Upgrade Your Older Ford Model with FordPass SmartLink
It’s a conundrum many Ford customers face each and every model year – do you stick with the older Ford model you’ve come to know and love, or do you trade it in for a new Ford model that’s been fully updated, upgraded, improved and enhanced? Honestly, there’s never really been a good answer to that question. That’s because Ford models are built to last, yet the advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features of new Ford models can prove to be too enticing to pass up. But what if you could have the best of both worlds? What if you could upgrade your older Ford model so that it features the new systems new Ford models boast? Now you can thanks to the FordPass SmartLink system.
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What Upgrades are Available with FordPass SmartLink?

With the FordPass SmartLink system, you can upgrade your 2010-2017 Ford model so that it now features a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, the ability to control key fob features with your smartphone, the ability to view vehicle health and security reports from anywhere, and the ability to track your vehicle’s location.
Upgrade Your 2010-17 Ford Car, Truck or SUV by Following These Simple Steps
Upgrading your 2010-2017 Ford car, truck or SUV using the FordPass SmartLink system is incredibly easy. All you need to do is plug the device into your OBD II port – which you’ll find under your steering wheel. Once you do that, and follow a few simple prompts, FordPass SmartLink lets you enjoy all of the new technology features of modem-equipped new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs.
For more on how to upgrade your 2010-17 Ford car, truck or SUV, or for more information on any of the new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs offered here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, please contact our staff or check out our Ford Model Research Page.
Where can and what is the part number for the Smart Link upgrade I just missed it I have a 2017 GT350
I have a2017 F350 and want to get a hotspot for it for traveling.. I am on your website and it says I can upgrade my truck with a FORDPASS SMARTLINK SYSTEM to enable me to use the SYNC hotspot please let me know what I need and the cost. I can be reached at the email above or 618-616-1755.
Thanks
Logan
I want the upgrade ford my 2017 Ford Explorer.
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The 2018 model year is not listed. I have a 2018 ford f150xl with the factory sync-3 upgrade. Am I really left out? Any options for me?