Ford announced that it 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. The 2017 Escape, Fusion, Mustang and Explorer are all already available as 2017 model-year vehicles. The F-150, Focus, Edge and all-new 2017 Super Duty will arrive later this year. Ford’s 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 smartphones and access a variety of features, including hands-free phone calls and available navigation.
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What Apps are Available on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Apps such as Spotify, Pandora, Ford Pass, AccuWeather and AAA member services have all been added through SYNC AppLink. Apple CarPlay is compatible with iPhone 5 and later models and it provides a simplified way to use your iPhone. It gives 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 delivers Google Maps and music to the car’s screen while enabling voice controls for phone calls and messaging.
View Heritage Ford’s 2017 Model Year Inventory
As long as you purchase a 2017 Ford vehicle with SYNC 3 you will have the available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto feature. If you are interested in seeing our available inventory of 2017 Ford model vehicles, then give us a call at Heritage Ford or stop on by. We have the 2017 Escape, 2017 Fusion and Fusion Energi and 2017 Explorer in our inventory currently, with more 2017 models arriving in the next couple of months. Check out our blog for more information on the 2017 model year Ford vehicles and see what new changes and additions were brought to the new model year.