All 2022 Ford Vehicles Get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

As promised, Ford'due south entire 2022 U.s.a. vehicle range will come equipped with Ford Sync 3, which adds in full compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and relevant hardware that support the updated platform.

Nextcar Bug art Once Ford Sync iii is live in Ford vehicles, information technology'due south only a matter of plugging in an iOS or Android smartphone via USB, and the handset'southward interface will automatically announced on the car's display.

Drivers can and then collaborate with Siri voice control, Google Maps, Google Play Music, and other voice-powered apps; make phone calls, access music, send and receive messages, and get directions—all without taking your eyes off the route.

"Ford is not taking the traditional approach of introducing Apple CarPlay and Google Android Car on a few piece-meal models or equally an expensive option on luxury vehicles simply," Jeffrey Hannah, Director of Northward America at Global Automotive Technology Research House, SBD, said. "The guesswork for consumers is over! From now on, if you buy any 2022 Ford vehicle with Ford Sync 3, you drive off the lot with both of these innovative technologies that are ready to get [with it]."

Ford unveiled Ford Sync 3 in June 2022 and has made sure the arrangement maintains its ultra-fast performance every bit it offers loads of relevant enhanced user features similar conversational voice recognition, a smartphone-similar bear upon screen, and an easier-to-sympathise graphical interface.

"We developed one platform—Ford Sync 3—and have been able to quickly offering the technology across our line-upward," said Chuck Grey, Ford Global Managing director of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering.

The next-gen system promises faster and more intuitive functioning and more conversational voice recognition for hands-free calls and navigation. "Customers considering a new vehicle tin now choose any 2022 model for Ford cars, SUVs, low-cal trucks, or electrified vehicles with Ford Sync 3 being included by default and be able to admission their favorite apps," he added.

The 2022 model-year Escape, Fusion, Mustang, and Explorer are already bachelor at dealerships; the F-150, Focus, Edge, and new Super Duty will arrive later this year. Those with Ford Sync 3-equipped 2022 models volition be able to upgrade shortly.

Merely for reference sake, Apple CarPlay is uniform with iPhone 5 upward while Google's Android Car requires devices running Android v.0 Lollipop and higher.