Ford Work Solutions(TM)

Ford Work Solutions(TM)

Functional Components

The functional components of the Ford Work Solutions(TM) system (and their locations) are as follows:

- In-dash computer
- Modem-antenna, located behind the Instrument Cluster (IC)
- Telematics module, located near the Central Junction Box (CJB)
- Tool Link(TM) reader, located on the interior of the vehicle above the LR wheel well
- Two Tool Link(TM) antennas, one located on each side of the cargo area
- Tool Link(TM) antenna cables, routed through the cargo area
- Tool ID tags (one tag located on each tool at the discretion of the customer)

Available Equipment

The following packages are available with Ford Work Solutions(TM):

- In-dash computer only
- In-dash computer with Tool Link(TM)
- Crew Chief

In-Dash Computer

The in-dash computer is capable of the following functions:

- AM/FM radio reception
- CD (audio or MP3) playback
- Bluetooth connectivity for both media devices and mobile phones
- Peripheral device (keyboard, mouse, printer) connectivity through the built-in Universal Serial Bus (USB) device or Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Voice recognition for hands-free functioning
- Tool Link(TM) interaction (if equipped)

A modem-antenna is utilized to receive the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for the navigation feature and for wireless connectivity. The microphone for the voice recognition feature is integral to the in-dash computer.

When using Bluetooth, not all features are available with every phone. Additionally, not all Bluetooth devices are compatible with the Ford Work Solutions(TM) system.

Tool Link(TM)

The Tool Link(TM) system consists of the following:

- In-dash computer
- Tool Link(TM) reader
- Two Tool Link(TM) antennas with associated cables
- Tool ID tags

The Tool Link(TM) reader uses the Tool Link(TM) antennas to broadcast a locator signal throughout the vehicle cargo area. The tool ID tags are read by the antennas to identify which tools are currently in the vehicle cargo area. This information is sent to the in-dash computer, where the user can inventory the available tools.

Crew Chief

The Crew Chief package consists of the following:

- Telematics module
- Modem-antenna

The Crew Chief system uses a telematics module to track the vehicle location, collect in-vehicle information (such as throttle position, idle time, braking data), and packages this information for transmission to a remote location. The data can then be viewed by a remote computer at a location such as a main office. The telematics module transmits and receives data from the remote location through the modem-antenna.