It worked becasue you test drove a Luxury model which has Ford SYNC 3. Since Android Auto is free why would anyone pay for Ford Sync 3? Ford Sync is only available as part of a Luxury Package. See below with special attention to the red highlights.
Standard on Maverick XL, XLT and Lariat
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I'm pretty sure if you don't have SYNC, the pass thru feature will be disabled except to make phone calls. "Pass Thru" feature is a Ford feature, not an Android Auto feature. Unless you are talking about tapping the mic symbol on your mobile phone? Is that what you mean?
I have had SYNC versions since 2010. What it really amounts to is the "pass thru" feature. This is the feature that allows you to use voice commands for some of the apps on your mobile phone when connected via a USB cable. Some common uses are voice commands to dial contacts from your phone...
Nobody said that the onboard modem is used only for Hotspot. What has been explained is that when the free trial ends the onboard modem will still "answer the phone" when your Ford Pass app calls it to remote start the car. As far as software updates all you have to do is connect your home...
You do not have to pay for the remote start feature in the app. Ever! I have had three Fords the past 10 years and I can assure you of this. The AT&T plan is for Wi-Fi hotspot etc. Not for the remote start.
Can one of you lucky new Hybrid owners let everyone know about the Hybrid's skid plate as related to oil changes? Is the skid plate
metal or plastic? Does it have to be removed for an oil change? How difficult is it to remove?
In the "old'n days" we used to turn our shoulders and head to the right rear and look back with our eyes. We would also utilize all of the mirrors. Apparently that doesn't work anymore because why else would the federal government get involved with mandates.
I don't know why anyone would pay for FordPass wifi thru AT&T if you already have a cell phone with Android Auto or the inferior thing iPhones have. The onboard modem will still connect to your free FordPass App to remotely start the vehicle and lock and unlock doors without signing up with...
That is what I suspected. And you know what? I don't mind. A big reason people worry about the price that they are paying is the worry that they are paying more than someone else. The old "I was happy I found $5 until my friend found $10". I think it would benefit Ford, the dealers and the...