Poor Sirius reception?

[Rash]

Had anyone actually done the replacement antenna fix and noticed improvement?

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[jasonstang]

Mine works perfectly. Only time the audio would cut out is when I am under an overpass or between very tall buildings.

 

[2016Gruv]

When my trial runs out and SiriusXM starts inundating me with sign-up snail mail and email, I will let them know it's in their best ($$) interest to pressure Ford to fix the crappy reception issue. Once Ford fixes it I will be happy to pay for the service.

 

[TxOilMoney]

When my trial runs out and SiriusXM starts inundating me with sign-up snail mail and email, I will let them know it's in their best ($$) interest to pressure Ford to fix the crappy reception issue. Once Ford fixes it I will be happy to pay for the service.

Unfortunately, Ford is choosing to deny this issue, or claim no knowledge of this issue. Since this has, in fact, been an issue for several years now, one can only assume that it will not be addressed. Obviously the cost to start rerouting the satellite/radio antenna in a way that is not interfered with by the GPS unit, is not a workable number. And since it is not a safety issue, too bad for Sirius and it's potential customers who, like me, have dropped the service. It's a shame, because I really enjoyed having XM radio when I was a cross country truck driver.

 

[American]

Sirius sounds like some 32 kbps .mp3 trash anyway. I can't even listen to it.

 

[2016Gruv]

Sirius sounds like some 32 kbps .mp3 trash anyway. I can't even listen to it.

Yup, one of the reasons why it's difficult to justify spending the money.

 

[mitchswy]

Since this is a known issue and Ford refuses to fix it maybe we need to find out what legal action we can pursue? I'm not into suing for every little thing but this is ridiculous having terrible Sirius/XM reception and no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (at least on my 2016). Ford is definitely aware of both issues. All we get is the run-a-round.

 

[lakeron]

I took a test drive in a 2017 MKZ 3.0 yesterday and it had the same issue as my 2016 mustang only worse it appears the issue has continued into 2017

 

[lakeron]

Since this is a known issue and Ford refuses to fix it maybe we need to find out what legal action we can pursue? I'm not into suing for every little thing but this is ridiculous having terrible Sirius/XM reception and no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (at least on my 2016). Ford is definitely aware of both issues. All we get is the run-a-round.

I totally agree

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Since this is a known issue and Ford refuses to fix it maybe we need to find out what legal action we can pursue? I'm not into suing for every little thing but this is ridiculous having terrible Sirius/XM reception.

The hard parts will be establishing for a jury/judge just what the standard is and then where Ford either said what reception was guaranteed or implied it was better than it actually is.

Does Sirius have standards that receivers should meet? Because without published standards from them or Ford, it would seem a very expensive task to prove just how much worse Ford is compared to all other brands.

And Ford wouldn't be forced to fix existing cars even if they lost. If it was cheaper to just refund the customers what a poorly performing receiver is worth, they could do that. No class could make a case that the Sirius was the deciding factor in a purchase. Maybe an individual could but it would be hard since a reasonable consumer would verify the must haves are there before buying. If someone bought a Wrangler and wanted compensation because a pillowy ride was their top priority, they's get thrown out of court.

This would be a very hard thing to win in a court of law. The court of public opinion is a different story. Ford is more likely to fix things if people started saying they won't buy the cars because the reception is crap.

 

[Brazenbuck]

My car is in service and I brought this up to my advisor. He told me Sirius and T-Mobile are stepping on each other's toes.

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/sirius-t-mobile-spat-over-airwave-interference-1443649368

 

[lakeron]

My car is in service and I brought this up to my advisor. He told me Sirius and T-Mobile are stepping on each other's toes.

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/sirius-t-mobile-spat-over-airwave-interference-1443649368

If that were my case I would think my BMW would have the same problem but it does not

 

[TxOilMoney]

If that were my case I would think my BMW would have the same problem but it does not

Yes. That excuse is typical service lane BS.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yes. That excuse is typical service lane BS.

Maybe. But both T-Mobile and Sirius agree that this is happening but are fighting over who will fix it. T-Mobile isn't doing anything against the law or regulations but Sirius claims T-Mobile can solve the problem on their end. So it sounds like it will come down to makers of Sirius receivers eliminating the problems in future products and/or Sirius paying T-Mobile to stop doing what is causing the issue which is probably the only thing that will solve the problem for existing receivers that have the problem.

Of course this probably isn't the cause of all the Sirius problems in Fords.

 

[keltymd]

Maybe. But both T-Mobile and Sirius agree that this is happening but are fighting over who will fix it. T-Mobile isn't doing anything against the law or regulations but Sirius claims T-Mobile can solve the problem on their end. So it sounds like it will come down to makers of Sirius receivers eliminating the problems in future products and/or Sirius paying T-Mobile to stop doing what is causing the issue which is probably the only thing that will solve the problem for existing receivers that have the problem.

Of course this probably isn't the cause of all the Sirius problems in Fords.

funny thing is the F150 (2016) I am driving right now never cuts out. if it was a TMobile/ford antenna issue I would think it would as well.

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