Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation
Rhea-AI Summary
Ford (NYSE:F) and onX are partnering to give eligible U.S. Ford owners a complimentary one-year membership to onX Offroad, onX Hunt, onX Backcountry Elite and onX Fish Midwest.
The offer applies to 2017-or-newer Ford vehicles with an active modem, requires credit-card activation, auto-renews until cancelled, and runs through 12/22/2028. onX Offroad includes 650,000+ miles of routes; Backcountry covers over one million miles of trails.
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- One-year complimentary onX memberships for eligible Ford owners
- Offer valid through 12/22/2028
- onX Offroad includes 650,000+ miles of routes
- onX Backcountry covers over one million miles of trails
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration for onX Offroad, Hunt, Fish
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- Memberships auto-renew and require credit card activation
- Eligibility restricted to 2017+ Ford vehicles with an activated modem
- Prior subscribers excluded if membership held within the past 12 months
- onX Backcountry not available via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- onX Fish availability currently limited to the Midwest
News Market Reaction – F
On the day this news was published, F gained 2.94%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Ford fell 1.41% while key peers GM (-1.29%), HMC (-2.53%), STLA (-1.17%), and RACE (-0.91%) also traded lower, indicating a broader auto sector move rather than company-specific trading tied solely to this collaboration.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 | Proxy & meeting details | Neutral | -2.0% | 2026 proxy statement and virtual annual meeting announcement details. |
| Mar 23 | Earnings call schedule | Neutral | +2.1% | Timing and access info for Q1 2026 earnings release and call. |
| Mar 23 | Marketing partnership | Positive | +2.1% | Multiyear exclusive partnership making Ford MLB’s Official Automotive Partner. |
| Feb 10 | Earnings results | Neutral | +2.1% | Release of Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and webcast. |
| Feb 02 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.6% | Declared regular Q1 2026 dividend of $0.15 per share. |
Recent news — earnings, dividends, partnerships and governance items — often saw modest positive or mixed price responses, with occasional divergence on shareholder-friendly actions like dividends.
Over the past few months, Ford released a mix of corporate and capital-markets updates. A Feb. 2, 2026 dividend declaration of $0.15 per share and Feb. 10, 2026 full-year 2025 results were followed by gains of about 2%. March brought an MLB partnership announcement and Q1 2026 earnings call details, both coinciding with similar positive moves, while the Mar. 27, 2026 proxy statement was followed by a small decline. Today’s off-road navigation collaboration fits into this pattern of brand and service enhancements layered on top of steady financial and governance communication.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An automatic shelf registration on Form S-3ASR filed on Feb. 11, 2026 allows Ford to offer senior and subordinated debt, preferred and common stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts, and stock purchase units from time to time for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement expands Ford’s software-enabled ownership experience by giving eligible U.S. owners of 2017 and newer vehicles a complimentary 1‑year membership across onX’s Offroad, Hunt, Backcountry Elite, and Fish Midwest apps. The deal ties into Ford’s broader push toward software-driven personalization and builds on prior marketing and partnership efforts. Investors may track user adoption, engagement with the off-road content series, and how such digital offerings support Ford’s positioning within the adventure and outdoor segments.
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Ford owners receive one year access across onX's suite of outdoor mapping apps
"Outdoor recreation participation continues to hit record levels," said Andrew Willard, onX Offroad General Manager. "At the same time, the off-pavement adventure and off-roading space continues to see significant growth. Ford and onX have both recognized this momentum through meaningful investments–Ford in adventure-ready, off-road capable vehicles, and onX in our best-in class navigation technology. This collaboration brings together leaders in our respective categories to create an unmatched experience for outdoor enthusiasts."
Starting today, Ford owners in the
- onX Offroad: Put your vehicle's capability to the test. Access 650,000+ miles of routes with difficulty ratings, photos, and rich descriptions–so you can confidently choose your line and explore where the pavement ends.
- onX Hunt: Scout and hunt smarter. Navigate public and private land boundaries, customize your maps, access advanced scouting tools and more to make every moment in the field count.
- onX Backcountry: Get off the beaten path with maps you can trust—built by pros to help you discover and explore over one million miles of hiking and biking trails, ski routes, and climbing areas, complete with rich route details and 3D Offline Maps for no-service navigation.
- onX Fish: Explore new water, find verified access points, species insights, and stay up-to-date on local regulations, so you can spend less time researching and more time fishing. Available throughout the Midwest currently, with new states added regularly.
onX Offroad, onX Hunt, and onX Fish apps seamlessly integrate with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing customers to display maps directly on their in-vehicle screen. Users can plan routes at home, explore what's around them on the fly, and even stay on route when their adventure takes them far away from cell service by downloading offline maps.
"Both onX and Ford have a shared commitment to empowering people at every skill level to go outside and explore with their vehicle," said Mike Aragon, the President of Integrated Services at Ford. "Our team at Ford is beginning a journey toward radical vehicle personalization using software, and this is an example of how you can make your experience true to what you're passionate about or want to learn."
To showcase what's possible when vehicle capability meets outdoor intelligence, Ford and onX are launching a new content series, Chasing Off-Road Confidence. Hosted by off-road enthusiast Chase Gentry, each series follows a real Ford customer across unique outdoor destinations across the
For more details visit https://www.onxmaps.com/ford. The offer is available now through 2028.
1 Always consult the Owner's Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.
2Offer 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.
3Customers 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
About onX and onX Offroad
Founded in 2009, onX is a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, developing software that informs, inspires, and empowers outdoor recreationists. Its suite of apps—including onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry, and onX Fish Midwest—is built by explorers, for explorers.
onX Offroad is the leader in off-road mapping and GPS technology, empowering powersports and overlanding enthusiasts to explore more than 650,000 miles of motorized trails and 852 million acres of public land. Built for off-roaders, by off-roaders, the app delivers some of the most complete, current, and accurate mapping available.
Because off-the-beaten-path experiences are central to its mission, onX also leads initiatives to protect and expand access to public lands. Since 2018, the company has partnered with organizations across the country to improve access through direct funding, data analysis, and research that support key legislation.
Learn more at https://www.onxmaps.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
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