Been driving my new 2013 GT for a week! And have some questions.
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Originally Posted by dontOverSteer
Wow, lots of comments! I figured most of them would be about the getting-out-of-the-car, lol
Okay, so for winterizing:
Full tank of gas, get some STA-BILin there, run the vehicle, and then either disconnect the battery or use one of those trickle chargers to keep the battery good.
The door unlocking:
It's a mechanical issue, annoying but not impossible to deal with, so either take the car in now or warn the dealer prior to the first oil change.
Ford Sync:
Sounds like a lot of us have the same problem. I did some more Googling and I guess it used to allow this, but a recent firmware upgrade removed the feature. How annoying.
Getting out of the car:
Hey, I'm not old! lol I've just driven tall cars/vans for years and years. Sounds like I need to use my right foot to prop myself up, which now that I think about it sounds really obvious. Oh well, you don't know what you don't know. I'll try it tomorrow.
Okay, so for winterizing:
Full tank of gas, get some STA-BILin there, run the vehicle, and then either disconnect the battery or use one of those trickle chargers to keep the battery good.
The door unlocking:
It's a mechanical issue, annoying but not impossible to deal with, so either take the car in now or warn the dealer prior to the first oil change.
Ford Sync:
Sounds like a lot of us have the same problem. I did some more Googling and I guess it used to allow this, but a recent firmware upgrade removed the feature. How annoying.
Getting out of the car:
Hey, I'm not old! lol I've just driven tall cars/vans for years and years. Sounds like I need to use my right foot to prop myself up, which now that I think about it sounds really obvious. Oh well, you don't know what you don't know. I'll try it tomorrow.
Ford has a web page for this. Forgot what is was. My sync? Something like that
Getting out of the car:
I'm 60. My wife's 47. I wouldn't admit to having issues getting out of my Mustang. Enough said?
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I figured best to admit it online and field ideas than to admit it in person! At least no one has seen me make a fool of myself yet!
Ford's site (that I know of) is www.syncmyride.com however I looked at the site and didn't see a setting to change this particular feature.
Ford's site (that I know of) is www.syncmyride.com however I looked at the site and didn't see a setting to change this particular feature.
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Originally Posted by dontOverSteer
I figured best to admit it online and field ideas than to admit it in person! At least no one has seen me make a fool of myself yet!
Ford's site (that I know of) is www.syncmyride.com however I looked at the site and didn't see a setting to change this particular feature.
Ford's site (that I know of) is www.syncmyride.com however I looked at the site and didn't see a setting to change this particular feature.
i sometimes dread getting out of my Mustang after a long ride. Left foot out first!!! 
Yes, now I remember using syncmyride. I had an issue with my Lincoln and found the fix on that site.
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Oh well, you don't know what you don't know.
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Originally Posted by x96283
I used to do this in little/ low cars... like my old MR2 or Cayman:
Open door, left hand or door sill, then kind of roll/ stand to get up. The sill support helps get the butt up and out with rubbing unnecessarily on the bolsters.
Or:
Open door, spin legs out, feet on ground, then stand.
Open door, left hand or door sill, then kind of roll/ stand to get up. The sill support helps get the butt up and out with rubbing unnecessarily on the bolsters.
Or:
Open door, spin legs out, feet on ground, then stand.
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Ford Sync: I've been using it with my phone. But EVERY TIME I restart the vehicle, it defaults to line in from USB instead of 'Bluetooth Device.' Can I make it default to my phone every time?
The driver door doesn't unlock properly. If I click unlock with the key-remote, and pull the door handle, the door doesn't open. As I let go of the handle, I hear the unlock-mechanism move, and then re-trying will open the door. I suspect this is an electrical or mechanical issue, but have been enjoying the car too much to take it in (I figure when I get my free Ford oil change, I'll mention it). (passenger door opens fine)
The driver door doesn't unlock properly. If I click unlock with the key-remote, and pull the door handle, the door doesn't open. As I let go of the handle, I hear the unlock-mechanism move, and then re-trying will open the door. I suspect this is an electrical or mechanical issue, but have been enjoying the car too much to take it in (I figure when I get my free Ford oil change, I'll mention it). (passenger door opens fine)
I’d like to escalate this to the Customer Service Manager for your area. I recommend you make an appointment with your Ford dealer for diagnosis as soon as possible. Then PM me with your VIN, dealer, mileage, full name, best daytime number, and the concern your vehicle is having so I can help.
