About 401A Navigation + bonus question

[porterhousestk]

No one touching the bonus question? The headlights could be tricky... there were at least 6 different lighting "levels" for the 24 MY (half silver, half dark), and a color swap required the same "level" headlight to work properly. If you search Ford Parts by Vin, it should show what "level" is installed on the car.

Oh gosh, I kind of figured there would be some differences, but never thought SIX different "levels"!

Now that I think about it more, I bet the ones programmed for walk-up approach/welcome lighting might have different connectors. IDK. Thank you for the response on that but probably more of a headache than it is worth.

Maybe the mid cycle refresh will give us more options (I doubt it)

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[AZ_Ryan]

I don't think ive ever used the factory navigation. Waze is much better.

 

[glenng6]

Based on comments I have read on other threads, the built-in Ford navigation can still be used after the free year is up, but you don’t get data updates. You could use it for a couple of years without updates, then subscribe for a year to get up-to-date map data again.

Or, as has already been mentioned, just use your phone’s navigation through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

The only time I use Ford navigation is when Apple Maps is being cranky and that is very seldom, lately! Glenn

 

[R3tro GT]

My 2023 F150 XLT Powerboost only had a 3 month free Nav subscription. Once it expired I could no longer use it to Navigate to a destination. The Map still shows where you are as you drive.
My 2024 GT has came with 3 year Nav subscription but I never use it. Android Auto with Google maps is much better

 

[Gregs24]

My 2023 F150 XLT Powerboost only had a 3 month free Nav subscription. Once it expired I could no longer use it to Navigate to a destination. The Map still shows where you are as you drive.
My 2024 GT has came with 3 year Nav subscription but I never use it. Android Auto with Google maps is much better

Yes some Ford's have subscription only to work some have subscription to update but will work without a subscription in basic form

 

[Ken H.]

Why on earth not connect your phone - with modern cars it is almost essential if you want everything to work as designed.

My DH HP Premium has wireless connection for Apple Play/Waze. No cable to attach. Once you use it, you will love it. I resisted for years. Other cars required a USB attachment. So simple with this wireless set up

 

[Ken H.]

I don't think ive ever used the factory navigation. Waze is much better.

I ALWAYS used & preferred OEM (Synch or GM) until I got this wireless connection. Now I prefer Waze too. My other cars still require cable so sticking with Synch.

 

[Gregs24]

My DH HP Premium has wireless connection for Apple Play/Waze. No cable to attach. Once you use it, you will love it. I resisted for years. Other cars required a USB attachment. So simple with this wireless set up

Oh I thought you meant no connection at all - yes wireless connection is great

 

[glenng6]

Thank you for the replies. I was kind of hoping to avoid connecting my phone to this next car, but it makes sense that Apple/Android would have the most up to date maps, and it would probably be easier to set a destination with my phone anyway.

My 2023 F150 XLT Powerboost only had a 3 month free Nav subscription. Once it expired I could no longer use it to Navigate to a destination. The Map still shows where you are as you drive.
My 2024 GT has came with 3 year Nav subscription but I never use it. Android Auto with Google maps is much better

My '24 has 3 years as well. Glenn

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