscription but maybe I'm wrong. I'm not talking about FordPass CONNECT wi-fi hot spot stuff, I'm just talking about the FordPass app being able to lock/unlock, remote start, control the zone lighting, and all that stuff from the phone. Does it require a subscription?

 

[TucciEd]

Is the Ford Pass app on your phone that connects with your vehicle a paid subscription sort of deal? I was under the impression that functionality was NOT a paid subscription but maybe I'm wrong. I'm not talking about FordPass CONNECT wi-fi hot spot stuff, I'm just talking about the FordPass app being able to lock/unlock, remote start, control the zone lighting, and all that stuff from the phone. Does it require a subscription?

I do not believe so- afaik it's free (seems like used to be 5 years)

FordPass Connect Goes Fee-Free For Life

Ford has decided to make its FordPass Connect services subscription free

www.forbes.com

 

[KCDave]

Is the Ford Pass app on your phone that connects with your vehicle a paid subscription sort of deal? I was under the impression that functionality was NOT a paid subscription but maybe I'm wrong. I'm not talking about FordPass CONNECT wi-fi hot spot stuff, I'm just talking about the FordPass app being able to lock/unlock, remote start, control the zone lighting, and all that stuff from the phone. Does it require a subscription?

That's what I was wondering. You asked it better.

 

[Cheif2Slo]

I was hoping the built-in part was just no updates seeing as 100% of my trips include 0% connectivity

I believe it is built in, the connected is just the traffic, weather, and map updates if I’m not mistaken.

 

[Djdj1000]

I've used the Ford Pass app without subscriptions for 5 years, so remote starts, remote lock/unlock should be built into the free app as long as you register your vehicle there.

 

[usn.mustanger]

I was just looking at the latest BYO page, and BlueCruise is listed as a feature of the $1834 "Ford CoPilot 360 Active 2.0" package. The info page for the feature states that it'll be available with a software update. But if it's a subscription feature, do I need to opt for a $1800+ package to get it?

Edit: NM, once again, I posted without doing enough searching...
The Ford BlueCruise FAQ page says this:

Was BlueCruise added when I purchased my vehicle?
You can purchase a vehicle equipped with Ford Co-Pilot™ Active 2.0 Prep Kit, which has the hardware for BlueCruise. The software for BlueCruise can be purchased later once available on theFord Connected Services page. The Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package also includes Active Park Assist 2.0, the latest iteration of park-assist technologies, to give you some peace of mind when parking your vehicle. With Active Park Assist 2.0, simply holding a button will allow the vehicle to take control of parking in parallel and perpendicular spaces with ease. It also offers Park Out Assist with side-sensing capability so you can confidently navigate out of a parking spot when someone’s parked too close.

I also like this non-answer:

How do I check Hands-Free BlueZone coverage in my area prior to purchasing?
Hands-Free BlueZones are available on over 130,000 miles of highways across North America. An interactive coverage map is coming soon.

Wonder if it's too late to call the dealer and have the CoPilot 360 Active 2.0 package added to my order. I just ordered on the 10th. Likely not worth it for $1834, although the active park assist feature sounds nice.

 

[Yeti]

I was just looking at the latest BYO page, and BlueCruise is listed as a feature of the $1834 "Ford CoPilot 360 Active 2.0" package. The info page for the feature states that it'll be available with a software update. But if it's a subscription feature, do I need to opt for a $1800+ package to get it?

Edit: NM, once again, I posted without doing enough searching...
The Ford BlueCruise FAQ page says this:


I also like this non-answer:

Wonder if it's too late to call the dealer and have the CoPilot 360 Active 2.0 package added to my order. I just ordered on the 10th. Likely not worth it for $1834, although the active park assist feature sounds nice.

I use it all the time. After today's update, it seems substantially less drunk. If you want to add it, get your changes into the dealer, soon.

 

[usn.mustanger]

I use it all the time. After today's update, it seems substantially less drunk. If you want to add it, get your changes into the dealer, soon.

Just called the dealer, he was able to add it to my order. Worth it or not, this is my (military) retirement gift to myself, so I'm getting ALL the bells & whistles.

 

[TucciEd]

Just called the dealer, he was able to add it to my order. Worth it or not, this is my (military) retirement gift to myself, so I'm getting ALL the bells & whistles.

Excellent, hope you get it quickly and smoothly! And thank you for your service!

 

[Yeti]

Just called the dealer, he was able to add it to my order. Worth it or not, this is my (military) retirement gift to myself, so I'm getting ALL the bells & whistles.

Thank you for the time you've dedicated to this country. I went with the bells/whistles/blinky bits for when I'm not doing my overland trips. self drive for 1-2 days on the way to and from a trip is going to be outstanding!

 

[usn.mustanger]

Thank you for the time you've dedicated to this country. I went with the bells/whistles/blinky bits for when I'm not doing my overland trips. self drive for 1-2 days on the way to and from a trip is going to be outstanding!

Yeah, I'm coming from an old and beat up '04 Explorer, so this truck is going to be like a space ship to me. An on- and off-road space ship!

 

[Yeti]

Yeah, I'm coming from an old and beat up '04 Explorer, so this truck is going to be like a space ship to me. An on- and off-road space ship!

Funny, it'll be the space ship and moon (mars) lander

 

[TX_Powercat]

I guess I don’t understand why anyone would want Ford streaming or Alexa subscriptions when the truck comes with Apple CarPlay and android auto?

 

[Jstonk]

I guess I don’t understand why anyone would want Ford streaming or Alexa subscriptions when the truck comes with Apple CarPlay and android auto?

I'm in the same space, I'm even going to remove siriusxm through Forscan.