Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: Ford India today introduced its globally renowned mobility and connectivity solution ‘FordPass’ across its entire product range in the country.
The FordPass comes as a one-stop mobile connectivity solution for the Ford vehicle owners that allows them to remotely access vehicle, seek breakdown assistance etc, claims the American auto major. This smartphone app, which meets diverse ownership needs, will make Ford the only company in India to offer connectivity as a standard feature across all its models and variants.
The automaker also claims that all the BS-VI Ford models will come with a factory-fitted cloud-connected device that facilitates real-time information like vehicle health alerts and location, fuel data etc. As claimed that this service will not require any extra charge, Ford vehicle owners can also locate dealers, find directions and access the service history with this feature.
Commenting on this, Anurag Mehrotra, president and managing director, Ford India, said, “Right from offering Bluetooth a decade ago to voice-enabled SYNC, Ford cars have introduced intuitive technologies that elevate the customer experience. In line with our vision, we are now democratizing in-car technologies by offering the connected car solutions across the model range, free-of-cost.”
“The cloud-connected device will work on a 4G data connection, paid for by Ford for unlimited use for three-years from the date of purchase of their vehicle,” the company said in a release.