CTIA: Honk if Your Truck is a Mobile Office

Road warriors can now transform their vehicles into true mobile offices with a new offer from Ford Work Solutions.

Ford Work Solutions is a collection of factory-installed technologies, including "smart" features that provide full Internet connectivity, tool/inventory tracking, remote computer access, fleet management telematics and security to support Ford customers with mobile office and business needs, even on the job site.

The in-dash computer, combined with a browser from Opera Software, Bluetooth printing capabilities, and other features transform Ford's trucks and vans into a virtual work environment.

With this technology, truck and van owners (contractors, farmers, construction workers, business owners, etc.) will be able to use the in-dash Opera browser to access information and applications including sales information, contact databases, job-site plans, inventory lists, calendars, e-mail, or even the weather.

The in-dash computer is integrated into the vehicle's center stack, filling the same space normally occupied by the standard radio. It is equipped with a 6.5-inch, high-resolution touch screen, four gigabytes of memory, a secure digital slot for added memory, a USB port and a wireless keyboard and mouse. A stylus, stored next to the CD slot, is included for use on the touch screen, as well as an available Ford-certified, on-board, Bluetooth-enabled, battery-powered inkjet printer.

All four Ford Work Solutions technologies are available on the new 2009 Ford F-150 XL, STX, XLT trucks; F-Series Super Duty XL, XLT and FX4 trucks; and all 2009 E-Series vans. The 2010 Transit Connect van joins the lineup in mid-2009 and will be available with Ford Work Solutions in-dash offerings.

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