What can the modem in my Ford vehicle do?

The embedded modem provides access to remote command features, vehicle location, and vehicle health information.

Your vehicle's modem:

  • Allows use of connected-vehicle features with the Ford app.
  • Provides internet access directly from the vehicle.
    • AT&T is the exclusive data supplier for the U.S. market.
    • It comes with a complimentary 3-month or 3GB trial of the Wi-Fi hotspot from AT&T.
    • Post-trial subscriptions require activation via the AT&T website.
  • Allows access to vehicle data to activate connected vehicle features.
  • Uses a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to exchange data.

To continue efforts to help make our Ford customers’ lives worry-free and unstoppable, the following features are complimentary for all Ford customers who have a vehicle equipped with a modem:

  • Remote commands
    • Start/stop*
    • Lock/unlock**
  • Vehicle location
  • Vehicle health information 

Additional Information

Is my vehicle equipped with a modem?
How do I activate my vehicle's modem?


*Automatic transmission only.

**Remote lock/unlock requires power door locks.

The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.