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Ford Adds Wi-Fi Hotspot to 2018 Expedition
Ford will offer a Wi-Fi hotspot with its redesigned 2018 model-year Expedition large SUV for the first time, and is upgrading entertainment options on its 2018 EcoSport, the company announced.
by Staff
February 28, 2017
Photo of 2018 Expedition's interior courtesy of Ford.
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Photo of 2018 Expedition's interior courtesy of Ford.
Ford will offer a Wi-Fi hotspot with its redesigned 2018 model-year Expedition large SUV for the first time, and is upgrading entertainment options on its 2018 EcoSport, the company announced.
The Expedition's Wi-Fi hotspot can support up to 10 mobile devices within a 50-foot radius around the vehicle. Ford is also offering an available dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system that allows passengers to watch live TV via SlingPlayer on two video screens. The SlingPlayer connects to a user’s home Slingbox account.
With its Ecosport, Ford is offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, SiriusXM radio, an 8-inch touchscreen, and USB ports and power outlets that allow customers to connect and charge their many devices and listen to or watch on-demand content.
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