2016 Mustang changes?

[bigjohns97]

So this is what will be seen in the cars on "patch Tuesdays"?

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[Sal33n]

LOL somebody works in IT.

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[14MustangV6]

This whole cutover to sync 3 confuses the piss out of me.

So the base (non-touch) screen will be Sync 2 with the premium Sync 3? God - Ford sucks at cutover change.

This isn't really any different than it is now. Base cars get basic Sync, while premium cars get the full MyFordTouch.

 

[ry1980]

Given the history of at least one version of MyFordTouch having problems previously, what are your thoughts regarding Sync 3 being well sorted out in 2016 models? Perhaps software updates may resolve any problem areas?

 

[spectremotorsports]

I would assume it will be like any other software, the OTA updates will help because it will undoubtedly have some issues here and there they miss that owners will pick up on and report.

IMO sync 3 has a lot better more simplistic look to it than MFT, but the tipping point for me waiting for a '16 will be differences in the options packages now that any new colors are out the window(trading black for a slightly lesser black doesn't count no matter what Sterling Archer may say.) I just have my fingers crossed for either a pp/auto combination or even a PP convertible option I'd settle for either now that I know I'm gonna have to wrap it anyways.

 

[Old 5 Oh]

Given the history of at least one version of MyFordTouch having problems previously, what are your thoughts regarding Sync 3 being well sorted out in 2016 models? Perhaps software updates may resolve any problem areas?

This.

Why does everyone assume the Sync 3, developed by now-third-tier company Blackberry, is going to be all that? Blackberry also did Cadlillac's Cue, which has been uniformly panned far more than has MFT.

I think the capacitive screen is a good upgrade. Shoulda done that in the first place. But I really don't think MFT software is that bad and would not assume that just any change will be an upgrade. Sort of a "be careful what you wish for" thing.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Not sure about you guys, but unless the '16 offers the PP in a GT vert, just gonna order soon

 

[spectremotorsports]

This.

Why does everyone assume the Sync 3, developed by now-third-tier company Blackberry, is going to be all that? Blackberry also did Cadlillac's Cue, which has been uniformly panned far more than has MFT.

I think the capacitive screen is a good upgrade. Shoulda done that in the first place. But I really don't think MFT software is that bad and would not assume that just any change will be an upgrade. Sort of a "be careful what you wish for" thing.

The Cadillac system is crap, you're correct but that has a lot to do with the UI which was deisgned by GM not blackberry, The same blackberry system is behind Uconnect which surprisingly I've found to be one of the best infotainment systems out right now, simple and easy to use. Its down the manufacturer UI to get it right though. I do agree with you that MFT isn't as terrible as it's being made out to be, but when stacked up against some of the others I've used I found it to be a tad too cumbersome and in need of refinement, which from what I've seen, Sync 3 provides.

 

[spectremotorsports]

Not sure about you guys, but unless the '16 offers the PP in a GT vert, just gonna order soon

Fingers crossed for that to be what happens

 

[Spartan]

Wonder if we'll see a V6 Performance Package....

 

[drbrian722]

The Cadillac system is crap, you're correct but that has a lot to do with the UI which was deisgned by GM not blackberry, The same blackberry system is behind Uconnect which surprisingly I've found to be one of the best infotainment systems out right now, simple and easy to use. Its down the manufacturer UI to get it right though. I do agree with you that MFT isn't as terrible as it's being made out to be, but when stacked up against some of the others I've used I found it to be a tad too cumbersome and in need of refinement, which from what I've seen, Sync 3 provides.

Very true. I find a huge amount of the hate on MFT is the MS backend, which I'm not defending, but Sync 3 being QNX based does not guarantee a great system. (It certainly looks good in the videos.) IMO, MFT needed twice the hardware to run at the speed needed to make it great. The UI is actually pretty good, it's just no where near as snappy as it should be at this date.

I'd say a GT automatic with PP is a good possibility for 2016, but a GT PP convertible has a very low probability of happening.

 

[spectremotorsports]

Very true. I find a huge amount of the hate on MFT is the MS backend, which I'm not defending, but Sync 3 being QNX based does not guarantee a great system. (It certainly looks good in the videos.) IMO, MFT needed twice the hardware to run at the speed needed to make it great. The UI is actually pretty good, it's just no where near as snappy as it should be at this date.

I'd say a GT automatic with PP is a good possibility for 2016, but a GT PP convertible has a very low probability of happening.

GT auto hopefully will happen, I feel pretty confident about that. The only thing that has me moderately hopeful for a convertible PP is the fact that it's been done before with this model, albeit only once.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Think they'll mention what the 16's will offer at the NYIAS?

 

[Five Oh Brian]

2016 Mustang Order Banks are visible now (but ordering & pricing isn't available yet). Here's just a couple of tidbits that I don't think we knew about before now....

• California Special returns as an option on GT models.
• Black painted roof is an option on GT models.
• New interior color (leather and Recaros) called "yellow jacket."
• Some sort of accent stripes available on GT's.

No, I don't have any details on these items. Yes, I trust somebody will chime in to add to these findings.

 

[MustangS550]

Yellow jacket competition Orange would be wild haha.

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