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What is the difference between FordPass Connect™, FordPass™ and FordPass Pro?

FordPass Connect* is the hardware that enables data to transfer to and from your vehicle, and enables connectivity services. To use our connectivity services you must pair your vehicle with your smartphone and activate it using either the FordPass or FordPass Pro smartphone app.

FordPass** is an app that makes owning a vehicle easier than ever. It's designed for cars, and unlocks a range of features that let you interact with your vehicle in smart, connected ways. FordPass Pro is specifically designed for businesses that operate up to 5 connected vehicles. FordPass Pro offers a range of features that help you stay on top of vehicle health, security and productivity. Important details about the connectivity features of your vehicle are listed below:

  • eCall, available on selected model lines, is free for the lifetime of the vehicle.
  • FordPass Connect features: Remote Start***, Remote Lock and Unlock are offered free of charge for the first 10 years of vehicle ownership.
  • Subscription features such as Live Traffic and Local Hazard Information are chargeable after a 12 months complimentary trial period.
  • Vodafone is the data supplier for your FordPass Connect Wi-Fi Hotspot4*. Vodafone currently offer a 1 month or 1GB trial of Wi-Fi Hotspot. To buy additional Data Bundles, just log in with your online Vodafone account.

For further information about each FordPass Connect feature please refer to the sections in the dropdown menu on this page.

*Subject to change and may vary by market.


*FordPass Connect enables connected services and is available on selected vehicles or vehicles with navigation. FordPass Connect will be enabled at time of vehicle delivery. You may choose to opt in/out of certain data sharing. Data coverage and service is not available everywhere. Data rates may be incurred. FordPass and Connected Car Privacy Policies apply, available on your local Ford website.

**FordPass App is compatible with select smartphone platforms and available via download. Data rates may apply.

***Remote Start is only available on vehicles with an automatic transmission and is not available on Transit Custom PHEV.

 *Wi-Fi hotspot (up to 4G LTE) includes a complimentary wireless data trial for a limited time only that begins at time of activation. Afterwards, data bundles can be purchased from Vodafone or a Vodafone partner. Please refer to their website for details of their data packages. To take advantage of the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability, Ford vehicles must come with the appropriate hardware, and a data plan is required. Data coverage and service is not available everywhere and terms of your data plan, including applicable message and data rates, may apply.

*Live Traffic is complimentary with FordPass Connect for the first 12 months; thereafter a subscription fee is payable.

*Local Hazard Information is a subscription service with a one year complimentary trial when you buy your new Ford.

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