So I'm a little peeved that I bought a brand new Escape Limited only to find out that it's SYNC module hasn't got the GPS chip or antenna required to run the new Traffic, Directions, and Information application.
I was already impressed with the SYNC system and have pretty much come to the conclusion that it is little more than a very refined auxiliary input to the radio. SYNC only controls the off-board audio devices that the radio does not. The radio does not respond to voice commands. The SYNC module is available as a kit (part #9R3Z-14D212-A) for a variety of current Fords, but NOT the navigation radios... those that lack the "DVD" auxiliary input of the standard radios for back seat entertainment.
I'm pretty sure the GPS-chipped SYNC 3.0 is little more than a substitute box in the same place SYNC'd cars already have theirs. What's missing may be an antenna for the GPS chip to detect its position with, but I'm betting either the Siruis antenna wart on the roof has one in it -or- the new SYNC module needs its own. And I'm betting the new module will be offered as a kit just as the above kit is offered for non-SYNC'd cars now.
I have my dealer checking...
[mod]Moved to Audio/Video Mods.[/mod]
I was already impressed with the SYNC system and have pretty much come to the conclusion that it is little more than a very refined auxiliary input to the radio. SYNC only controls the off-board audio devices that the radio does not. The radio does not respond to voice commands. The SYNC module is available as a kit (part #9R3Z-14D212-A) for a variety of current Fords, but NOT the navigation radios... those that lack the "DVD" auxiliary input of the standard radios for back seat entertainment.
I'm pretty sure the GPS-chipped SYNC 3.0 is little more than a substitute box in the same place SYNC'd cars already have theirs. What's missing may be an antenna for the GPS chip to detect its position with, but I'm betting either the Siruis antenna wart on the roof has one in it -or- the new SYNC module needs its own. And I'm betting the new module will be offered as a kit just as the above kit is offered for non-SYNC'd cars now.
I have my dealer checking...
[mod]Moved to Audio/Video Mods.[/mod]