Ford Pro Release Notes
What’s New with Ford Pro Software? October 2024 Edition
In a world ruled by speed and efficiency, integrating vehicle data into daily business operations is vital to increasing uptime, maximizing fleet productivity, and potentially helping decrease total cost of ownership. Our cloud-based platform, Ford ProTM Intelligence,309 empowers business leaders across the size and industry spectrum—from nationally recognized enterprises to small, family-owned businesses—to make the most of their gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles by giving them the insights they need, when they need them.
We’re continuously enhancing Ford Pro software with new reports, features, and capabilities. This month, our updates are designed to ensure continuous support for businesses as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of fleet management and embrace the transition to electric vehicles.
Check out the October 2024 edition of Ford Pro software updates below.
What’s New
NEW Vehicle Insight
Ford ProTM E-Switch Assist – E-Switch Assist analyzes an organization’s vehicle data to evaluate whether its current gas-powered vehicles are suitable to transition to electric vehicles, such as the Ford F-150® Lightning® truck or the all-electric E-TransitTM van. This new tool is powered by vehicle data—either entered manually or automatically pulled from the vehicle’s activated modem. It takes in data to account for distance driven, cargo load, vehicle efficiency, terrain, driver-specific behavior, external climate, and cabin heating load. The tool also estimates the required number of daily charges for both individual vehicles and fleets of all sizes.
Ford ProTM Telematics Drive App
NEW Vehicle Alerts
Notifications – Important safety recall, vehicle health, misuse, and electric vehicle alerts are now available in the Notifications tab within the Ford Pro Telematics Drive App.992
To opt in or out of Push Notifications, the user must manage notification permissions at the operating-system level. This permission is requested upon login. Fleet managers and drivers have the option to allow Push Notifications to be notified instantly for the following:
• Low Tire Pressure (Drivers and Fleet Managers)
• Low 12v Battery (Drivers and Fleet Managers)
• Airbag Triggered (Fleet Managers Only)
NEW Vehicle Insight
Location Trip History – Trip History of each vehicle can now be accessed in the Ford ProTM Telematics Drive App.992 The trip history will appear upon a completed trip. When the trip is selected, it will show the distance traveled, duration, assigned driver, and any alerts for events that have been configured in the Ford Pro Telematics309 dashboard.
These new insights can help fleet managers monitor and correct driver behavior and increase uptime by monitoring how the vehicles are driven.
Trip History Report is only available on the web-based Ford Pro Telematics309 under Reports > Location Reports > Trip History.
Ford ProTM Telematics
NEW Report
Geofence Activity Report – Insights into how long a vehicle has been in or outside of a geofence are now available through the new Geofence Activity Report. Fleet managers can check that vehicles are in their depot at the end of each day and monitor vehicle utilization. Geofence Activity can report up to a month of data and is available as an export.
Geofence Activity Report is available under Reports > Location Reports > Geofence Activity
NEW Report
Distance by Region Report – The Distance by Region Report is now available in Ford Pro Telematics309 and shows the distance vehicles have traveled in each state and province. This is often known as the International Fuel Tax Agreement report or state fuel tax report. The Distance by Region Report can report up to 31 days of data.
NEW Feature
Lock/Unlock – Fleet managers can now remotely lock or unlock any Ford vehicle in their fleet through Ford Pro Telematics,309 equipping them with virtual command and control of their Ford commercial vehicles.
NEW Feature
Online Service Booking – In the Vehicle Health tab in Ford Pro Telematics,309 fleet managers can quickly and conveniently book appointments with their preferred Ford Dealers for any Overdue, Action Now, or Action Soon items. Drivers can also be added to the booking for information.
NEW Feature
Lock/Unlock – Fleet managers can now remotely lock or unlock any Ford vehicle in their fleet through Ford Pro Telematics,309 equipping them with virtual command and control of their Ford commercial vehicles.
Ford ProTM Charging Software
NEW Charging Software
Home Charging – Recharging electric vehicles at home can be convenient and cost-effective. Available now, Ford Pro Charging Software291 for home use allows fleet managers and drivers to remotely manage home charging activity, regardless of vehicle make or location. Using the software, they can monitor usage, access energy reimbursement reports, and set automated charging schedules. The software will even monitor real-time household utility rates to schedule charging for non-peak hours, which can help reduce electricity costs and demand on the electrical grid.
NEW Feature
Circuit Load Management – New for Ford Pro Charging Software291 subscribers is Circuit Load Management. Available now, this feature helps customers leverage their existing electrical capacity, helping avoid costly electrical upgrades to support electric vehicle charging. The tool uses automation to balance circuit breaker capacity while charging to help prevent overloads and can be used for both circuit- and panel-level electrical load management.
Load management software can allow businesses to install chargers at sites where it might not otherwise be possible. For example, two Ford Pro Series 2 80-amp chargers can be installed on a single 100-amp circuit, with Circuit Load Management automatically sharing the electricity between them.
We continue to improve the functionality of Ford Pro software because we strive to help increase the efficiency of businesses that rely on commercial vehicles. Our commitment to innovation means fleet managers can always expect more from Ford Pro Intelligence.309 Looking for more information on Ford Pro software? Check out our September updates to see how we’re driving the future of fleet management and schedule a demo of Ford Pro Telematics309 today.
Disclosure(s)
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Available on vehicles with embedded modem or equipped with approved plug-in device (PID). May require modem activation. Ford Pro™ Telematics and Ford Pro™ Data Services require a purchased subscription. Terms and conditions apply. Telematics service and features, and access to vehicle data, depend on subscription and compatible cellular network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features.
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Ford Pro™ Telematics Drive app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Connected Services and features depend on compatible cellular network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks may limit the functionality and use of app.
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Some software packages may require a fee and/or subscription. Terms and conditions apply. See dealer for details.