{"id":2246,"date":"2017-02-24T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2246"},"modified":"2024-05-02T11:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T11:59:54","slug":"connectivity-upgrades-available-for-older-ford-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/connectivity-upgrades-available-for-older-ford-models\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade Connectivity Features in Older Ford Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connectivity Upgrades Available for Older Ford Models<\/h2>\n

Do you have a 2010-2016 model year Ford that you absolutely love and would never dream of getting rid of? But, at the same time, do you get a little jealous when you hear about all of the advanced new technology features found in the newest model year Fords? Do you wish you could have the best of both worlds? Well, now you can thanks to the new Ford SmartLink feature, which will allow you to upgrade your older Ford model with some of the latest connectivity features found in new Fords. Intrigued? We thought you would be. So let\u2019s take a closer look to see how it all works.<\/p>\n

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Upgrading the Connectivity of Your Older Ford Model<\/h3>\n

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Upgrading the connectivity features of your older Ford models<\/a> sounds like a lot of work, but it\u2019s actually going to be quite easy. All you need to do is plug the small Ford SmartLink device into the OBD II port below your steering wheel. With that, your 2010-2016 Ford model that isn\u2019t equipped with a modem access will be able to offer you features such as smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock, a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting up to eight devices, vehicle health and security alerts and vehicle location assistance features. You\u2019ll even be able to schedule service appointments right from your smartphone. It\u2019s as easy as that.<\/p>\n

When Will Ford SmartLink be Available at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?<\/h3>\n

Ford SmartLink will be available at Ford dealerships across the country, including right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia, starting this summer. And you know, with our certified and experienced Akins Ford Service Department<\/a>, your Ford SmartLink is going to be installed quickly, competently and completely.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about the new Ford SmartLink feature or any of our other new Ford models<\/a>, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable Akins Ford staff near Atlanta, GA. You can also check out our Ford Model Research Page<\/a> for all of the information you\u2019ll ever need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Connectivity Upgrades Available for Older Ford Models Do you have a 2010-2016 model year Ford that you absolutely love and would never dream of getting rid of? But, at the same time, do you get a little jealous when you hear about all of the advanced new technology features found in the newest model year […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n