How to Disable Modem on 2023 Expedition

[nemo1026]

Is there a way to completely disable the modem on the 2023 Ford Expedition? I don't want to just turn off wifi but want to completely disable or turn off the modem. Thank you so much.

 

[LokiWolf]

Why? The truck is a connected device. Nav needs it, OTA updates needs it, doing it takes away many of it's features including FordPass. I get turning off the parts that cause you to have to pay, but everything I mentioned is free.

 

[rd618]

I read this and thought he doesn't want satellites tracking him
either way, I don't think you can disable the modem without throwing codes or disabling other systems at the same time.

 

[LokiWolf]

I read this and thought he doesn't want satellites tracking him
either way, I don't think you can disable the modem without throwing codes or disabling other systems at the same time.

Correct. Probably used a Cell phone to post this...but doesn't want to be tracked by his car....

You can disable location tracking without disabling the Modem, yes AT&T still knows the GPS location of the Modem, but it isn't sent to Ford I believe. That would negatively affect Connected Nav.

They bought the wrong vehicle if they don't want it to be connected.

 

[Andy B]

Is there a way to completely disable the modem on the 2023 Ford Expedition? I don't want to just turn off wifi but want to completely disable or turn off the modem. Thank you so much.

The wifi is served via the modem.

 

[LokiWolf]

The wifi is served via the modem.

But you can turn off that feature(WiFi Hotspot) without affecting the rest of the connect services that also use the Cell Modem.

 

[Andy B]

But you can turn off that feature(WiFi Hotspot) without affecting the rest of the connect services that also use the Cell Modem.

I see I misunhderstood. I thought nemo wanted the modem off and wifi on.
My bad, need coffee.