202A spec without navigation! How to get?

[Rather be flying]

You don't have to get leather to get the moonroof, right?

I'm pretty sure you do.

 

[peterk9]

Something I've run into is I don't want leather, so Ford says I can't have Nav...or a sunroof.:thumbdwn:

I just went to the Ford.ca website and built a base model with cloth seats and was able to add the dual panel moonroof as an option without any problem. I tried the same at Ford.com and it looks like you have to move up to the XLT in order to add a dual panel moonroof. You can add it and have cloth seats.

 

[Rather be flying]

I just went to the Ford.ca website and built a base model with cloth seats and was able to add the dual panel moonroof as an option without any problem. I tried the same at Ford.com and it looks like you have to move up to the XLT in order to add a dual panel moonroof. You can add it and have cloth seats.

Thanks. I will check that out.

 

[Mishtar]

People you have to understand that there will also need to be some hardware to install in order to have navigation (ie. GPS reciever, antenna's and etc...) without these extra pieces of hardware to go along with the software it won't work.

But if you have My Ford Touch and you can get turn by turn directions with out the actual Navigation, then would it not go to say that the hard ware is in there already?

 

[edge929]

1tufgt is correct. You WILL need a GPS receiver (installed at the factory) for this to work and not just a MyFord Touch software update and the SD card. As far as installing this at a later date, I'm not sure if it can be done by the dealer or not.

The turn by turn directions most likely uses a less sophisticated (read: cheaper) positioning system and not a full blown GPS.

Edit, I'm wrong. From Ford's website:
SYNC with Turn-by-Turn Directions make it easy to get the information you need, right when you need it. With advanced vehicle sensors, integrated GPS technology, and comprehensive map and traffic data, you'll have the info you need whenever you need it.

http://www.ford.com/technology/sync/features/#page=FeatureCategory3

On Google maps:
With Send to SYNC, you can use Google® Maps or MapQuest® via your laptop or desktop to locate a destination, then send it directly to your vehicle's SYNC system for directions.

 

[edge929]

Burying the hatchet with the "Can I send Google Maps to my Sync enabled vehicle?" Yes you can, here's all the info from Google's website:


This service allows SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscribers to send business listings and street address information from Google Maps to your SYNC®-equipped Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle.

What is required to use this service?
To use this service, you must have a 2010 or later model vehicle and an active SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription. Some additional restrictions may apply; visit www.syncmyride.com for complete details.

How can I send my Google Maps destination to my vehicle?
To send a destination, simply search Google Maps for a listing or address as you normally would. Once you locate your destination, click Send at the top of the page. Alternately, you can select the "more" link followed by Send from the destination information pop-up. Next, select the Car option and the appropriate vehicle make: Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury. Enter the mobile phone number associated with your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription and select Send.

When you get into your car, simply press the Voice button and say "Services." (Note: Your phone must be paired and connected.) Once connected to SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information services, you will be prompted to receive your destination download. Confirm that you would like to have the destination downloaded, and the destination will be sent to your vehicle.

Why do I need to provide my Mobile Phone Number?
Your SYNC® account number is the mobile phone number you used to create and activate your account on www.syncmyride.com. In order to link your Google destination to your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information account, you are required to provide your mobile phone number to Google. Google’s privacy policy will apply to the mobile number you provide.

I don't have a navigation system in my vehicle -- can I still use this feature?
Yes, SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information services will provide you with turn-by-turn route instructions from your current location to the destination set in Google Maps.
Additionally, if your vehicle is a 2011 or later model vehicle, is equipped with a navigation system, and has an active SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription, your destination in Google Maps will be downloaded to your in-vehicle navigation system. Your in-vehicle navigation system will calculate your route based on your in-vehicle navigation preferences.

Does it cost anything to use this service?
No, if you are the original owner, this service is included in your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription. For subsequent owners, the service is available when you create an account at www.syncmyride.com and activate the Traffic, Directions and Information service (additional cost required, visit www.syncmyride.com for details).

