2012-2013 BOSS 302

Am I the only guy That would like hands-free cellphone 'Sync' in his Boss 302,...?

Old Aug 24, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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So,.... is there perhaps some way to activate the existing Boss radio to get Sync to function in the car?
........or, would it be easier to replace the radio the Boss with an 'regular' Mustang radio that offers Sync?
In a week's timehe new law kicks in, it'll cost me $200 bucks for getting caught picking up the Blackberry and answering it in the Boss. There'll be no shortage of people that believe in this new law ready to turn anyone in they see breaking this law, and besides the Boss is a busy car to drive as it is in city traffic witout answering cellphones.
Does anybody know the Boss radio/wiring intimately thjat can offer some advice?
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by donjuaniii

But you can still eat your Big Mac and sip your soda...

Bad/distracted drivers are just gonna find another way to be bad drivers !
Actually that is against the law too
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jouster
So,.... is there perhaps some way to activate the existing Boss radio to get Sync to function in the car?
........or, would it be easier to replace the radio the Boss with an 'regular' Mustang radio that offers Sync?
In a week's timehe new law kicks in, it'll cost me $200 bucks for getting caught picking up the Blackberry and answering it in the Boss. There'll be no shortage of people that believe in this new law ready to turn anyone in they see breaking this law, and besides the Boss is a busy car to drive as it is in city traffic witout answering cellphones.
Does anybody know the Boss radio/wiring intimately thjat can offer some advice?
Cheers,
Jouster
I suggest a BT ear bud or speaker phone.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by J1000
I was impressed with Sync for the first few days, then a couple things changed that;

1. I plugged in my iPod with the USB cable and realized that the streaming sounded like garbage compared to USB and was a PITA to startup when you first jump in the car

2. The Sync started eating (corrupting) iPods that were connected via USB, requiring a full restore and re-index, after they just went to "Indexing" endlessly (2 so far; one Touch, and one Nano)

3. The voice control decided to work about half the time

4. The instructions are written by engineers, not product specialists

5. The support is in India, and 98% useless

6. The #$^%$& bluetooth/phone interaction works about half the time.

7. I want to throw it in a dumpster and replace with an aftermarket unit that is better designed and actually works consistently. This POS is the car stereo equivalent of Windows ME, IMO.

8. The update process is needlessly frustrating, and the last update didn't fix anything.
You need to take it to service. Shouldn't be having those issues.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Actually that is against the law too

I have heard that some states have laws for "any" type of distraction...

We talking California ?
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jouster
So,.... is there perhaps some way to activate the existing Boss radio to get Sync to function in the car?
........or, would it be easier to replace the radio the Boss with an 'regular' Mustang radio that offers Sync?
In a week's timehe new law kicks in, it'll cost me $200 bucks for getting caught picking up the Blackberry and answering it in the Boss. There'll be no shortage of people that believe in this new law ready to turn anyone in they see breaking this law, and besides the Boss is a busy car to drive as it is in city traffic witout answering cellphones.
Does anybody know the Boss radio/wiring intimately thjat can offer some advice?
Cheers,
Jouster
You can pick up a visor bluetooth speaker for pretty cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Roads...4283497&sr=8-4

Not sure what you mean about "turning people in"? I don't think you can call a hotline and report people for driving while on a cellphone.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by donjuaniii

I have heard that some states have laws for "any" type of distraction...

We talking California ?
Yeah
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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I have Sync in my 2011 F350 and it is awesome. Ford hit home run with this. Most people know when I'm in my Boss I'm not going to answer the stupid phone anyway.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Hi everyone, I'm with the In-Vehicle Technology Team. I'm here to assist with SYNC, navigation, and MyFord Touch related questions.

Originally Posted by 5 DOT 0
While I don't miss most of the options omitted from the Boss I do wish SYNC was included. I look at it as a safety feature and an excellent pit communication device.
TheFordStory.com is a website that allows customers to submit their ideas and others can vote if they like it or not. I'd recommend submitting your idea to have the SYNC option in the BOSS, or to offer an aftermarket kit. Here's a link where you can do so:

https://secure.thefordstory.com/members/post-your-idea/

Originally Posted by NorCal Boss
All my info is from magazine reviews. There was one article that talked about how ford quality dropped several rankings this past year simply because sync became overly complicated this past year. I've never actually used it, so maybe its just that the people writing the reviews are less tech savy than my mom. Who knows.
I think jedikd, is right. The article you're referring to was more than likely about MyFord Touch. Our owners tell us that they love MyFord Touch and are very satisfied with it, yet we know that we can further improve the experience. We're listening to our customers and incorporating your feedback as we further evolve the software.

