New MFT on its way!!! (and headed to existing models too)

[Pattonn]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/myford-touch-upgrade-inbound-brings-faster-simpler-easier-i/

 

[baxterdown]

For all naysayers, there you have it!!!!

 

[calb]

Further press says upgrade is being sent out to 250,000 existing owners:

http://www.ajc.com/business/ford-to-upgrade-myford-1219279.html

 

[houtzb]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/myford-touch-upgrade-inbound-brings-faster-simpler-easier-i/

 

[tempestxii]

Hmmmm

Well, the press photo's do not show anything that looks like a major change.
Let's hope it is not just window dressing!

 

[InTheAir]

Another article:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011...ly-criticized-infotainment-system/?test=faces

 

[InTheAir]

Video demo:

 

[Sgt1411]

No mention of updating the mapping software geo-data.

They should just let us use Google maps, since Google is updated more frequently.

 

[gdecamp]

No mention of updating the mapping software geo-data.
They should just let us use Google maps, since Google is updated more frequently.

Actually new updated stuff;

"Connected navigation powered by TeleNav features new map data by NAVTEQ
Updated map views are richer and feature more 3D landmarks
Views of freeway junctions and signs are enhanced through photorealistic screen images
Smart routing options are provided based on a database of historical traffic patterns"


More here;

http://m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/myford-touch-upgrade-inbound-brings-faster-simpler-easier-i/&category=classic&postPage=&page=2&icid=eng_art_prev

 

[russell bruesch]

How can you change the performance of the vav system without changing or upgrading the nav sd card ?

 

[BrooklynBay]

A friend of mine just sent me this link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45184050/ns/business-autos/#.Trf3hHKqF_Y

 

[FordIVTteam]

Hey, Everyone!

I hope this Press Release helps answer a lot of your questions! Don't forget that you can also find the information here:

http://syncsupport.ford.com/servlet/technology/updates-sync-with-myford-touch

How can you change the performance of the vav system without changing or upgrading the nav sd card ?

Russell,

Our customers that have the optional SD-card navigation system will receive new and improved map data. As you know, the SD-card is what holds your map data; you will receive a new card along with the USB flash drive and install instructions for the Performance Upgrade.

Rebecca

 

[Border_Explorer]

Merry Christmas

 

[peterk9]

Further press says upgrade is being sent out to 250,000 existing owners:

http://www.ajc.com/business/ford-to-upgrade-myford-1219279.html

That is 250,000 existing owners in the U.S.
Guess they haven't figured out how to get it to the 200,000 owners up here.:scratch:

 

[cnsheets]

So no new APIM required or any changes to existing hardware? This is all just strictly software?

 

[FordIVTteam]

So no new APIM required or any changes to existing hardware? This is all just strictly software?

That's correct, cnsheets.

Rebecca

 

[JohnnyDop]

That's correct, cnsheets.

Rebecca

Is the new software still Flash based or was it moved onto the Silverlight platform?

 

[Sgt1411]

That is 250,000 existing owners in the U.S.
Guess they haven't figured out how to get it to the 200,000 owners up here.:scratch:

No, its just that Ford of Canada hasn't figured out the best way to take away some of the US functionality yet. Once they do we will get a floppy disc and instructions how to upgrade...LOL

 

[Tongo]

Is the new software still Flash based or was it moved onto the Silverlight platform?

Please no flash...Please no flash...Please no flash...

In any event, thanks to the Ford IVT team! Especially for making it driver installable instead of a dealership visit.

 

[Tongo]

No, its just that Ford of Canada hasn't figured out the best way to take away some of the US functionality yet. Once they do we will get a floppy disc and instructions how to upgrade...LOL

I thought the Canadian update was slated to be punch cards???


j/k