Next-Generation Ford Infotainment System Officially Revealed

[dfwford]

I *REALLY* would have preferred to have this on the 2024 Mustang. I'm not exactly a fan of Sync 4 (the navigation in particular).

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/next-generation-ford-infotainment-system-officially-revealed/

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[ZBOBMAN]

Could this be part of a software upgrade for '24 stangs

 

[dfwford]

Could this be part of a software upgrade for '24 stangs

Would be nice if we got it as an OTA update.

 

[Gregs24]

Could this be part of a software upgrade for '24 stangs

No chance - completely different OS. Bit like Sync2 and Sync3

Possibly for the MY25 Mustang but I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

[IceGamer]

What @Gregs24 said.

Ford tried to implement the system for their 2022 F150s but failed miserably. They decided to equip the F150s with older infotainment systems that could not be retrofitted. Due to the fact that the Google Android Automobile system isn't already up and running, the F150 is still equipped with the 'old' sync system.

We can hope that it will be implemented with a facelift around 2025. However, depending on the timeline the new system has to be ready before the S650 facelift is signed off. Otherwise the Stang will keep Sync 4.

 

[Toor_5.0]

Does this infotainment system really fit the mustang vibe though? I personally don’t think so. This would be more fitting for a SUV

 

[ArthurJGuy]

I just use Android Auto anyhow, so I the factory system doesn't matter to me.

 

[dfwford]

I just use Android Auto anyhow, so I the factory system doesn't matter to me.

Android Auto sucks for me when it comes to playing songs downloaded onto my phone. I personally don't use it for that reason.

 

[zee_g7]

As long as the Apple Carplay works fine, I couldn't care less what OS or system was underneath.

 

[Eurasianman]

How about we work on fixing the current bugs first before upgrading to a new Operating System? IMO, the hardware is there, the OS just needs more time to bake.

 

[Gregs24]

How about we work on fixing the current bugs first before upgrading to a new Operating System? IMO, the hardware is there, the OS just needs more time to bake.

Most carmakers are going down the Android Automotive route now.

 

[Gregs24]

Does this infotainment system really fit the mustang vibe though? I personally don’t think so. This would be more fitting for a SUV

It can be skinned however you want it to be

 

[mobiax]

Maybe in the facelift MY28

 

[IceGamer]

Maybe in the facelift MY28

More like a MY25/MY26 refresh and MY29 end of production...
At least according to some rumors about a year ago.

 

[Eurasianman]

Most carmakers are going down the Android Automotive route now.

There are pros and cons to that. The main con is Android OS fragmentation, which, down the line, could leave the infotainment open to cyber vulnerabilities due to lack of updates/end of support. As long as auto manufacturers don't tie the entire ECM/PCM to the infotainment OS, shouldn't be too much of an issue/concern. Oh, and may lose Apple CarPlay support.

Pros, easy to root over time due to lack of updates/scheduled patches and customizable.

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