Ford Bolsters Availability of SYNC 3 Plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto; Tech Offered on All 2017 Model-Year Cars, SUVs, Light ...
July 25 2016 - 12:01AM
Business Wire
- All 2017 model-year Ford cars, SUVs,
light trucks and electrified vehicles to offer available SYNC® 3
voice-activated communications and entertainment system with
popular smartphone integrations
- CarPlay™ allows iPhone users to get
directions optimized for traffic, make calls, send and receive
messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay
focused on the road with Siri® or a touch screen
- Android Auto™ enables Google voice
search, maps, music and more through steering wheel and touch
screen controls
- Ford's platform-focused approach to
SYNC 3 means a fast rollout across all vehicles – with rapid
deployment of new innovations via Wi-Fi over-the-air updates
Ford is expanding its SYNC 3 connectivity platform – allowing
compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – throughout its
entire 2017 U.S. vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and
electrified vehicles.
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Ford continues to expand its SYNC 3
connectivity platform – allowing compatibility of Apple CarPlay,
pictured, and Android Auto – throughout its entire 2017 U.S.
vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and electrified
vehicles. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ford, using its platform-centric approach – creating a
technology for its lineup versus going vehicle by vehicle – has
been able to swiftly roll out SYNC 3 plus Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto. And future, over-the-air updates via Wi-Fi will help ensure
it keeps up with the latest technology.
“We developed one platform – SYNC 3 – and have been able to
quickly offer the technology across our lineup,” said Chuck Gray,
Ford Global Director, Electrical and Electronic Systems
Engineering. “Customers considering a new vehicle can now choose
any 2017 model year Ford car, SUV, light truck, or electrified
vehicle with SYNC 3 and be able to access their favorite apps.”
Popular nameplates like the Escape, Fusion, Mustang and Explorer
are already available as 2017 model-year vehicles at dealerships
and others like the F-150, Focus, Edge and all-new 2017 Super Duty
will arrive later this year.
“SYNC 3 is already a major leap forward in terms of
functionality, simplicity, and user experience – Ford’s promise
that every new model now ships ‘Smartphone-ready’ is huge,” said
Jeffrey Hannah, Director of North America for global automotive
technology research firm SBD. “Ford is not taking the traditional
approach of introducing Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto on a
few piecemeal models or as an expensive option on luxury vehicles
only. The guesswork for consumers is over – if you buy any 2017
Ford vehicle with SYNC 3, you drive off the lot with both of these
innovative technologies ready to go.”
As part of Ford’s effort to present convenient, easy-to-use
mobility solutions, SYNC 3 features all-new hardware and software
for faster and more intuitive performance and more conversational
voice recognition to help people easily connect to their smartphone
and access a variety of features, including hands-free phone calls
and available navigation.
Apps such as Spotify, Pandora, Ford PASS, AccuWeather and AAA
member services have been added through SYNC AppLink®.
Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models, CarPlay provides a
simplified way to use your iPhone interface on a car’s touch
screen, giving users access to Siri voice controls, as well as
Apple Maps, Apple Music, Phone, Messages, and a variety of third
party apps.
Android Auto is available on devices with Android 5.0 and higher
and similarly delivers Google Maps and music to a car’s screen
while enabling voice controls for phone calls and messaging.
Apple, Apple CarPlay, iPhone, Apple Maps, and Siri are
trademarks of Apple Inc. Android Auto, Google, Google Play and
other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as
Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the
company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous
vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products
worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit
www.corporate.ford.com.
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