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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 platform
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Features include remote start, lock and unlock, Wi-Fi access capable
of hosting up to eight devices, and vehicle health, security and
location alerts
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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
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
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 to:
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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 platform. (Photo: Business Wire)
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Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
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4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting up to eight devices.
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Vehicle health and security alerts.
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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 Credit Company.For more
information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and
video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
Sara Tatchio
313.390.6862
statchio@ford.com
or
Sherrice
Gilsbach
313.322.3860
Sgilsba1@ford.com
Source: Ford Motor Company
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