Dear FordIVTteam
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I think there are a couple of aftermarket car stereos that work on most OS systems but I'm sure they're expensive.
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FordIVTteam,
Are there plans to update/redesign or otherwise implement a new Sync/MFT system on Ford vehicles in the near future?
I understand that specific info may not be available for public release but I'm sure a lot of us are wondering and if you could let us know any available info (or hints), that would be awesome.
I like my MFT but I would like to see more robust features added and some new improvements so that the IVT is on par with Dodge and GM.
I recently got to look at a coworkers new Dodge infotainment system and I was impressed, and a bit envious.
I've read Ford dumped Microsoft in favor of [Blackberry] and just speculate that this will mean a new software infotainment system soon as well.
Also, will hardware be changing as in touch screens?
Thanks for your hard work and I look forward to future technology from your team.
Are there plans to update/redesign or otherwise implement a new Sync/MFT system on Ford vehicles in the near future?
I understand that specific info may not be available for public release but I'm sure a lot of us are wondering and if you could let us know any available info (or hints), that would be awesome.
I like my MFT but I would like to see more robust features added and some new improvements so that the IVT is on par with Dodge and GM.
I recently got to look at a coworkers new Dodge infotainment system and I was impressed, and a bit envious.
I've read Ford dumped Microsoft in favor of [Blackberry] and just speculate that this will mean a new software infotainment system soon as well.
Also, will hardware be changing as in touch screens?
Thanks for your hard work and I look forward to future technology from your team.
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Just eliminate the following procedure, as it is needed every time I drive my F150.
BING - PLEASE SAY A COMMAND - "BLUETOOTH AUDIO".......
Every bloody time. My work vehicle, a Ford Escape, does it automatically. Bah.
BING - PLEASE SAY A COMMAND - "BLUETOOTH AUDIO".......
Every bloody time. My work vehicle, a Ford Escape, does it automatically. Bah.
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The issues with sync are they basically used winmo 6 platform, not 7/8 so there's a tech gap, mostly due to the swb cycle (but have had more than enough time imo to catch up/upgrade). Cortana would be a huge upgrade but is going to take a clean sheet rewrite to get & with ford winding down their relationship with MS, I don't see that happening.
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You'd kind of think on one of their flagship vehicles like the f-150, with a complete new redesign, they'd of thought about pushing their next gen infotainment system into it as well... Kind of disapointing, but overall the system isn't horrible.