Originally Posted by J1000
I was impressed with Sync for the first few days, then a couple things changed that;

1. I plugged in my iPod with the USB cable and realized that the streaming sounded like garbage compared to USB and was a PITA to startup when you first jump in the car

2. The Sync started eating (corrupting) iPods that were connected via USB, requiring a full restore and re-index, after they just went to "Indexing" endlessly (2 so far; one Touch, and one Nano)

3. The voice control decided to work about half the time

4. The instructions are written by engineers, not product specialists

5. The support is in India, and 98% useless

6. The #$^%$& bluetooth/phone interaction works about half the time.

7. I want to throw it in a dumpster and replace with an aftermarket unit that is better designed and actually works consistently. This POS is the car stereo equivalent of Windows ME, IMO.

8. The update process is needlessly frustrating, and the last update didn't fix anything.
I'd like to look into some of these concerns for you. I have not heard of any iPods being corrupted. Did this happen to you specifically? Do you know which update you installed? Can you also provide me the carrier, make, and model of your paired phone?

Also, the SYNC/In-Vehicle Technology Department call center is based out of Michigan, not India.

Please PM me to ensure I see your response.
~Jaclyn
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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FordIVteam,

Submitted and idea on thefordstory, allowing for retro-fit instal on our 2012 cars. I agree with some of the posters above, and believe that SYNC is an important safety feature.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FordIVTteam

I'd like to look into some of these concerns for you. I have not heard of any iPods being corrupted. Did this happen to you specifically? Do you know which update you installed? Can you also provide me the carrier, make, and model of your paired phone?

Also, the SYNC/In-Vehicle Technology Department call center is based out of Michigan, not India.

Please PM me to ensure I see your response.
~Jaclyn
Yes, to me personally. In fact, it just happened to another iPod this weekend. I'll PM you, but each time it has happened, the iPod will work fine for weeks, then one day, when I select USB audio, Sync will say "Index full; some songs may not be available" (Google that one to see how much aggravation is out there about it, and how the only known way around it is to plug in a different device to let Sync re-index), and then plays music from whatever playlist was previously being played, but kills the ability to select a new playlist. The day after this happens, I select USB audio, and the screen just says "Initializing", and that's it. It never comes back from that. I left it like that for three days before. I then have to disconnect the iPod, do. Restore with iTunes, and then start again. As for the phone issues, I have an iPhone 4 with all available updates installed, and Sync has only had one update since I got the car (2012 GT Premium, Shaker 500).

The India support I mentioned was when I was trying to get help with the Sync Destinations app via the Sync My Ride website chat support. Bad experience.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dean_acheson
FordIVteam,

Submitted and idea on thefordstory, allowing for retro-fit instal on our 2012 cars. I agree with some of the posters above, and believe that SYNC is an important safety feature.
I'm glad you submitted your idea! Get out there and vote people!

http://www.thefordstory.com/your-ide...ence/boss-302/

J1000 -

I just responded to your PM. Check it out when you get a chance.

~Jaclyn
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Ask and Yee shall receive!

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/0...ncluding-sync/
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabre
That f@$king blows. Sync was the ONLY thing I wished I'd had the option to get at time of purchase. HIDs would have been nice but not necessary. LCD screen will be a cool thing.....
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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If you think that blows, wait until to see what they do in 2014.

Seriously guys, did you really expect Ford to just change the stripes for 2013?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by askjeffro
If you think that blows, wait until to see what they do in 2014.

Seriously guys, did you really expect Ford to just change the stripes for 2013?
Well, considering the initial information that came out for the 2013 Boss only contained the new colors and stripe package that were being offered....yes.

Having said that, I already have a set of HIDs in my garage and I am looking for an alternative to Sync anyways. Who knows, maybe I'll just buy the sync system sub-parts and add it myself then get the programming taken care off. Gotta admit though that the LCD screen looks slick on the other cars it has been introduced on
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB
Well, considering the initial information that came out for the 2013 Boss only contained the new colors and stripe package that were being offered....yes.
Where/when did you see that?

Best of luck with the swaps.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by askjeffro
Where/when did you see that?

Best of luck with the swaps.
I saw it at the Ford dealer where a personal friend of mine is the Performance Car Sales Manager. I asked what the differences between a Boss 302 will be for 2013 vs the 2012. He pulled up the letter sent out by Ford stating that new colors were to be added and the new stripe package. I asked because I wanted Grabber Blue originally until I saw the Yellow Blaze in person. Additionally it stated there would be potentially a market adjustment in pricing.

With nothing being different but colors and stripe package and possible price increase.... I bought the 2012 Boss in Yellow Blaze.......
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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[QUOTE=FordIVTteam;6131255]I'm glad you submitted your idea! Get out there and vote people!

http://www.thefordstory.com/your-ide...ence/boss-302/

Thanks for the support Jaclyn, on tabling the idea of Sync becoming retroactively available in the 2012 Boss 302 in Ford's website. This handsfree feature is past the 'option stage,' and is quickly becoming a 'must have' to conform with growing legislation against drivers talking on cellphones.
Your continued help in promoting this idea is appreciated.
I'm wondering if a new Thread dedicated to promoting this idea on the Ford Webisite and asking people to support Sync by going to the site and voting wouldn't be in order?
Cheers,
Jouster
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabre

lol


They got that info from a thread posted in this very forum. See 2013 Colors thread.
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