Any chance they release the Android Auto update before, and separately, from the CarPlay update? It seems all the problems, obstacles and headaches are coming from the Apple CarPlay side, Andy it isn't assumed Android Auto will require a hardware update, even if CarPlay does. Why hold up one when the same things won't be needed to run them? No Idea if I'm accurate. Just piecing together all I've read on the subject.

 

AA will come to 2016s with Sync3 via an update. Stay tuned.

 

Also, the reason they are tied together is probably based on agreements with both Apple and Google. Apple won't want it released for AA before Carplay, and vice versa.

 

Any idea at all regarding timing? My only issue with sync3, so far, is the Pandora music app, which works flawlessly until you go into a store, gas station, Etc and cut the vehicle off for a minute. Upon return, all functionality disappears. You can't change channels, can't fast-forward songs...it is just non-responsive. Not sure of the reasoning, and I know it sounds minor, but I listen to Pandora constantly and it drives me crazy. Also would be great to have Google Maps navigation on my screen.

 

Ford hasn't announced an exact release date yet.

 

That's what I'm waiting for before I pull the trigger on a truck. I have an iPhone now but would gladly switch back to Android if that's what it takes to get Google Maps on my screen. If I have to wait to buy a 2017 so be it, but I understand guys that already have a 2016 and have been told certain things by Ford.

If Ford doesn't get this working right until a 2017 (or later) model year, I'm almost hoping Nissan or Toyota will update their 1/2 tons with engine choices that get decent mileage by then. It's really hard for me to go back to an "American" vehicle after 10 years of owning Japanese trucks/cars, but the F150 is clearly the best 1/2 ton on the market right now.

 

What is so great about Japanese vehicles? Toyota has certainly had their share of quality issues in recent years. Nissan have some of the ugliest vehicles on the road. I think this is a regional group think thing. ("Everyone around here drives these so I should too!")

end rant

 

Ford is not going to speculate, nor state any plans, because they have no reason to. Will they be released together, or separate, or ....? Yes.

 

My 05 Nissan Frontier had it's own share of issues too. It's still the best truck I've owned, going on 10 years now even though I do still think it's a little ugly. I know it's not exactly and apples to apples comparison, but the 3 Rangers I owned prior to the Frontier weren't even in the same league. Neither was the 07 Colorado I spend a few weeks driving. The Japanese do a darn good job at cars when thy try. I just don't think they've completely figured out the 1/2 ton market yet, but watch out once they do.

I'm not ******* Ford, I like the F150 and will most likely own one within the year. And all the the Ford rental car's I've had the past few years have been pretty nice. But in the 6 vehicles I've owned, I've had a lot better luck with Japanese cars than American.

 

I had an 09 Titan and it was the best truck I've ever owned. I agree it was ugly, buy never a single issue with it. The new Titan is an ugly bastard child suck in the middle of 1/2 and 3/4 ton. Has no place and I never buy new model vehicles. Too many problems in the first year to deal with. But the quality of the Nissan was amazing and I hated to get rid of it. I love my new F150... comfortable, seems well built, awesome moonroof and gadgets. I do find myself constantly hoping it's as reliable as my Titan, though. My only prior experiences were older Rangers and they all had quality issues. Only time will tell.