My SYNC is so bad I will not buy another Ford

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What's wrong with just answering the telephone?

Bluetooth/hands free is just a gimmick anyway, it's the mental distraction that's the problem, not driving with one hand...how many people 10 and 2 it when they aren't on the phone anyway?

If a person is on a hand held phone in NY that person is subject to $150 fine and points on their license, with all that entails in increased insurance costs.

N.Y. cell phone penalty adds 2 points

Last updated: April 18, 2011 · Print this report

Most New York cell phone offenders are in for a nasty surprise come Feb. 16: With that distracted driving ticket comes two points against the driver’s license.
The rule change brings handheld cell phone violations in line with penalties under the state’s 2009 text messaging law, which provides for 2 points against an offender’s license.
“It is only logical to assign two points to both of these forms of distracted driving,” the New York DMV said in its proposed rule-making filing.
“It will send a message that DMV considers cell phone violations a serious offense, in the same way DMV considers text messaging a serious offense.”
The DMV said it was “compelled” to make the change in light of the serious risks brought on by driving while using handheld cell phones. It presented a long list of statistics to back up its concerns, some outdated.
In 2002, the DMV exempted the cell phone law from the 2 point assessment for traffic infractions, saying violators probably picked up points as a result of their distracted driving.
Also, the DMV noted, the distracted drivers become part of the “persistent violator equation,” meaning an accumulation of 11 points in a year and a half could bring a license suspension or revocation.
 
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So...in NY, if you are talking hands free on the speaker phone system of a cell phone, is that against the law? What about using the voice dialing of the same phone? That would be the same as using Sync.

I would bet most laws are concerned with people dialing and talking on anything that is not used as hands free....

My sisters '12 Expl. Ltd. had issues and once the dealer updated and reloaded the phone once, all has been good for a month+ now.
 
Yeah, MN is the same with the stupidity of thinking that the hands are the distraction, not the brain.

So you know how you easily work around it? Say "hang on a second" and put your phone away from your face in the rare chance you pass by a cop.

The phone is the problem, not the SYNC.
 
Hand Held is the problem

So...in NY, if you are talking hands free on the speaker phone system of a cell phone, is that against the law? What about using the voice dialing of the same phone? That would be the same as using Sync.

I would bet most laws are concerned with people dialing and talking on anything that is not used as hands free....

My sisters '12 Expl. Ltd. had issues and once the dealer updated and reloaded the phone once, all has been good for a month+ now.

A Hands Free Device is OK. Hand Held is the problem. If you have a Bluetooth ear piece or any hands free you are ok. You can't dial by hand, they consider it the same as texting.
 
I was going to stay out of this, but good grief. Is it so wrong to spend a lot of money on a system that Ford brags about and when it does not work properly complain about it?

I have a 2010 Mustang and the sync works great. My wife has a 2011 Fusion and the Sync is hit and miss WITH THE SAME DEVICES. That tells me it is not the devices, it is the latest version of SYNC. Yes, I have updated the software, yes, I know how to use it.

Even Ford admits there are problems with Sync, yet when someone complains they are told it is their phone, they don't know how to use it, or the ultimate insult, they are really GM lovers.

Get a life folks. I love my Mustang and I bleed Ford blue. But my wife's Sync does not work properly and I am upset about it. That is my right.
 
Im not buying another Ford because my tires wore out too fast.

The AM reception on my radio is terrible!

Not to mention my cigarette lighter died after only 4 years.

Oh ya, the paint on my wiper arms has faded. This is just unacceptable.

Maybe Ill buy a Toyota, I hear they drive themselves really fast.

No, I think I might get a Chevy so I can recoup some of my tax dollars.

Better yet Ill get a 60,000 dollar BMW and mod it to beat Mustangs. I bet it has a great radio!

OR you could get a horse and buggy! :D
 
well said

I was going to stay out of this, but good grief. Is it so wrong to spend a lot of money on a system that Ford brags about and when it does not work properly complain about it?

I have a 2010 Mustang and the sync works great. My wife has a 2011 Fusion and the Sync is hit and miss WITH THE SAME DEVICES. That tells me it is not the devices, it is the latest version of SYNC. Yes, I have updated the software, yes, I know how to use it.

Even Ford admits there are problems with Sync, yet when someone complains they are told it is their phone, they don't know how to use it, or the ultimate insult, they are really GM lovers.

Get a life folks. I love my Mustang and I bleed Ford blue. But my wife's Sync does not work properly and I am upset about it. That is my right.

Very well said!!


If all the ignorant jerks that have been bashing me bothered to read the original post they would see that I said that I love the car except for the crappie SYNC.

My car is a tool that I use when I work. I am sure that there is no one on this forum that would spend a significant amount of money on a tool that is promoted by its manufacturer as being a significant advantage and not complain vociferoisly about it if it was an over hyped piece of junk.
 
My car is a tool that I use when I work. I am sure that there is no one on this forum that would spend a significant amount of money on a tool that is promoted by its manufacturer as being a significant advantage and not complain vociferoisly about it if it was an over hyped piece of junk.

