dabangsta Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Not that I am stalkerish, but being able to tell where my vehicle is, within reason, while moving, was very handy. It might be delayed a few minutes, but was refreshable by pulling down. In the past I had used it to help the driver remotely with an alternate route for example, or know how many minutes or hours I have to clean up the house before the spousal unit returns so I don't yelled at. New version of FordPass, among other issues, no longer updates location of vehicle. It will show location when it is parked, and it will show the last location on when vehicle was stopped or started (so even after traveling an hour, the location is the gas station, for example). Anyone else dealing with this? I see other vehicles that have extended functionality in the app are missing it, and frequently when I select Location it doesn't actually show a location (stuck on the same screen), but this is pretty much a feature killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycrist Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Since they updated it, it sucks and I have deleted the broken software. Or, they have taken a play from Mircotheft, and it is a new feature that is now called the FordPas GNDN app! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 It looks like they are using google maps now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted June 18 Author Report Share Posted June 18 Well, it links to whatever map program you use if you use the directions functionality (which is nice as it shows your location and your cars), but within the app the maps look the same as before, and if I go to directions it goes to Waze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycrist Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 I'm sorry if they fixed it since I deleted it. The location function never worked after the up-grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Just curious, was this ever fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted August 21 Author Report Share Posted August 21 (edited) I don't think so. It either says parked and shows the parked location, or it shows running and it shows the last parked location. Very handy to see it while it is being driven. Updates where fairly consistent, but I didn't need GPS level tracking up the second, just at a glance general location was so so nice. A lot of other vehicles that can do much more, like zone lighting, lost much of that functionality as well. Edited August 21 by dabangsta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svogt302 Posted November 28 Report Share Posted November 28 The location function stopped working while the car is moving this past summer..... Really stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted November 29 Report Share Posted November 29 Couple of suggestions. 1. Check to see if "Vehicle Location" is enabled in the connectivity settings. 2. Check if phone settings allow FordPass to access your location. 2½. Check to see if FordPass app is latest version. 2¾. Check (in the FordPass app), if the modem is still active and connected. Did your vehicle go through a software update while driving? Some updates, particularly those that involve GPS, require the car to be stopped and trmurned off. Otherwise ... aaaarrrrruuuuggg!! Here's Ford's official troubleshooting guide if the app isn't updating: https://www.ford.ie/support/how-tos/fordpass/fordpass-remote-features/can-i-view-my-vehicles-location-in-the-fordpass-app#:~:text=Can I view my vehicle's location in the FordPass®,to see your vehicle's location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted November 30 Author Report Share Posted November 30 Or step 3. It is the current functionality for some reason, and a loss of functionality for some reason. I found that location while vehicle was in motion was the most useful part of FordPass. Now I don't know when my wife is 1 hour away and I need to clean up the house and hide the beer bottles and microwave meal trays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basment Posted November 30 Report Share Posted November 30 My 2019 would intermittently show a location other then where it actually was. This "ghosting" happened whether the vehicle was moving or parked. Took it to the dealer (extended warranty) and was told the Telecommunication module was to blame. Unfortunately that module is reported do be on back order until sometime after the first of the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted November 30 Report Share Posted November 30 Believe I'd try rebooting the module by pulling fuse 32 and keeping it out for a few minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted Thursday at 11:50 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:50 PM Ensure the app is updated to version 5.9.0 You can now add service history information to your account to keep all your maintenance records in one place. Theft alerts now include a map view, history, and alert preferences. With a Security Package subscription, you can remotely lock down eligible vehicles to stop them from starting without permission. We've added real-time updates to your vehicle data, giving you access to the most current location information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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