Ford develops connectivity upgrade for 2010-2016 vehicles

Developed in collaboration with Delphi Automotive and Verizon Telematics, automaker Ford has launched SmartLink, a technology that enables connectivity features normally only available on new modem-equipped vehicles. Available for 2010-2016 model Ford and Lincoln cars, features include remote start, lock and unlock, wi-fi access capable of hosting up to eight device, and vehicle health, security and location alerts. Components of Ford SmartLink include a 4G LTE-enabled OBD II plug-in device, as well a
January 30, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Developed in collaboration with 7207 Delphi Automotive and 1984 Verizon Telematics, automaker 278 Ford has launched SmartLink, a technology that enables connectivity features normally only available on new modem-equipped vehicles.

Available for 2010-2016 model Ford and Lincoln cars, features include remote start, lock and unlock, wi-fi access capable of hosting up to eight device, and vehicle health, security and location alerts.

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.
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