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Ford Announces Apple CarPlay Compatibility for Entire 2017 U.S. Vehicle Lineup

Ford Announces Apple CarPlay Compatibility for Entire 2017 U.S. Vehicle Lineup

Posted July 25, 2016 at 6:01pm by iClarified
Ford has announced the expansion of its SYNC 3 connectivity platform bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to its entire 2017 U.S. vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and electrified vehicles.

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.”


Ford Announces Apple CarPlay Compatibility for Entire 2017 U.S. Vehicle Lineup

Select vehicles 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.”

Take a look at the video below for a preview of SYNC 3...



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gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2016 at 6:49pm
Thank god! Now I can narrow down results for any 2017 car!
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