How to create WiFi Hotspot on Ford F-150 (14th gen 2021+)

You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in Ford F-150 and allow devices to connect to it for access to the Internet.

Ford F-150 14th generation

You create or modify WiFi hotspot via the SYNC 4 infotainment system on 14th generation of Ford F-150.


  1. Go to Settings tab on the center touchscreen.
  2. Select Vehicle Hotspot.
    Note: The vehicle hotspot default setting is on.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Wi-Fi visibility.
    Note: The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting is on.
Vehicle Hotspot visibility setting on SYNC 4, Ford F-150 14th gen

Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password

  1. Go to Settings tab on the center touchscreen.
  2. Select Vehicle Hotspot.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Turn on View Password.
Show Password on/off setting

Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot

  1. On your device, switch Wi-Fi on and select the hotspot from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  2. When prompted, enter the password as shown on Vehicle Hotspot Settings menu.

Purchasing a Data Plan

  1. Connect a device to the hotspot.
    Note: The vehicle network carrier’s portal opens on your device.
  2. If the portal does not open on your device, open a website and it redirects to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
    Note: Secure websites do not redirect. 3. Follow the instructions on the carrier portal to purchase a plan.
  • If you have an active plan, the system does not redirect to the vehicle network carrier’s portal when you connect a device. Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website to purchase more data.
  • If data usage information is available in the vehicle hotspot menu, it is approximate.
  • If you carry out a master reset, the system does not remove your vehicle from your vehicle network carrier’s account. To remove your vehicle from the account, contact your vehicle network carrier.
  • The vehicle network carrier provides Vehicle Hotspot services, subject to your vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage and availability

Changing Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password

  1. Go to Settings tab on the center touchscreen.
  2. Select Vehicle Hotspot.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Edit.
  5. Select Change Network Name.
  6. Enter your required network name.
  7. Press Done.
  8. Select Change Password.
  9. Enter your required password.
  10. Press Done.
Edit Vehicle Hotspot Settings
Author: Nabeel K
Email: nabeel@wheelsjoint.com



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