Ford App 6.5.0

[carys98]

It’s not beta because I got it today on iOS and I’m not in the beta circle.

Yeah, early access was about 15 minutes early on this one.

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[sean7512]

Don't worry, Ford is still committed to issuing software updates for our trucks even though they cancelled it.....

Literally, the very next feature they release is not available on Lightnings. I'd be shocked if we ever see an OTA again other than for recalls.

 

[sean7512]

While I am happy with the current state of software and use CarPlay almost exclusively, there are a few low hanging fruit updates I'd love to see before the truck's software is shelved.

• Some way to precondition the battery when using CarPlay. Whether they work with Apple to make it automatic or add a button on the sync screen, but something.
• Support for iOS26 video AirPlay via CarPlay
• Support fo riOS26 multitouch in CarPlay

 

[KingStraasha]

https://www.ford.com/product/ford-truck-bed-camera-p4000215520

This Ford page doesn't list the Lightning as being compatible. The few reviews aren't great either.

Yes, it does work with our Lightnings. I beta tested this last year for about 5 months. It is actually a third-party product that Ford rebranded as their own. It uses the OBD port to charge the battery and has its own cell modem built in. It mounts to the middle of the rear window. It is a big camera and, for me, blocked too much of my view. It only works when parked and only records when motion is detected. Also, the battery only lasts about 2-3 days. Since I don't drive my truck every day, there were times that the battery would completely drain. Once, dead, the only way to charge it was to remove the battery (4 screws) and charge it via USB. Once the beta period ended, I threw it away. It was not beneficial to me for my use cases.

EDIT: Here is a thread about the third-party system, Canopy.

 

[Timeless Epoch]

Yes, it does work with our Lightnings. I beta tested this last year for about 5 months. It is actually a third-party product that Ford rebranded as their own. It uses the OBD port to charge the battery and has its own cell modem built in. It mounts to the middle of the rear window. It is a big camera and, for me, blocked too much of my view. It only works when parked and only records when motion is detected. Also, the battery only lasts about 2-3 days. Since I don't drive my truck every day, there were times that the battery would completely drain. Once, dead, the only way to charge it was to remove the battery (4 screws) and charge it via USB. Once the beta period ended, I threw it away. It was not beneficial to me for my use cases.

Silly me thinking this worked with the existing bed camera. What a horrible solution.

 

[Pitbull2o08]

Don't worry, Ford is still committed to issuing software updates for our trucks even though they cancelled it.....

Literally, the very next feature they release is not available on Lightnings. I'd be shocked if we ever see an OTA again other than for recalls.

Honestly, I’m starting to think the same thing.

 

[Jamchampnate]

Honestly, I’m starting to think the same thing.

lol guys even before they cancelled the lightning the app updates they gave us TOOK AWAY features we had LOL.

No way in hell we get anything beside recall-fixing software updates from here on out.

 

[TaxmanHog]

FORD APP is used on the Entire Ford portfolio of consumer and light commercial vehicles, look on the bright side, they still have motivation to keep the ecosystem alive with tweaks for Lightnings.

 

[Jamchampnate]

FORD APP is used on the Entire Ford portfolio of consumer and light commercial vehicles, look on the bright side, they still have motivation to keep the ecosystem alive with tweaks for Lightnings.

I mean I’d love that but I’m gonna stay pessimistic haha

 

[TaxmanHog]

Received V6.5.0 this afternoon, works just like before no issues yet.

 

[ChippewaBarr]

FORD APP is used on the Entire Ford portfolio of consumer and light commercial vehicles, look on the bright side, they still have motivation to keep the ecosystem alive with tweaks for Lightnings.

Unfortunately that's antithetical to how software development works.

Depreciated products = time and money better spent elsewhere.

Though I hope they do throw us some bones, they gotta know they will be losing future customers with the cancellation alone

 

[TaxmanHog]

Unfortunately that's antithetical to how software development works.

Depreciated products = time and money better spent elsewhere.

Though I hope they do throw us some bones, they gotta know they will be losing future customers with the cancellation alone

The rest of the portfolio supported the design, build & production of LIGHTNING, I'm sure the big wigs will invest this minor money to keep us on the reservation.

 

[TaxmanHog]

My list of recalls/CSP is unavailable for the past two days, (Ford App 6.5.0)

 

[I <3 My Lightning]

@TaxmanHog

I had the same issue along with my recently created and saved messages getting erased yet again. The only way I fixed it was I uninstalled and then reinstalled. Now I have the updated recall showing that there is a fix... Posted it on the other thread...

I know you and your darn PAAK inconvenience.

But now the service tab has in big letters at the top "No active alerts"

 

[TaxmanHog]

@TaxmanHog

I had the same issue along with my recently created and saved messages getting erased yet again. The only way I fixed it was I uninstalled and then reinstalled. Now I have the updated recall showing that there is a fix... Posted it on the other thread...

I know you and your darn PAAK inconvenience.

But now the service tab has in big letters at the top "No active alerts"

Thanks for the tip, I'll endure the flaw for now, maybe F/A v 6.6.0 will correct the problem.

I did try clearing cache only (not data to preserve my PAAK config) also tried log-out / log-in, didn't fix the issue.

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