From what you're saying above it sounds like you wasted $38,000 on SYNC.

Personally I wouldn't buy a V6 Mustang as a "tool" for work--let alone a convertible--but that's just me? :shrug: I think you are trying to justify the SYNC as more important to you than it really is (or perhaps have an inflated sense of self-importance). Personally I use my car to get where I'm going, not to supposedly "work". Do you take the top down when you are working in said vehicle with said premium device?

I can understand your gripe if it doesn't do what you expect it to, so you have four choices:

1) Take it to the dealer and complain, which you/we already know won't appease you
2) Stop using it, man up, and find a way around using this ever-important tool you didn't have a year ago...how did you ever "work" in your car before?
3) Replace crappy EVO with a phone that doesn't suck but you are hells bells sure the phone isn't the issue
4) Whine and never buy another Ford again over some lame Bluetooth device that is in its initial stages of development

EDIT: Unless I'm missing something, the almighty EVO 4G isn't even listed as compatible in any of the four compatibility sections except the last one, SYNC with MyFord Touch. Not Ford's fault you didn't research this before deciding on spending $38k on such an absolute must-have feature, the compatibility is right on their site:

http://www.ford.com/technology/sync/features/
 
From what you're saying above it sounds like you wasted $38,000 on SYNC.

Personally I wouldn't buy a V6 Mustang as a "tool" for work--let alone a convertible--but that's just me? :shrug: I think you are trying to justify the SYNC as more important to you than it really is (or perhaps have an inflated sense of self-importance). Personally I use my car to get where I'm going, not to supposedly "work". Do you take the top down when you are working in said vehicle with said premium device?

I can understand your gripe if it doesn't do what you expect it to, so you have four choices:

1) Take it to the dealer and complain, which you/we already know won't appease you
2) Stop using it, man up, and find a way around using this ever-important tool you didn't have a year ago...how did you ever "work" in your car before?
3) Replace crappy EVO with a phone that doesn't suck but you are hells bells sure the phone isn't the issue
4) Whine and never buy another Ford again over some lame Bluetooth device that is in its initial stages of development

EDIT: I didn't waste my time panning through all four compatibility lists, but I go through the basic first one and unless I'm missing something, the almighty EVO 4G isn't even listed as compatible. Not Ford's fault you didn't research this before deciding on spending $38k on such an absolute must-have feature, the compatibility is right on their site:

SYNC | Features For SYNC: See All SYNC Voice-Activated Options & Learn How To Customize SYNC | Ford.com

http://www.nsapp.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/sync/usEN/sync_us_EN_iop_1_30.pdf



There you go with that logic thing again..
 
I was going to stay out of this, but good grief. Is it so wrong to spend a lot of money on a system that Ford brags about and when it does not work properly complain about it?

I have a 2010 Mustang and the sync works great. My wife has a 2011 Fusion and the Sync is hit and miss WITH THE SAME DEVICES. That tells me it is not the devices, it is the latest version of SYNC. Yes, I have updated the software, yes, I know how to use it.

Even Ford admits there are problems with Sync, yet when someone complains they are told it is their phone, they don't know how to use it, or the ultimate insult, they are really GM lovers.

Get a life folks. I love my Mustang and I bleed Ford blue. But my wife's Sync does not work properly and I am upset about it. That is my right.

Here's the deal; computers need upgrading constantly. Phones are right there with them Not all computers/software/phones and such are compatible. Be it your PC and a software bundle you bought at best buy or a printer you bought from a guy down the street. I have had my iphone for a year. I have had about 5 operating system upgrades in that time. think if all devices had the same upgrade frequency? I've had enough issues with hardware/software that wasn't compatible with my computers at home that I would never want one in my dashboard. I want a portable gps so if it takes a crap I can plop another on the dashboard. I just think all car companies are rushing al these gizmos out for sales, and they are not computer tech companies so they aren't prepared for the glitches. I read about this issue on high end vehicles 4 years ago.
 
Ive seen numerous people complain that thier Android phones dont work with Sync, my evo worked flawlessly with my Sync, I also saw many people complaining their iphone doesnt play nice with the Microsoft designed Sync, my iphone works flawlessly as well. not sure what your issue would be but I wouldnt not buy this great car simply because of Sync issues
 
Funny, I don't have that many problems with my computer. (I mostly use Macs but also have a PC. Not had that many problems with either). Sync is another story.
I seem to have read somewhere that Microsoft developed the first versions of Sync and Ford thought it could handle the programming after that. I have also read that Ford has gone back to Microsoft to straighten the bugs out.
Seems to me like it is a Sync problem and a case of Ford needing to stick with Microsoft.
 
Yeah i just used the chart to see if my phone was working 100% with sync (text messages mainly since apparently when im driving is when EVERYONE in the planet chooses to text me) and the iphone cant do it....neither can the droid....so yes i have a super phone...and a super mustang and eventually the tech will catch up with my phone. Until then i'll enjoy triple digits and acceleration that my mustang provides!