Ford Sync makes me want to trade my GT
GT Member
Joined: March 3, 2016
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When I purchased the car last April, I was able to get my 16 pin iPod classic to connect via USB most of the time. It stopped working. I updated it. Master reset it, the works. I even thought perhaps if i used a lightning cable to 16 pin adapter that would help. My iPhone 6 works fine, most of the time. The majority of my music is on the iPod classic. Works great in my Chevy Express van, no issues.
V6 Member
Joined: September 29, 2015
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From: West Coast, Florida
2013 GT 25,000 miles
factory 19" aluminum wheels with black painted windows - no faking yet
3 oz. zinc additive @ each oil change - no engine tick - yet
no brake squeaks - yet
ground wire from negative battery terminal to hood - no hood bubbles yet
and the SYNC works reasonably well - 98% of the time
Benz, Vette, Trans-Am, Volvo, Crossfire, Camaro, '69 Mustang, Datsun 280Z and numerous others.......THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST F U N CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED OR DRIVEN.
RWSRWS
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Joined: July 7, 2012
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From: Indianapolis
======================= 2013 GT 25,000 miles factory 19" aluminum wheels with black painted windows - no faking yet 3 oz. zinc additive @ each oil change - no engine tick - yet no brake squeaks - yet ground wire from negative battery terminal to hood - no hood bubbles yet and the SYNC works reasonably well - 98% of the time Benz, Vette, Trans-Am, Volvo, Crossfire, Camaro, '69 Mustang, Datsun 280Z and numerous others.......THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST F U N CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED OR DRIVEN. RWSRWS
Ford In-Vehicle Technology Rep
Joined: August 11, 2011
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When I purchased the car last April, I was able to get my 16 pin iPod classic to connect via USB most of the time. It stopped working. I updated it. Master reset it, the works. I even thought perhaps if i used a lightning cable to 16 pin adapter that would help. My iPhone 6 works fine, most of the time. The majority of my music is on the iPod classic. Works great in my Chevy Express van, no issues.
Are you able to play music via USB on your iPhone?
Shaay
Mach 1 Member
Joined: April 17, 2013
Posts: 678
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From: Hickory Creek, TX
Samantha (the voice of SYNC) finally drove me over the edge. One last time I heard "SYNC has detected a problem, and has stopped communication with... Pandora." Rather than do my usual fussing to get Pandora working, I just turned on the radio and made an appointment to go car shopping at lunch.
Next day, I traded in the Mustang and bought my first Mercedes (the entry level CLA). I've been living with Benz's COMAND system a couple weeks now, and... this is the system that should have come in my Ford!
COMAND doesn't seem to have any problem at all interfacing with my phone (the same phone that gave SYNC fits). Also, if I'm playing Pandora and get out of the car, when I get back in it starts right back up where it left off.
Don't want to bash Ford- my 2014 GT was by far the best Mustang I've ever owned. I'd still be driving it if SYNC wasn't so absolutely horrible. Thankfully, I still have my 1965 Mustang (which has an audio system with a VERY simple interface :^). The techs here (and at my Ford dealer) were very pleasant in helping me load 3 updates to SYNC, but it just never worked.
My wife drives an F-150 that we'll be replacing next year, and- if Ford doesn't completely replace SYNC by then- we'll be going in another direction there as well. I love Ford, but I could go my entire life without ever hearing Samantha's voice again!
Next day, I traded in the Mustang and bought my first Mercedes (the entry level CLA). I've been living with Benz's COMAND system a couple weeks now, and... this is the system that should have come in my Ford!
COMAND doesn't seem to have any problem at all interfacing with my phone (the same phone that gave SYNC fits). Also, if I'm playing Pandora and get out of the car, when I get back in it starts right back up where it left off.
Don't want to bash Ford- my 2014 GT was by far the best Mustang I've ever owned. I'd still be driving it if SYNC wasn't so absolutely horrible. Thankfully, I still have my 1965 Mustang (which has an audio system with a VERY simple interface :^). The techs here (and at my Ford dealer) were very pleasant in helping me load 3 updates to SYNC, but it just never worked.
My wife drives an F-150 that we'll be replacing next year, and- if Ford doesn't completely replace SYNC by then- we'll be going in another direction there as well. I love Ford, but I could go my entire life without ever hearing Samantha's voice again!
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: February 5, 2015
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From: Yukon, OK
The only issue I have with SYNC is that it never remembers that I was listening to USB when I reconnect my phone. It goes to LINE IN instead. A work around I found that works 99% of the time is to not plug my phone into the usb cable until the navigation screen displays "Good Morning (afternoon, evening)". If I connect then, it goes back to USB and resumes where I left off. I've never tried Pandora, so no idea about that.
Cobra R Member
Joined: February 6, 2014
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From: Motor City
I have the base sync system and mine locks up all the time. It ALSO ALMOST always reverts back to radio when I restart the car. So freaking annoying, especially when it actually stays on USB or Bluetooth that ONE time ever month.
