smdandb2

It's APPALLING that Ford still uses the Sirius technology for their satellite radio receivers, where as every other OEM is using either XM or SiriusXM technology in their receivers.

SiriusXM/XM is a far superior audio codec, which is why every other car made today sounds way better with satellite radio.

There is no fixing this in the Fords. This is not a speaker problem.

If you want to look for yourself, here is a link from SXM with the modes supported per car.
https://www.siriusxm.com/vehicleavailability

jetjoe

Guess once you get older the quality of the sound becomes imperceptible. I've had Sirius or XM since they started and to be honest I could never tell the difference in sound quality. Most of the stuff I listen to has been remastered and never would sound as it originally did. Seldom listen to on air radio, they could leave it out of the system and it wouldn't bother me much. I travel enough that I seldom venture off Sirius. When I do, it's to listen to my MP3's.

As for reception, when it does drop out, I'm always at the same location. And my daughters Caddy does exactly the same thing in the same place. Or, I should say it did. We both moved out of south Florida. When traveling, I guarantee you the FM will drop out every fifty miles!

I my opinion, vehicle systems are good enough. I wouldn't want them running the price of a new truck any higher just to hear one more note. But I grew up in 55 and 57 Chevy's with AM only. Todays stuff is pretty darn nice!

ford4wd08

My new XLT sat radio seems to be far superior than the 07 Lariat I just traded in.....

Just my observation -- simple example is when I park my truck in the garage it holds the signal were my 07 would drop almost instantly...

I'm completely satisfied with the radio in my 2016.

jpeckinp

I will 2nd this. I replaced mine and now almost no drops unless I'm under a bridge for more than 5 seconds.

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

i will x3 this. had it done on my 2016

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

for what its worth...starting in 2018 Ford went with the shark fin style for the antenna

FordGate

My Sirius sounds great but my free months are about over and I will not be paying for it after that.

MauiPike

What did you tell the dealer? Mine drops all over the place...

Wicked ace

I don't think so. Or they forgot to tell the guy on the the assembly line. My XLT was built Sept. 9 2018. The last HDPP run for the model year. And I have the black blob on the passenger side roof.

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

interesting, i wonder if its only the fordpass vehicles that have the shark fin...