Ford Nav is better than ever!

[chriserx]

I am guessing the ones showing up for you are V4 chargers that don’t need an adapter.

This is likely, maybe the nav doesn't know I have the adapter. Didn't even cross my mind....

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[chriserx]

Those older OG stations are V2 ..... NOT COMPATIBLE .... so would be filtered from view if the app is configured for CCS vehicles with adapters, as to why the others which work aren't showing could be an app configuration issue.

Can you share the address of these invisible yet working stations, some of us could cross check.

Had to find the fast charging adapter option but even the incompatible charge station is there now lol. It does have a though.
Wasn't the adapter toggle previously in the find chargers or was that elsewhere?

 

[TaxmanHog]

Had to find the fast charging adapter option but even the incompatible charge station is there now lol. It does have a though.
Wasn't the adapter toggle previously in the find chargers or was that elsewhere?

I do believe it was in the defunct Charge Assist app, but now that Ford Nav is 'improving' and control/filtering should have moved there.

 

[astrand1]

Chacun a son gout. However, with a little exploring to learn its capabilities, Ford NAV is pretty decent.

It seems to me that many folks these days, especially those of us with a smartphone always in hand, haven't played with Ford NAV for long enough to learn its strengths.

It's a free world... and the NAV is definitely not a Google or Apple screen... yet it has good features and I have preferred to use it on the Lightning and on my previous Ford.

Yeah I love how people just make such a general statement like “it’s junk” why does that even mean? I’ve used the ford nav for 3 x country trips and I can attest that it’s in fact not “junk” it routes me around traffic. And does a generally good job overall. I’ve had Google Maps on navigating to the same place as the ford maps and the route was the same time etc. now my one real bitch is that it does not show Tesla SC but once I get the newest update for the APIM then that will be taken care of.

 

[astrand1]

Chacun a son gout. However, with a little exploring to learn its capabilities, Ford NAV is pretty decent.

It seems to me that many folks these days, especially those of us with a smartphone always in hand, haven't played with Ford NAV for long enough to learn its strengths.

It's a free world... and the NAV is definitely not a Google or Apple screen... yet it has good features and I have preferred to use it on the Lightning and on my previous Ford.

I forgot to ask in my other reply what does “chacon a son gout” mean?

 

[RLXXI]

Maybe you’re missing the point of my post. We gained NACS Superchargers access a long time ago. Up until a few weeks ago, all anyone could do was rely on a half-baked CarPlay/Android Auto integration to navigate long multi-stop trips where NACS Superchargers were exclusively used (The only choice of charging in some places like parts of WV). Ford released the NACS routing update with a new APIM update to the 2024+ models. Those of us with 2023 and below were left out.

Sure I can do what I said was a key part of this update now if I go to just Electrify America stops, but the reliability there has not been the best and on some of my routes, NACS Superchargers are the only option.

I haven't received an update since July this year. 2025 Flash

 

[TaxmanHog]

I forgot to ask in my other reply what does “chacon a son gout” mean?

 

[astrand1]

I must have not spelled it right cause that’s not even close to what I got. I think I’ll stick with to each his own. MERICA!

 

[B177y]

I forgot to ask in my other reply what does “chacon a son gout” mean?

I thought it was a fat-finger smartphone autocorrect or bad voice to text. I get weird stuff like that all the time

 

[21st Century Truck]

I forgot to ask in my other reply what does “chacon a son gout” mean?

"Every person has their own taste". A famous 19th Century literary phrase, including in a well-known opera song.

 

[astrand1]

I thought it was a fat-finger smartphone autocorrect or bad voice to text. I get weird stuff like that all the time

That’s what I thought as well! I’m obviously not as high brow as some in here.

 

[Howard_Scott_Warshaw]

I had such a negative experience with the on-board nav once that I haven't bothered to give it a second try.

The only reason I would ever try it again is if I'm in an area with zero cell coverage and Google Maps is handicapped.

 

[chriserx]

I did just take a road trip and used it, it's not half bad. Worth the cost? Ehhhhh.... In a world without smartphones, sure, but...

 

[Ford Motor Company]

@Ford Motor Company where is the update for the 22/23 trucks

I've been seeing the chatter in this thread and wanted to jump in with an update after speaking with internal teams to understand roll out.

The team has been working on this, and I can confirm a software update is currently rolling out that allows 2024 F-150 Lightning owners to route to compatible Tesla Superchargers using the in-vehicle Connected Navigation. For those of you with an adapter, this should make trip planning a whole lot easier.

Now, the key phrase here is "rolling out." As part of our standard process, we are rolling this software update out in batches, which means you and your friend with a 2024 F-150 Lightning could get this update at different times.

We are starting this rollout first to 2024 F-150 Lightning. Every vehicle line and model year is unique and requires a different software package. We will have more to share once a software update becomes available for other model years.

 

[MidAtlanticLightningClub]

So, use the Tesla app to find Tesla chargers. Done.

That's fine if your trip only involves a single charging stop. That doesn't provide for all the charging along a route. ABRP is the next best solution but isn't nearly as good as the Ford Nav if you are pulling a trailer.

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