V6 Member
Joined: September 29, 2015
Posts: 70
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From: West Coast, Florida
My SYNC (2013) works well 93% of the time.
I keep a loaded memory stick plugged into my USB2 (glovebox)
Otherwise, the 2013 with the GT 500 axelbacks sounds way nicer, looks much better, (subjective) and is far more fun to drive, than any Mercedes I have ever owned, including the 300TD and the 420SEL.
The Benz's were quieter, smelled better, and were far more comfortable.
Love those sunroofs !
Totally different experience.
I'll take the "Stang with all her warts, hands down!
RWSRWS
I keep a loaded memory stick plugged into my USB2 (glovebox)
Otherwise, the 2013 with the GT 500 axelbacks sounds way nicer, looks much better, (subjective) and is far more fun to drive, than any Mercedes I have ever owned, including the 300TD and the 420SEL.
The Benz's were quieter, smelled better, and were far more comfortable.
Love those sunroofs !
Totally different experience.
I'll take the "Stang with all her warts, hands down!
RWSRWS
Mach 1 Member
Joined: April 17, 2013
Posts: 678
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From: Hickory Creek, TX
The Benz's were quieter, smelled better, and were far more comfortable.
Love those sunroofs! Totally different experience. I'll take the "Stang with all her warts, hands down!
I hear ya! It's only fair to point out the other aggravating factor in leaving the GT were my commute (which is 19 miles of bumper to bumper construction on I-35). Not much fun driving a sports suspension, manual, 400+ hp car through that every day!
Still, I could have tolerated it all if it weren't for Samantha!
In 3 years, the construction will be done, and I'll be looking to move into another irresponsible car (saving my pennies to get a used 2010 Aston Martin Vantage when it's time to turn in the Benz).
Love those sunroofs! Totally different experience. I'll take the "Stang with all her warts, hands down!
I hear ya! It's only fair to point out the other aggravating factor in leaving the GT were my commute (which is 19 miles of bumper to bumper construction on I-35). Not much fun driving a sports suspension, manual, 400+ hp car through that every day!
Still, I could have tolerated it all if it weren't for Samantha!
In 3 years, the construction will be done, and I'll be looking to move into another irresponsible car (saving my pennies to get a used 2010 Aston Martin Vantage when it's time to turn in the Benz).
Bullitt Member
Joined: July 30, 2008
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From: Indianapolis, IN
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Joined: September 29, 2015
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From: West Coast, Florida
OK here's an update.
After 4 years of faithful service, my iPhone 4S just died.
Picked up a new 6S two days ago and dreaded what might happen with the Ford Sync.
After the initial pairing and figuring out that I had two phones with the same name loaded in the system, I deleted them both yesterday, ultimately having to disconnect the car battery for a few moments to get a successful pairing.
Now with that done, everything seems to be working fine.
I don't understand why one SYNC would behave different from another.
Mine is fine.
My engine doesn't tick either, the factory warranted, upgraded lower control bushings are quiet, the factory warranted upgraded pinion seal does not leak and the factory replacement O ring on the timing sensor eliminated the check engine light.
To date other than oil changes & filters, I have spent zero on repairs, and Ford provided a free rental when they handled the lower control arm bushings.
She's not a Porsche, not an Audi, not a Lexus, Benz or a Jag, she's a MUSTANG !
Looks great and is ***** out fun to drive !
RWSRWS
After 4 years of faithful service, my iPhone 4S just died.
Picked up a new 6S two days ago and dreaded what might happen with the Ford Sync.
After the initial pairing and figuring out that I had two phones with the same name loaded in the system, I deleted them both yesterday, ultimately having to disconnect the car battery for a few moments to get a successful pairing.
Now with that done, everything seems to be working fine.
I don't understand why one SYNC would behave different from another.
Mine is fine.
My engine doesn't tick either, the factory warranted, upgraded lower control bushings are quiet, the factory warranted upgraded pinion seal does not leak and the factory replacement O ring on the timing sensor eliminated the check engine light.
To date other than oil changes & filters, I have spent zero on repairs, and Ford provided a free rental when they handled the lower control arm bushings.
She's not a Porsche, not an Audi, not a Lexus, Benz or a Jag, she's a MUSTANG !
Looks great and is ***** out fun to drive !
RWSRWS
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
Posts: 2,144
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From: Indianapolis
lol mine used to do that until I did the sync update. It did it again 6 months later, I pulled the Sync fuse for 3 minutes, and everything was fine again. Have you tried either of those? The latest Sync update is actually pretty good and remembers that I was on bluetooth audio every time I start the car, as long as nothing is plugged into the USB port
Cobra R Member
Joined: September 22, 2012
Posts: 1,690
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From: Ontario, California
Originally Posted by Coyote5-0
lol mine used to do that until I did the sync update. It did it again 6 months later, I pulled the Sync fuse for 3 minutes, and everything was fine again. Have you tried either of those? The latest Sync update is actually pretty good and remembers that I was on bluetooth audio every time I start the car, as long as nothing is plugged into the USB port