We at Kentwood Ford are here to explain! SYNC can convert a user's SMS messages to audio and read them out loud to the user through the vehicle's speaker system. Two, its warrantied and we really take care of people in a very good fashion. Crew Chief can monitor numerous vehicle diagnostic functions including tire pressure, water in fuel, airbag faults and the check engine light. Small font sizes, excessively complicated voice commands, and design defects like placing the touchscreen out of reach or recessed into the dash so that important controls cannot be seen by the driver led to many of the complaints. As well as the bigger screen, SYNC 3 uses a more advanced operating system than the Windows-based SYNC 1 and 2, so delivers better performance as a result. Sync 2 users upgrade to Sync 3 all the time. All I want to do is be able to hook my phone to my screen on my 2014 Ford Escape with regular sync and use maps. Tony, please enlighten us. Most people will need to buy an adapter to fit the USB. [26], The SYNC computer, which Ford calls the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), is housed separately from the head unit, called the Audio Control Module (ACM), and interfaces with all vehicle audio sources as well as the high-speed and medium-speed vehicle CAN-buses. Everything from the touchscreen to the wiring pigtails is different from one system to the next. The latest generation of SYNC technology, SYNC 3 is also found with either a 6.5- or 8-inch color touchscreen, plus steering wheel controls. Someone will contact you shortly. Personal ring tones can also be assigned to identify specific callers. Ford has discontinued support for the Vehicle Health Report. Consumer Reports drove six Ford and Lincoln models that year for a combined 20,000 miles, plenty of opportunity to adjust to the MyTouch Sync systems quirks. A Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) BlueCore4 chip provides Bluetooth connectivity with compatible phones and devices. If there is one thing that a stereo should do, it should play music. Fords primary goal in the original MyTouch system was to eliminate distractions by providing as many voice-activated controls as possible. Now, you have one wire that controls all the window and door lock functions. It is possible to salvage components from junkyards, cobble together wiring, and custom-program the system. Most of the collisions and near-misses that occur involve inattention as a contributing factor; Visual inattention that is, looking away from the road scene is the single most significant factor contributing to crash and near-crash involvement; Cognitive distraction associated with listening to or talking on a handheld or hands-free device is associated with real-world crashes and near-miss events to a lesser extent than is commonly believed, and such distractions may even enhance safety in some instances. [23] The first production vehicle and further details of Sync 4 were released at the unveiling of the 2021 model year Ford Mustang Mach-E.[24] Sync 4 comes with an 8 or 12 inch horizontally oriented main display while Sync 4a comes with a 12 or 15.5 inch vertically oriented main display. The new Sync 3 has optional built-in navigation that is simple to use, even when driving down the highway. Three, its all OEM parts.. Scary stuff to say the least. It was annoying.. [17], The Garmin Navigation application provides capabilities including destination routing and locating points of interest. Why the MyFord Touch Control System stinks - Consumer Reports, Attorneys Alert Owners and Lessees of MyFord Touch-Equipped Ford and Lincoln Vehicles to File Claim in $17 Million Settlement - Hagens Berman, Visual and Cognitive Demands of Using In-Vehicle Information Systems - American Automobile Association, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlQFALXyua0. [22] The new platform was initially announced with the unveiling of the Ford Mustang Mach E on November 18, 2019. Thank you for your request. You give them your vin and they program it into a new unit. Have you ever used Ford's SYNC 3 system? Most customers complain that the navigation system is difficult to use, glitchy, and rarely works without crashing. Vehicle Health Reports will no longer be available on the Ford/Lincoln Owner websites", The Ford Work Solution is a collection of technologies debuted in April 2009. Consumer Reports even said they wouldnt wish the system on an adversary. It accepts voice-commands and uses a simplified information input system to reduce distraction. Infotainment.com will offer the best help and support to tackle a seemingly simple yet highly complex upgrade to the factory audio system. Infotainment can help owners replace basic factory radios with high dollar optional equipment that fits as originally intended. Home > News & Opinion > Ford MyTouch Sync 1 & 2 Upgrade Options. Add to that the Maestro RR, required to retain factory functions like climate controls, plus additional controllers and wiring pigtails, and the upgrade gets close to $1,000. In addition, SYNC 3 includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, while the AppLink function allows you to use additional navigation apps from your phone through the vehicle. The system features an enhanced user experience with easy-to-read text and icons. [12] Spotify was made available to iPhone users in March 2013[13] and later to Android users too, but discontinued in January 2018. The products they sell are entirely original parts, properly programmed and configured to work in a specific vehicle, and backed by a money-back warranty and never-ending customer support. So what's the difference all these Ford SYNC technologies? 
