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January 10, 2007
To:All Ford and Lincoln Mercury DealersSubject:SYNC

PROGRAM DETAILS
What is SYNC?
SYNC is a voice-activated hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system which fully integrates your mobile phone and digital media player.
Powered by Ford and Microsoft
What are the SYNC features?
Voice-activated, hands free callingVoice-activated digital medial player musicUninterrupted connectionsSupports popular players and formatsAudible text messagesAccess by artist, track, genre, and albumAutomatic phonebook transfer"Play similar" featureRing tone supportBluetooth streaming audioAdvanced calling featuresUSB device chargingInstant Voice recognitionPodcast and audio book supportMultilingual- available in EnglishState of the art software to grow with youFrench and SpanishMultiple phone support (12)Powered by Ford and Microsoft
When will SYNC be available?
SYNC will be available on selected 2008 models beginning in July 2007.
How do dealers handle customer inquiries?
Refer customers to the new www.syncmyride.com.

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FORD TEAMS UP WITH MICROSOFT TO DELIVER SYNC;
IN-CAR DIGITAL SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE TO FORD
• Ford Sync™, powered by Microsoft Auto software, is Ford’s new fully integrated,
voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones
and digital music players.
• Sync will be available in 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products beginning this
calendar year.
• Sync is the newest technology to emerge from the Ford-Microsoft relationship.
• Users can access their mobile phone or digital music player – including genre,
album, artist and song title – via voice commands.
• Names and numbers in a mobile phone’s address book are wirelessly and
automatically transferred to the vehicle.
• Sync can host nearly any digital media player, including the Apple iPodĀ®,
Microsoft Zune, PlaysForSure players and most USB storage devices.
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 7, 2007 – Ford Motor Company today announced the launch of a new
factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system that is designed to change the
way consumers use digital media portable music players and mobile phones in their vehicles.
The Ford-exclusive technology based on Microsoft Auto software, called Sync, provides
consumers the convenience and flexibility to bring into their vehicle nearly any mobile phone or
digital media player and operate it using voice commands or the vehicle’s steering wheel or radio
controls.
Ford owners will not need to worry about whether their car or truck is compatible with the latest
phone or music player that hits the market. Sync seamlessly integrates the vehicle with the
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popular portable electronic devices of today and is upgradeable to support the devices and
services of tomorrow.
“Sync is what today’s generation and today’s drivers demand in connectivity,” says Derrick
Kuzak, group vice president, product development, Ford Motor Company. “Not only does it
offer hands-free phone operation and iPodĀ®, Zune or MP3 player connectivity, it’s built on a
software platform that is upgradeable and will allow us to offer new features by simply
upgrading the software.”
Sync offers consumers two ways to bring electronic devices into their Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury vehicles and operate them seamlessly through voice commands or steering wheel
controls:
• Bluetooth, for wireless connection of phones and phones that play music.
• A USB 2.0 port for command and control and charging of digital media players –
including the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune – as well as PlaysForSure music devices
and most USB media storage devices. Supported formats include MP3, AAC, WMA,
WAV and PCM.
The ability to upgrade Sync, control all portable electronic devices via voice commands, offer a
USB port to connect storage devices and recharge electronics puts this technology well beyond
technology available today – including Bluetooth, hands-free offerings or portable music device
connections.
“More than 80 percent of U.S. households use cell phones, and 60 million digital music devices
have been sold. That’s a 50 percent increase from just 2005,” Kuzak said. “With such market
growth led by consumers’ needs, Sync is the right new technology at the right time for Ford,
Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.”
Sync will debut this calendar year on the 2008 Ford Focus, Fusion, Five Hundred, Edge,
Freestyle, Explorer and Sport Trac; Mercury Milan, Montego and Mountaineer; and Lincoln
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MKX and MKZ. The technology will be on all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the near
future.
“Ford and Microsoft share a vision for a future where drivers are safely connected to the people,
information and entertainment they care about while they are on the road,” said Bill Gates,
Chairman, Microsoft Corporation. “Built on Microsoft Auto technology, Ford Sync delivers an
in-car system that is an important step toward achieving this vision. Using software that bridges
the automotive and consumer electronics industries, Sync will help revolutionize the driving
experience by providing a simple system that intelligently connects mobile phones, music
players, and more.”
Sync Features:
• Voice-activated, hands-free calling: Simply press the “Push to Talk” button on the
steering wheel, and then say the name of the person you wish to call. Sync will
automatically connect with the names in the mobile phone’s contact list.
• Uninterrupted connections: No need to hang up in the middle of a cell phone call as you
enter your vehicle. Simply touch the Telephone Button on the steering wheel, and Sync
will instantly connect to a Bluetooth phone.
• Audible text messages: Sync will convert text messages from your phone to audio and
read it out loud. The system is even smart enough to translate such commonly used text
messaging expressions as “LOL” and
. You can choose to reply from any of 20
predefined responses.
• Advanced calling features: Sync includes the same features offered on mobile phones,
including caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a
signal strength icon, and a phone battery charge icon – all conveniently located on the
radio’s display screen.
• Voice-activated music: Browse the music collection on your digital media player, mobile
phone or USB drive by genre, album, artist and song title using simple voice commands,
such as “Play genre Rock,” “Play <artist>,” or “Play Track <song title>.”
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• Instant voice recognition: Sync’s advanced voice recognition technology means when
you’re ready to use your phone or digital music player, just speak simple voice
commands.
• Ring tone support: For supported phones, Sync will play personal ring tones. If you’ve
configured unique ring tones to identify specific callers, Sync will automatically play
those, too.
• Automatic phonebook transfer: Sync will automatically and wirelessly transfer all the
names and numbers in a mobile phonebook.
• Multilingual intelligence: Sync is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
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codeman94

I wouldnt want that for my car...for the simple reson that I would not want to spen weeks reading the owners manual, and then still not know how to use it.

mrkabc

I want it! Unfortunately, I don't want to buy a Focus to get it...

05fordgt

It will be available in more cars than just the Focus, don't you worry.

Hollywood_North GT

If by that you mean the Mustang, I wouldn't expect it until the redesign happens. For one thing, they would have to add all new buttons to the steering wheel, and I can't see them going to that kind of bother on the S197s.

Emu Hunter

SYNC not available on 2008 Mustangs... still, cool direction for interior fancy-pants electronics