How do I turn on my Ford vehicle's Wi-Fi Hotspot?
You can turn on your Wi-Fi Hotspot®* using your vehicle's SYNC®** screen or the FordPass®† App, if you have an active FordPass account and a data plan with AT&T.
Important:
- Your FordPass Wi-Fi connection requires an account in FordPass and a data plan set up with AT&T.
- This feature is only available in the FordPass 4.X Experience.
Turn On Wi-Fi Using FordPass
- Log in to FordPass.
- Go to the Vehicle screen.
- Tap the Features and Settings header.
- Select the Wi-Fi Hotspot tile.
- Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
- Toggle the switch to the right for On.
Turn On Wi-Fi Using SYNC
- Access your vehicle.
- Ensure your vehicle is on, running, in park, and in a well-ventilated area.
- Tap the Vehicle image.
- Select Vehicle Hotspot.
- Toggle the slider to the right for On.
Additional Information
How do I set up my FordPass Wi-Fi Data Plan?
Which vehicles are equipped with FordPass® Connect†† Wi-Fi Vehicle Availability?
What is the FordPass In-Vehicle Wi-Fi feature?
How do I view my Ford vehicle's Wi-Fi Data Usage?
*Wi-Fi hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go towww.att.com/ford.
**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
†FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.
††FordPass® Connect, the FordPass® App., and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (seeFordPass Terms for details). Connected service 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 service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.