Ford is bringing more hot-off-the-presses Ford SYNC® AppLink™ apps to current customers, as well as adding the most advanced infotainment technology to its newest vehicles. Drivers couldn’t be more excited as they look forward to Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and 4G LTE in their next ride.

How SYNC® Connect Changes the Driving Experience

SYNC® Connect technology is transforming the entire car ownership experience, thanks to 4G LTE-enabled features that link right up with smartphones. Users can activate their remote starters, check their fuel levels, unlock doors and find parked vehicles right through the app. Never again will Ford drivers find themselves wandering through parking lot mazes, trying to remember where they parked.

Apple CarPlay® has been added to Ford SYNC®, and iPhone users (versions 5 and up) now have easy access to maps, phone calls, music and messages through their touchscreen or voice control. Not to be outdone, Android users (versions 5 and up) have plenty to be happy about with Android Auto™. Using Google voice search, Google Maps and Google Play Music — among other things — is safe and easy with touchscreen and steering wheel controls.

More than 15 million SYNC®-equipped vehicles are currently on roads around the world, and that number is expected to expand to 43 million by 2020. Since 2007, Ford has dedicated itself to leading the industry in making communication and entertainment technology available to drivers, as evidenced by the extensive research and development dollars being poured into this area.

SYNC® Makes Smartphones Part of the Journey

The latest version of SYNC®, SYNC 3,  has been revamped with brand-new software and hardware, which means faster performance, higher-quality voice recognition, and a more user-friendly graphical interface. Owners of 2016 models will be able to upgrade their SYNC 3 systems in order to enjoy the features of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. SYNC 3 capabilities will be available in North America for the 2017 model year and worldwide by 2020.

Visit Gullo Ford of Conroe - The Woodlands for a complete tour of the very latest in Ford SYNC® technology. Whether you want to upgrade your current Ford or buy your first, experts are available to guide you through all of the features available.

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