RangerM Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'm not sure what that solution for replacement would be, but I have no doubt that Ford will ultimately have to drop support for Sync. I'm probably one of the few willing to spend the cash to get an OEM head unit to replace the existing one. Love to see them offer a replacement that would allow Android Auto or something similar. I'm sure I haven't seen all of the aftermarket offerings, but most look so jury-rigged it really brings the interior down. At least they've gone away from those oval radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If the software is working then support doesn't matter, unless you're talking about not being able to get replacement hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) If the software is working then support doesn't matter, unless you're talking about not being able to get replacement hardware. My thinking is multi-faceted but one might be, when Ford drops support, is there a reason for any Android/iOS developer to continue to produce (or support) "Sync-enabled" apps? I did see this, today. So, there's hope. http://www.pcworld.com/article/3011596/car-tech/ford-software-update-puts-a-siri-button-in-millions-of-cars.html Edited December 3, 2015 by RangerM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 My thinking is multi-faceted but one might be, when Ford drops support, is there a reason for any Android/iOS developer to continue to produce (or support) "Sync-enabled" apps? If you have MFT today you can upgrade to Sync 3 by replacing the screen and the APIM and maybe a few other parts. It would probably cost $2K but it can be done. A Ford employee did it on a Taurus prior to the sync 3 release. And there is at least one person offering it as a package (for $2K). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 An option, I guess. Certainly a "reinvent the wheel" kind of option, probably made more difficult for those (like me) who lack MFT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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