How do I create a Location Alert in FordPass®*?
Before attempting to create a Location Alert, ensure the following pre-conditions are met:
- You have an active FordPass account.
- Your FordPass® Connect** modem is activated.
- You have a Ford Secure subscription.
After you have met the pre-conditions and successfully logged into FordPass:
- Navigate to the Vehicle landing page.
- Tap the address link shown in the Vehicle Location area.
- Select Create new location alert.
- Press Start after reviewing on the onboard screens.
- You will be directed to a Map screen with a pin.
- The pin represents the vehicle's location.
- If the location you want to set up is different from your current one, type the preferred address in the address bar.
- Set your preferred radius.
- To increase the radius, move the indicator to the right.
- To decrease the radius, move the indicator to the left.
- After setting your desired radius, select Add alert name.
- Type the name for your location and click Done or Ok.
- Push notifications are enabled by default to notify you when your vehicle enters/exits a boundary.
Note: You can toggle push notifications off by sliding the indicator to the left.
- Tap Finish.
Note: You can set a maximum of five boundary/location alerts.
Additional Information
How do I delete Location Alerts?
How do I view Location Alert history?
How do I edit Location Alerts?
*The FordPass App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available through a free download. Message and data rates may apply.
**FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the FordPass App, and Complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected Services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected services exclude Wi-Fi hotspot.