Fordpass changes?

[Philemon]

Got this notification on my Fordpass app for my wife's explorer:

Hello Customer,

As part of our effort to improve your FordPass experience we’re making enhancements to some of the FordPass features you use most. In support, we’re also removing some of the less frequently used ones.

We appreciate your patience as we begin implementing these changes. Please keep an eye on the App Store® or Google Play™ Store for updates. Should you have any questions, please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us directly by calling 800-883-2966.

Sincerely,

The FordPass Team

Can't tell from the FAQ exactly what they are changing but definitely having fears they remote start will go away or become a paid service. Edit: here is the FAQ, feels really vague.
https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...ture-removal-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/

Anyone know more about this?

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[mdf]

Hi, Tim covered it on last evenings Long McArthur video on youtube.

 

[Philemon]

Hi, Tim covered it on last evenings Long McArthur video on youtube.

Thanks, I'll have to find his channel

 

[cannon]

Got this notification on my Fordpass app for my wife's explorer:

Hello Customer,

As part of our effort to improve your FordPass experience we’re making enhancements to some of the FordPass features you use most. In support, we’re also removing some of the less frequently used ones.

We appreciate your patience as we begin implementing these changes. Please keep an eye on the App Store® or Google Play™ Store for updates. Should you have any questions, please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us directly by calling 800-883-2966.

Sincerely,

The FordPass Team

Can't tell from the FAQ exactly what they are changing but definitely having fears they remote start will go away or become a paid service. Edit: here is the FAQ, feels really vague.
https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...ture-removal-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/

Anyone know more about this?

..." will continue to be able to use remote vehicle features including start***/stop and lock/unlock**** "

 

[Philemon]

..." will continue to be able to use remote vehicle features including start***/stop and lock/unlock**** "

I guess the part I was not 100% about was whether every Maverick has the Fordpass Connect modem. I was assuming so but because it doesn't have sync 3 I didn't want a "surprise its *technically* different" that was my main concern.

 

[bradFORD]

Yeah, I noticed Journeys is gone which I could never get to work on my FE Mav, and Maps for Google and Waze available for my Android Auto now.

 

[PortlandME]

Hi, Tim covered it on last evenings Long McArthur video on youtube.

… and what did he say?

 

[Paulsr]

I guess the part I was not 100% about was whether every Maverick has the Fordpass Connect modem. I was assuming so but because it doesn't have sync 3 I didn't want a "surprise its *technically* different" that was my main concern.

Start lock and schedule all work with maverick ford pass

 

[Philemon]

Start lock and schedule all work with maverick ford pass

Great, thank you!

 

[Paulsr]

Great, thank you!

I think they are taking the health one out

 

[Deleted member 1370]

… and what did he say?

Yea im curious too as I found the video but can’t find a time stamp for that part

 

[MLowe05]

I haven't had a chance to watch. I hope the Maverick keeps the oil life and TPMS and fuel level views!

 

[mdf]

Timestamp: 15:22

 

[Philemon]

Timestamp: 15:22

Thanks, timestamp saved a ton of searching.

 

[spotdog14]

Here you go. This is going to be interesting: FordPass™* Feature Removal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Which FordPass features are being removed with the 4.16 app release?

• We are removing some lesser-used features of FordPass to help create even better experiences for popular features.
• Members with an activated FordPass Connect modem will continue to be able to use remote vehicle features including start/stop and lock/unlock, which Ford is the first automotive manufacturer to offer its remote vehicle services complimentary to all customers without a trial period. Based on U.S., non-luxury, full-line auto manufacturer owner's mobile apps only.

For vehicles without a FordPass Connect modem, the following features will no longer be available in FordPass:

• Journeys
• App Catalog
• Vehicle Health Alerts, including Scheduled Health Reports
• Certain Map capabilities, such as:
  • Point of Interest search for Fuel and Parking*******
  • Pin my spot
  • Send directions to SYNC Navigation from FordPass

Note: Oil life, fuel level, tire pressure and odometer will continue to be available in the vehicle, but will be removed from FordPass view.
Vehicles with an activated FordPass Connect modem, the following features will no longer be available in FordPass and are not available in the vehicle:

• Journeys
• App Catalog
• Remote Vehicle Setup (this feature is one time use prior to delivery for select vehicles)
• Certain Map capabilities, such as:
  • Point of Interest search for Fuel and Parking
  • Pin my spot
  • Send directions to SYNC Navigation from FordPass

Zone Lighting and Trailer Light Check Features:

• When using the features from inside the vehicle with SYNC or from FordPass with a cellular connection on your phone will continue to be supported going forward.
• When using the feature with FordPass outside the vehicle, a connection via Bluetooth®******** will not be available

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