Your Ford vehicle was built for more than just the daily commute or school drop-off. It was built to explore.
Whether you’re heading out for a family bike ride, a weekend fishing trip, or your first real off-road trek, finding and navigating the path should be easy.
Now, it is. Ford and onX, a leader in outdoor digital navigation, are collaborating to give eligible Ford owners the tech they need to explore by giving complimentary access to the onX suite of apps for one year. This suite can help them get outside and fully utilize their vehicle’s off-road capability.
The collaboration is also part of a long-term vision to make it easier for customers to explore the world around them with their vehicle using software, no matter what their outdoor passion might be.
Our goal is to take this even further and create customized experiences inside our vehicles to enable that. This is just the first step in that journey.
Get Inspired: 'Chasing Off-Road Confidence'
To show what’s possible with Ford vehicles and the onX app — and to inspire your own adventures — we’re launching a new off-roading series: "Chasing Off-Road Confidence."1
Join our host, native Texan and off-road enthusiast Chase Gentry, as he uncovers trails all over the country.
Every episode will feature different Ford vehicles and trails of varying difficulty levels. Chase will be joined by Ford fans across the country — ranging from beginner off-roaders to experts — to coach, share tips, learn from each other, and simply enjoy the outdoors.
The first episode features Las Vegas mom and adventurer Susan Kikuli.
She swaps her 2025 Explorer ST for the new 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor — the most powerful, off-road capable Explorer ever — to take her boys off-roading on the 13-Mile Loop trail near Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. She tries onX for the first time to navigate the journey.
Chase explains that "onX Offroad is so cool because it helps you discover hidden gems like this. A lot of it is knowing the capability of your vehicle — like this particular vehicle, the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor, is highly capable. That extra ground clearance, the underbody protection, the intelligent four-wheel drive system, putting it in off-road mode — you're going to have that peace of mind that you can get out and back home."
Susan and her family exemplify what this collaboration is all about: giving customers confidence and tools to enjoy the outdoors. After being out on the trail and playing in the sand for the day, Susan summed it all up: "Wow, what an amazing experience. It turns out I had it in me the whole time."
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Your adventure is waiting.
The Big News: One Year of onX Membership — On Us
Starting today, we are offering eligible Ford owners one year of complimentary access across the highest tier of all four onX apps. The OnX apps can be used seamlessly via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with the navigation map displayed on the in-vehicle screen. And, when you know you won’t have connectivity coverage, you can download maps ahead of time to explore with confidence.
Customers must be an owner of a 2017 or newer equipped Ford vehicle with an activated modem, as well as a new onX customer.2 The offer will be available now through 2028, giving millions of Ford customers access to onX app membership.
We know "the outdoors" means something different to everyone. With the complimentary access, customers can activate one or all four of onX’s apps tailored to your adventure. According to onX, here is all you can explore:
- onX Offroad: To explore where the pavement ends, access 650,000+ miles of routes with difficulty ratings, photos, and detailed descriptions so you can choose the trail and line that is right for your skill level and vehicle.
- onX Fish: Spend more time fishing and easily find new waters, verified access points, species insights, and access information on local regulations.
- onX Hunt: To hunt responsibly, navigate public and private land boundaries, customize your maps, and access advanced scouting tools for the field.
- onX Backcountry: Get off the beaten path with over 1 million miles of detailed routes for hiking and biking trails, ski routes, and climbing areas, plus 3D offline maps for when you are without connectivity.
Ready to get outdoors? Open your Ford app3 or visit onxmaps.com/ford to start your adventure today.
Mike Aragon is president, integrated services at Ford Motor Company.
What to Read Next
1 Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.
2 Offer ends 12/22/2028 and applies to new onX Offroad, Hunt, Backcountry, and Fish Midwest app memberships. Credit card activation is required, and memberships will automatically renew until cancelled. Must be an eligible owner of 2017 and newer Ford vehicles equipped with an activated modem. Customers who had an onX Elite Offroad, Hunt, Backcountry, or Fish Midwest membership in the 12 months prior to activation are not eligible for a complimentary membership on the same onX app. onX Backcountry not available via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. See onX terms for complete offer details.
3 Customers need a Ford app login. Ford app, formerly known as the FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Terms and conditions apply. Visit ford.com for our privacy notice.
Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