I also have been wondering about the SYNC defaults. My wife's Flex seems to stay on the bluetooth input between starts if she was listening to music from her iPhone when she shuts the car off. I haven't checked whether she has to reset the line-in option if she switches from the radio to the media. My Mustang does what the OP's is doing.
my sync does the same stupid thing! it is so frustrating...
the sync in my fusion would "remember" my iphone no problem and start automatically as I started it...which is why I wanted to stay with a ford and go with the mustang...
Idn if they removed that feature or something, but it sure is ANNOYING!
the sync in my fusion would "remember" my iphone no problem and start automatically as I started it...which is why I wanted to stay with a ford and go with the mustang...
Idn if they removed that feature or something, but it sure is ANNOYING!
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No problem getting in or out of the Mustang. I use the push with the right foot method. also you can use your right hand on the side of the steering wheel for the extra upper push.. LOL.. 6' tall here and no spring chicken but since I love and only prefer 2 door cars its a no brainer.
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No problem getting in or out of the Mustang. I use the push with the right foot method. also you can use your right hand on the side of the steering wheel for the extra upper push.. LOL.. 6' tall here and no spring chicken but since I love and only prefer 2 door cars its a no brainer.
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In my defense, the van is what drove me to college classes. Now that I'm working, the Mustang is what is driving me away... 
Thanks for the concern. When I have a free weekend I'll set up an appointment with my dealer. And I'll PM Jaclyn right now.
Hi guys,
I’d like to escalate this to the Customer Service Manager for your area. I recommend you make an appointment with your Ford dealer for diagnosis as soon as possible. Then PM me with your VIN, dealer, mileage, full name, best daytime number, and the concern your vehicle is having so I can help.
Regarding your SYNC issues, please contact Jaclyn. She’s our awesome IVT Rep here and will be able to help you guys with this.
Deysha
I’d like to escalate this to the Customer Service Manager for your area. I recommend you make an appointment with your Ford dealer for diagnosis as soon as possible. Then PM me with your VIN, dealer, mileage, full name, best daytime number, and the concern your vehicle is having so I can help.
Regarding your SYNC issues, please contact Jaclyn. She’s our awesome IVT Rep here and will be able to help you guys with this.
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I just replied to your PM. In case anyone else is wondering, the system isn't able to default to Bluetooth audio. The quickest way to select this source is to give the voice command "BLUETOOTH AUDIO."
Give me a shout if you have any other questions.
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What if u hit the unlock twice (as you would to open to passenger side). Does it still stay locked on the first pull?
On the sync side of things, I really need to read about it. I use my phone to play music. And it is annoying as ever to get it to play sometimes. I have to hit menu > toggle over twice, select that > then hit USB. I have to do that Every time I unplug or pause the device. Even tho it's still set on USB it won't just start playing, the device is playing but no sound. Time to read the book, I'm probably doing it wrong
On the sync side of things, I really need to read about it. I use my phone to play music. And it is annoying as ever to get it to play sometimes. I have to hit menu > toggle over twice, select that > then hit USB. I have to do that Every time I unplug or pause the device. Even tho it's still set on USB it won't just start playing, the device is playing but no sound. Time to read the book, I'm probably doing it wrong
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On getting out, I always move my seat all the way back first, primarily to save rubbing the leather on the side of the seat as I get out. If I don't, over time the side of the seat will wear out faster (someone on this site has this as a tip). But this also makes getting in and out easier. And as for the motor wearing out, I have 125k extended warranty.
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What if u hit the unlock twice (as you would to open to passenger side). Does it still stay locked on the first pull?
On the sync side of things, I really need to read about it. I use my phone to play music. And it is annoying as ever to get it to play sometimes. I have to hit menu > toggle over twice, select that > then hit USB. I have to do that Every time I unplug or pause the device. Even tho it's still set on USB it won't just start playing, the device is playing but no sound. Time to read the book, I'm probably doing it wrong
On the sync side of things, I really need to read about it. I use my phone to play music. And it is annoying as ever to get it to play sometimes. I have to hit menu > toggle over twice, select that > then hit USB. I have to do that Every time I unplug or pause the device. Even tho it's still set on USB it won't just start playing, the device is playing but no sound. Time to read the book, I'm probably doing it wrong
What type of device are you using? The easiest and fastest way to change audio sources is to give a command. To do so, press the voice command button on the steering wheel and say USB. For a list of all available commands and more, check out:
http://Support.Ford.com/sync-technol...ategories-sync
If any other questions pop up, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM.
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I took the car in yesterday to the dealership, they checked it out and then called Ford today for more ideas, and they've ordered a new door latch mechanism.
Saying "Bluetooth Audio" to Sync does work! A little annoying that I have to do it whenever I start the vehicle, but at least I don't have to jumble around with multiple buttons to get the music to start playing.
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