Dirtyblueshirt
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There's been a recent update to the Sync 3 information for Android Auto & Apple Car Play. Scroll to the section titled "SYNC® 3 plus Apple® CarPlay™ Support" and click on the reference links (emphasis added):
http://www.ford.com/technology/sync/?vehicle=mustang&year=2016
For Apple Car Play:
http://www.ford.com/technology/sync/?vehicle=mustang&year=2016
For Apple Car Play:
For Android Auto:160. Available feature. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Apple CarPlay is available on 2017 models with SYNC 3; owners of 2016 models with SYNC 3 are required to perform a software upgrade and purchase a hardware upgrade. Requires phone with compatible version of Apple iOS and active data service. SYNC does not control Apple CarPlay while in use. Apple is solely responsible for their functionality. Message and data rates may apply. Apple CarPlay,tm iPad,® iPod,® iPhone,® iTunes,® and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Perhaps @FordIVTteam or @FordService can clarify on this. Why is a hardware upgrade required for CarPlay, how much will it cost, and why are you charging for it now? :frusty:161. Available feature. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Android Auto is available on 2017 models with SYNC 3; owners of 2016 models with SYNC 3 are required to perform a software upgrade. Requires phone with compatible version of Android Auto and active data service. SYNC does not control Android Auto while in use. Google is solely responsible for their functionality. Message and data rates may apply. Android Auto, Google and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.
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