GPS Question

yow04xplr · 03-25-2011, 04:28 PM

I've noticed that the actual position of my vehicle on the road is anywhere from 30 - 100 feet ahead of the location of the vehicle on the navigation map. This means that during route guidance, the vehicle passes the road that you need to turn on just as the navigation system is telling you to turn. I have missed a number of turns as a result of this. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? I'd hate to have to slap my TomTom GO730 on the window of my new EX which is supposed to have a state of the art NAV system in it.

shakin · 03-25-2011, 04:46 PM

If its a new EX, take it to the dealer and let them "deal" with it. LOL

Fast40th · 03-25-2011, 05:20 PM

Not on mine, at least not yet after a few days of ownership. So far it has been very accurate, including traffic. Albeit, dictating the address directions in the Sync system is still tricky. Part of the challenge is a lot of street names in Southern California are of Spanish origin, and the Sync system could use a few margaritas to understand comands better.

Gandalf · 03-25-2011, 05:30 PM

Also, understand the GPS hardware is only as good as the map data it gets. If Ford is not getting good data form whatever map data company it uses (and there are only a couple is my understanding), I am not sure what they can do about it.

1995E · 03-25-2011, 09:38 PM

Telenav sucks. They don't provide good map data at all. =(

Quackinup · 03-26-2011, 01:39 AM

Mine has been pretty accurate the few times I have routed somewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast40th

Part of the challenge is a lot of street names in Southern California are of Spanish origin, and the Sync system could use a few margaritas to understand comands better.

Maybe learn the commands in Spanish and switch the Sync language to Spanish.

LON · 03-26-2011, 02:41 AM

Yes, have the same problem. Also noticed the map detail is not near what it is on our '10 taurus. Some older major roads & streets not even listed in our area of northern CO

Bill #4 Explorer · 03-26-2011, 06:43 AM

My 4 year old Garmin (Nuvi 680) is lightyears ahead of Ford's Navigation System.

If it wasn't for the freaking suction-cup and power cord, it would be up on my dash or windshield right now.

Quackinup · 03-26-2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill #4 Explorer

My 4 year old Garmin (Nuvi 680) is lightyears ahead of Ford's Navigation System.

If it wasn't for the freaking suction-cup and power cord, it would be up on my dash or windshield right now.

I agree, the Garmins have them beat hands down (except for voice commands...my 3790 just can't seem to understand my voice). HOWEVER, I was glad to see they have come a long way since the Nav I had in my 07 Escape. That was the biggest piece of garbage I have ever seen. In the 4 years I had it I think I brought the screen up a total of 8 times, and 5 of them were to show people how crappy it was. This one is at least useable.

Bill #4 Explorer · 03-26-2011, 07:01 AM

Garmin should be branding their product with a car manufacturer. For example, just like the Sony sound system in my Limited.

03-25-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
yow04xplr Wannabe Elite Explorer Ottawa, ON 04 EB, 11 LTD Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	GPS Question I've noticed that the actual position of my vehicle on the road is anywhere from 30 - 100 feet ahead of the location of the vehicle on the navigation map. This means that during route guidance, the vehicle passes the road that you need to turn on just as the navigation system is telling you to turn. I have missed a number of turns as a result of this. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? I'd hate to have to slap my TomTom GO730 on the window of my new EX which is supposed to have a state of the art NAV system in it.

03-25-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
shakin Wannabe Elite Explorer Towanda, PA 2000 Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	If its a new EX, take it to the dealer and let them "deal" with it. LOL __________________ 2000 Explorer Sport, Mustang Wheels 2004 F150 FX4 Supercab, Black, 2" Leveling kit, Trifold Tonneau, Magnaflow catback. 2006 Chevy Cobalt, Stock 1992 Blue Fin Spectrum Bass Boat w/ 2009 Mercury 40HP Outboard Jet. Needs just 4" of water to run where you want. NO FISH CAN HIDE!!!!

03-25-2011, 09:38 PM	#5
1995E Wannabe Elite Explorer Maryland 95 + 11 Ex both XLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 682 Vehicle Specs	Telenav sucks. They don't provide good map data at all. =( __________________ Used to have an Explorer 1995 4.0L V6 XLT Only 70K miles. Explorer 2011 3.5L V6 XLT 202A with trailer tow, Ingot Silver 15k miles. 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium with 50 miles.

03-25-2011, 05:20 PM	#3
Fast40th Wannabe Elite Explorer LA LA Land '11 Limited 4WD, '99 XLT Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	Not on mine, at least not yet after a few days of ownership. So far it has been very accurate, including traffic. Albeit, dictating the address directions in the Sync system is still tricky. Part of the challenge is a lot of street names in Southern California are of Spanish origin, and the Sync system could use a few margaritas to understand comands better.

03-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#4
Gandalf Wannabe Elite Explorer Southern California 2011 Limited Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 208 Vehicle Specs	Also, understand the GPS hardware is only as good as the map data it gets. If Ford is not getting good data form whatever map data company it uses (and there are only a couple is my understanding), I am not sure what they can do about it.

03-26-2011, 02:41 AM	#7
LON Wannabe Elite Explorer FC Colorado 2011 Limited Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	Yes, have the same problem. Also noticed the map detail is not near what it is on our '10 taurus. Some older major roads & streets not even listed in our area of northern CO

03-26-2011, 06:43 AM	#8
Bill #4 Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago Area 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 777 Vehicle Specs	My 4 year old Garmin (Nuvi 680) is lightyears ahead of Ford's Navigation System. If it wasn't for the freaking suction-cup and power cord, it would be up on my dash or windshield right now.

03-26-2011, 07:01 AM	#10
Bill #4 Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago Area 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 777 Vehicle Specs	Garmin should be branding their product with a car manufacturer. For example, just like the Sony sound system in my Limited.