Ford connectivity package. Is it worth it?

[BBBronk]

I know that is subjective, but here is the gist of my question. I just really looked at this because of the free year trial offer. However, I learned you have to subscribe first in order to get the free year. It does not tell me when I am allowed to cancel until I agree to subscribe. For example, am I committed to pay a year before I get a free year. Is it even worth the trouble? I would like to use it and then decide if I want to subscribe. What say you?

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[Whpony96]

I Subscribed primarily for the NAV features. But all the other features are nice as well.

• Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot: Connect up to 10 devices within a 50-foot radius of the vehicle.
• Connected Navigation & Traffic: Access cloud-based real-time traffic updates, automated rerouting, and smart routing tailored to your vehicle (e.g., EV charger routing or trailer-friendly paths).
• In-Vehicle Entertainment & Apps: Access apps like YouTube, Prime Video, or Max (while parked), plus built-in games and karaoke.
• Voice Intelligence: Seamless integration with built-in Alexa or Google Assistant to control settings and navigation without taking your hands off the wheel.

 

[SteveI]

I signed up when I purchased the car. It didn't require that I commit to anything / subscribe. I never used it even one time

 

[pixlpush]

I don’t see anything it offers that I can’t do with my phone? What am I missing??

 

[BBBronk]

I don’t see anything it offers that I can’t do with my phone? What am I missing??

I was thinking the same thing. So I am thinking it is a waste of money.

 

[Dude]

Some people do not want their phone providing Hotspot connectivity to occupants in the vehicle so for them this is valuable:

Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot: Connect up to 10 devices within a 50-foot radius of the vehicle.

 

[SeaJay]

Yeah, I just wanted a roomy, capable, good looking car to drive. The less extra things to figure out and eventually break the better.

 

[Unicorn]

I don’t see anything it offers that I can’t do with my phone? What am I missing??

You can use it to connect to a laptop or tablet. Or your passengers can use it. If you use your phone as a hotspot for this, you're limited to whatever your plan has, and if you go over they usually charge quite a bit. This allows unlimited data for devices other than just your phone.

 

[Whpony96]

I don’t see anything it offers that I can’t do with my phone? What am I missing??

I haven't owned a cell phone for over 17 years now. So you can see how the options help me.

 

[Dude]

I haven't owned a cell phone for over 17 years now. So you can see how the options help me.

What?

 

[Frenchy906]

I haven't owned a cell phone for over 17 years now. So you can see how the options help me.

Carrier pigeons.

 

[BBBronk]

I haven't owned a cell phone for over 17 years now. So you can see how the options help me.

When I retire, I plan on getting rid of my cell phone. I’ll just have the wife keep one. I hate em. I must have it for work. Maybe that’s why I hate em though. Lol

 

[BBBronk]

Carrier pigeons.

Or just escape all human contact. Sounds like heaven. Lol

 

[pixlpush]

I haven't owned a cell phone for over 17 years now. So you can see how the options help me.

I mean why have a truck while you’re at it

 

[Whpony96]

Carrier pigeons.

It's wasn't easy at first. But I don't miss it.

When I retire, I plan on getting rid of my cell phone. I’ll just have the wife keep one. I hate em. I must have it for work. Maybe that’s why I hate em though. Lol

That's exactly what we did. My Wife still has a cell phone. With all the money I saved over the years by not having one I was able to buy 2 more Mustangs. Heck when I finished the 2005 it ended up becoming a Foose Stallion. Chip Foose even signed off and numbered it.