2026 Ford App Predictions

[Athrun88]

I think this topic is already beat but:

1. Ability to manage PPOB, not just view status like a limited number of people are currently able to do
2. Ability to control Zone Lighting from the app
3. Ability to manually precondition the battery either through the app or Sync
4. Interface update to show current vehicle status (locked, unlocked, etc..) without having to tap the button
5. Display of current vehicle status aside from SOC would be nice - HVB temp, 12V SOC, windows up/down, sunroof open/closed, etc...
6. Driving stats for past trips - distance driven, energy consumption, speed, travel time, etc...

I'll add more as I think of things, lol

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[sotek2345]

Really on the wish side of things, but I would love some form of limited remote control functionality for the drive train. As in your can use your phone to make the truck move backwards or forwards and turn at low (1-2mph) speeds from your phone while outside the truck.

 

[RLXXI]

Really on the wish side of things, but I would love some form of limited remote control functionality for the drive train. As in your can use your phone to make the truck move backwards or forwards and turn at low (1-2mph) speeds from your phone while outside the truck.

That would be handy for foul weather.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Once officially released, deployment of Android app's is slower than iOS, my wifes phone gets them before I do most of the time, on rare occasion we both get them the same day.

6.3.0 full production version received yesterday.

 

[RickLightning]

I think they yanked the Android update because it deleted the Departure Times setting.

 

[sfringer]

I think they yanked the Android update because it deleted the Departure Times setting.

My 6.3.0 Android release still has the ability to set departure times. It's in the Charge tab's Charge Settings section.

 

[RickLightning]

I have 6.3.0 I have departure times, on the main page. I do not have PPO.

 

[Kakaratto]

I’ve heard a few people mention a beta version of the app. How does one sign up to be a beta tester for the app? Is it different than the early access program?

 

[carys98]

I’ve heard a few people mention a beta version of the app. How does one sign up to be a beta tester for the app? Is it different than the early access program?

It’s early access. They aren’t really betas, they’re more of a release candidate.

 

[davehu]

Weird, I didn't have PPO function in the other version but do have it in this one.

I first noticed that I have 6.3 this morning and as I type from my desktop it does not have PPOB but to your point, I don't recall ever having it.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

I think they will cut down on some of the 'white space' that was added with the recent redesign.
On a personal note, I don't hate the redesign, but I think it could use some improvement

 

[16cards]

I think they will cut down on some of the 'white space' that was added with the recent redesign.
On a personal note, I don't hate the redesign, but I think it could use some improvement

Ford app already cut down on the "white space" in at least one area. The "hero" vehicle image seems to dynamically resize based on screen height such that the first bank of controls are always shown. For me, the first 6.x release pushed the controls down enough that required scrolling.

 

[Perry]

1. Apple Watch Ford app will run untethered to iPhone. At present, the AW app is just an extension of the iPhone app. When it displays data or controls, it is the Ford app running on iPhone that powers it. Ford will evolve the AW app to run independently from the iPhone app.
2. Phone as a Key will extend smartwatch. PaaK is a Bluetooth LE solution. There shouldn't be any technical reason for Apple Watch to act as a key.
3. More Ford app features will be accessible outside of the app. For instance, on iPhone, Apple Watch, and macOS a Live Activity will show the current charging session status. More widgets, as an other example. In iOS 26, Apple has made widgets and Live Activities available in CarPlay so that you'll be able to interact with your vehicle without leaving CarPlay.
4. More Ford app features from Apple Shortcuts. Using Shortcuts, users will be able to automate their vehicle in ways Ford never imagined. At present, actions are lock, unlock, or start climate.
5. ProPower Controls. The return of ProPower, with additional controls. Likely a dedicated home screen widget available to control ProPower and a Live Activity running when ProPower is running.

As a heavy Apple user (iPhone, Watch, iPad), I love all of these. I would especially love to see greater functionality come to the Apple Watch as I have the one with cellular and sometimes don’t have my phone with me.

 

[b.go]

I don't have PPOB in my app, and it' up to date.

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