[27][28] The first generation of the Ford's SYNC computer was designed in cooperation with Continental AG[29] and is built around a 400MHz Freescale i.MX31L processor with an ARM 11 CPU core, uses 256MB of 133MHz Mobile DDR SDRAM from Micron and 2GB of Samsung NAND flash memory,[30][31] runs the Windows Embedded Automotive operating system,[32] and uses speech technology by Nuance Communications. Check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlQFALXyua0. Youll find SYNC 3 on Ford models from the Fiesta and Puma right through to the Kuga, Edge, Mondeo and S-MAX MPV. The screen and the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) are model-specific, so a unit from a Ford Fusion probably cannot be made to work in a Ford F250. ", "Rhapsody Hits the Road with Ford SYNC AppLink", "Spotify 0.6.2 Brings Ford SYNC AppLink Support to iOS Customers", "Ford SYNC gets navigation tools from Telenav", "12M02 Warranty Extension Covering Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Software and Hardware 2011-2014 Ford & Lincoln Ford", https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/10/30/ford-sync-4-brings-new-levels-of-connectivity.html, "Up Close with Ford's Electric Mustang SUV, the Mach-E", "FORD POWER-UP SOFTWARE UPDATES TO DELIVER A MORE SEAMLESS AMAZON ALEXA EXPERIENCE, BLUECRUISE AND MORE THIS YEAR", "Connector: C3342 Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)", "Microsoft, Ford team up on voice controls for drivers", "Under the Hood: Mini-teardown reveals Ford Sync's economical design", "Mobile DDR spurs low-cost, low-power automotive electronics designs", "Ford and Microsoft in Sync for in-car infotainment", "Autotrader's 20th Anniversary: Top Car Tech of 1997", "REPORT: Ford could have problems with SYNC patents", "A Technical Companion to Windows Embedded Automotive 7 (final)", "Ford Work Solutions Expands Capability and Productivity of America's Favorite Work Trucks", "The Top 10 Most Brilliant Gadgets of 2007", "US: Ford demonstrates new 'Sync' system at Detroit motor show", "2009 Mustang Sync Kit Manual SK9R3J-14F013-AA", Global LGBTQI+ Employee & Allies at Microsoft, European Union Microsoft competition case, Genesis Connected Services/Hyundai Blue Link, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Sync&oldid=1098780925, Articles with dead external links from October 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese. Solutions to the early MyTouch systems are limited. on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at 5:50 pm and is filed under Technology. Traffic, Directions and Information is an application that provides the user with traffic alerts, turn-by-turn directions and information about topics such as weather, sports, news and 411 business search. The consumer could install the new equipment easily and quickly in the driveway. Gone are the tiny fonts, now replaced with big, clear buttons for all the important functions. I figured out how to do it with music I just cant get maps to work yet, Youre not going to get your phone to display Google maps without a Sync 2 to Sync 3 upgrade. While it may not sound like a real big deal to some, the wiring portion of installing an upgraded infotainment system is among the most challenging aspects, particularly considering that simply connecting wires is only part of the job. Both systems also offer basic voice-command capability for hands-free calling and media selection. (Field Service Action Number: 12M02)[21], On December 11, 2014, Ford announced Sync 3, which will replace MyFord Touch, will have simpler features and will be powered by QNX software by BlackBerry Limited instead of Microsoft. A few years from now, most people wont even remember how bad the MyTouch Sync 1&2 systems were, and technology already surpasses the limitations of those systems. Consent: {$CONSENT_DETAILS}{$PURCHASE_INTENT}. SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation operates through a color LCD screen. Its either what you have, or nothing, Drummer said. Even the Mustang and the Ranger pick-up feature the tech. If you're looking to add wi-fi capabilities and features to your Ford vehicle, SYNC Connect gives you the power to do so. Other defining features include voice-activated radio tuning and HD Radio.
Jesse tests each system that ships out personally. Identifying which setup your vehicle has equipped is the first step to unlocking your infotainment systems full potential. This solution is fantastic, but generally will leave a bit of advanced work for the DIYer to accomplish. For example, you can start your vehicle's engine along with locking/unlocking the doors from any location! Deleting the wrong setting, or changing a setting incorrectly could lead to system failures far beyond the audio system. An advisor will contact you shortly. 
Vehicle Health Reports will no longer be sent via e-mail In the old, pre-touchscreen head unit days, factory one and two-DIN radios were easily replaced. [18] The user can open applications on the remote computer, make updates and print documents using a Ford-certified, Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and printer. When you buy from us, yes it might be more expensive, Jesse said. Ford Canada expects to address these issues in upcoming versions of the software after the issues are worked out in detail, but there does not appear to be a firm release date. California is in the process of replacing many on-and-off ramp lanes on major freeways with modern and safe designs. Please refresh and try again. Applications for the Spain market (as of June 2021) are Ayuntamiento de Alcobendas City App (send curated notifications from the City Authorities to nearby Drivers about street conditions and driver-safety issues such as accidents, street closures, diversions, social traffic events and more. That is a chunk of change for a system that may not fit well without additional parts, and the option is limited to very specific Ford models. Speaking of smartphones, SYNC 3 systems also allow for SYNC Connect compatibility, so you can use the FordPass app to remotely start your engine or lock/unlock your vehicle. Fords first-generation SYNC system features a horizontal text-based two-line LCD display. Imagine driving that far with your eyes closed. 