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Add Plex to buggy inconsistent behavior. I don't have call issues though.. But Android auto does need some love vs Apple Carplay. Hell it would be nice to be able to mute a Microsoft Teams call ftom the screen.. Have to do that on my phone.. Wasn't an issue on my old Kenwood unit with Android...

Noticed the other day that the Ford Emblem has a chip in it... now that portion is loose. Would be nice if something that is going to see debris from the road could take a better hit...

The Latest I read : https://www.notebookcheck.net/F-150-Lightning-production-restart-may-drag-as-Ford-battery-supplier-is-wary-of-industrial-espionage.696389.0.html

Anyone seen this repair yet? Still waiting since August myself.

And like magic... working again today out of nowhere... was even able to activate FordPass again... insanity..

Talked to FordPass support this AM. Went through all of the usuals. Restart Sync, open door lock button routine.. Even did fordpass connect reset on truck.. Nadda.. Truck won't reactivate to pass.. Rep says my truck is reporting two modem serial numbers.. Told to take into service to have...

Mine is borked and its Connected Services in the truck not functioning... I posted a video in my "Alexa not working" thread and curious to see if any of you have that same experience in your settings? Nothing pulls up for the list of services when FordPass can't talk to my truck... Its...

Connected Vehicle Features offline again. About a week to the day after the new gateway module. This is getting irksome. Can't communicate with the truck on Fordpass, can't use wifi Android Auto, can't use Alexa, etc, etc. Video: https://1drv.ms/v/s!AkIIVIqrCS_KohpzjqwUIZBBprYj

Munchkin Brica Elite Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector and Cover for Baby/Child, Dark Grey https://a.co/d/fCxH5gr Did the job in my old FX4 and currently the wife's Murano. Added to my Lightning OH and people complain about a X indentation.. Have not seen that myself.. But I guess your mileage...

So a quick update.. Seems a "gateway" device, and yes its the one named gateway that handles the cellular bands for communication for connected services is the culprit. A replacement has been ordered and so I'm waiting to hear when it arrives to get installed. I'll let you know more detail once...

Took pictures yesterday and they are submitting them to Ford for review. I would agree that is the most prudent direction to take.

And magically working without doing anything... Something is off... Got officially scheduled for Friday after they looked at non functional today.

For reference

Check my Alexa thread... I was told today to take it to the dealer for deeper diagnosis.

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