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Joined: Nov 2022
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From: SW Colorado
Why should everything be free? It costs money to continually update maps and to provide weather, traffic, and other "live" data.
My 21 came with 3 years. Never use it. Expires this coming April.
Log into your Fordpass/Owners account. It tells you when the subscription expires (under Connected Services).
My 21 came with 3 years. Never use it. Expires this coming April.
Log into your Fordpass/Owners account. It tells you when the subscription expires (under Connected Services).
And it comes closer to the scam that other brands use, where owners "license" options that are again paid for as part of the vehicle purchase, like heated seats.
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Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 998
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From: Ontario, Canada
I’ve used it a few times, not a big fun. Google map usually provides better route. Also don’t quite like the color scheme or i’m just used to google maps.
one thing I do like is that it “poops” on the route via-ed, so easy to back trace if needed.
one thing I do like is that it “poops” on the route via-ed, so easy to back trace if needed.
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 188
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From: Phoenix, AZ
If you have three months, that’s all you get. If your window sticker says three years, then you get more time. It’s option dependent.
I’ve also learned that weather, including radar weather is lost after the prepaid period.
Put me on the fence about subscribing. Having the weather radar so easily accessible, without grabbing the phone has been very useful many times.
they should follow XM’s habit. Discounting. I just picked up another year at under $5 a month. I’ll cancel at the end of the year before it goes away.
I’ve also learned that weather, including radar weather is lost after the prepaid period.
Put me on the fence about subscribing. Having the weather radar so easily accessible, without grabbing the phone has been very useful many times.
they should follow XM’s habit. Discounting. I just picked up another year at under $5 a month. I’ll cancel at the end of the year before it goes away.
Also, I've found the biggest benefit of the built-in Nav is that it displays your next turn and distance on the dash between the tach and speedo. CarPlay does not translate directions over to the dash like that, but I wish it did. My trial on my 21 is just about up, still not sure if I will renew.
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Joined: Dec 2022
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Also, I've found the biggest benefit of the built-in Nav is that it displays your next turn and distance on the dash between the tach and speedo. CarPlay does not translate directions over to the dash like that, but I wish it did. My trial on my 21 is just about up, still not sure if I will renew.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: SE Michigan
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Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 361
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From: Denver, IN
When it expires, I’m not sure if I will renew or not. I don’t like to rely on phone only. I’ve been in places with
no service before. But, have a map and can read
Last edited by FaaWrenchBndr; Nov 9, 2024 at 04:30 AM.
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Joined: May 2023
Posts: 19
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With Google Maps you can download offline maps to your phone. They take up surprisingly little space. They are at least as functional as the Ford Map, even as not as functional as online google maps.
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Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 189
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From: Minnesota
The app "MyRadar" is free and displays on your screen through apple CarPlay very similarly to the built-in weather radar.
Also, I've found the biggest benefit of the built-in Nav is that it displays your next turn and distance on the dash between the tach and speedo. CarPlay does not translate directions over to the dash like that, but I wish it did. My trial on my 21 is just about up, still not sure if I will renew.
Also, I've found the biggest benefit of the built-in Nav is that it displays your next turn and distance on the dash between the tach and speedo. CarPlay does not translate directions over to the dash like that, but I wish it did. My trial on my 21 is just about up, still not sure if I will renew.