Where does it work?
This service is available only in the United States.

Can I download a specific route that I generated on maps.google.com to my vehicle?
No, only the destination is sent to the vehicle. SYNC® or your navigation system will determine the route.

Can I download more than one destination to my vehicle at a time?
No, only one destination at a time can be sent.

When I attempt to send my destination to SYNC®, why do I receive one of the following error messages:

"Sorry, we were unable to send this message at this time. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if Google is having trouble communicating with SYNC®. Please try again later.
"Invalid user account. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if SYNC® is unable to match the mobile phone number that you entered with an active SYNC® account. Please confirm that you have typed your mobile phone number accurately and that you have excluded the country code "1" from the beginning of the number. If the number is correct, visit www.syncmyride.com to verify your SYNC® account status and that the mobile phone number entered is the active SYNC® account mobile phone number.
"Sorry, this destination cannot be sent to your device. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if your destination is located outside of the United States, or if you attempt to send a destination within the United States that does not have an associated street address (for example, selecting a point directly from the map or by entering a latitude and longitude coordinate).

What happens if I request a Google Maps destination to be sent to SYNC®, but I request a second Google Maps destination to be sent to SYNC® before I download the first destination?
The SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information service will accept only one destination at a time. Therefore, the last destination sent will be the active destination available for downloading to the vehicle.

Can I send a Google Maps destination to a vehicle that is not mine?
Because your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription is associated with your mobile phone number and not your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), your SYNC® subscription will work in any Traffic, Directions and Information-equipped Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle. Simply pair and connect your phone to the vehicle, press the Voice button, say "Services", and once connected you will be presented with the option to download the destination to the vehicle.

How do I access my Google Maps Destination from within my vehicle?
After successfully sending the desired destination to SYNC® from Google Maps, simply follows these steps to download the destination to your SYNC® Traffic, Direction and Information equipped vehicle:

Press the Voice button and issue the voice command "Services" to connect to the Ford SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information Service.
When prompted with a notification that a new location has been sent from Google Maps, simply say "Yes" to download the destination to your vehicle.
SYNC® will save your Google Maps destination as a saved point by the name of "Web Point." Should you decide not to download the destination when prompted, simply say "Destination to Web Point" at the Service main menu on your current or subsequent connection to SYNC® to receive your Google Maps destination.

I successfully sent a destination to SYNC® and then requested a route to that destination within my vehicle, but the route calculation failed. Why?
The map database content available on Google Maps is not the same content available with the SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information service or the navigation system equipped in some vehicles. Variances in map data can occasionally lead to situations where calculating a route to a destination sent from Google Maps is not possible because map data is missing and/or conflicting.

I need more information on SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information -- where can I go?
Please visit www.syncmyride.com for additional information.

 

[Mishtar]

Woot us canucks get screwed, I may have bought the nav if I knew that turn by turn directions were for US customers only.

 

[46er]

Burying the hatchet with the "Can I send Google Maps to my Sync enabled vehicle?" Yes you can, here's all the info from Google's website:


This service allows SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscribers to send business listings and street address information from Google Maps to your SYNC®-equipped Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle.

What is required to use this service?
To use this service, you must have a 2010 or later model vehicle and an active SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription. Some additional restrictions may apply; visit www.syncmyride.com for complete details.

How can I send my Google Maps destination to my vehicle?
To send a destination, simply search Google Maps for a listing or address as you normally would. Once you locate your destination, click Send at the top of the page. Alternately, you can select the "more" link followed by Send from the destination information pop-up. Next, select the Car option and the appropriate vehicle make: Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury. Enter the mobile phone number associated with your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription and select Send.

When you get into your car, simply press the Voice button and say "Services." (Note: Your phone must be paired and connected.) Once connected to SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information services, you will be prompted to receive your destination download. Confirm that you would like to have the destination downloaded, and the destination will be sent to your vehicle.

Why do I need to provide my Mobile Phone Number?
Your SYNC® account number is the mobile phone number you used to create and activate your account on www.syncmyride.com. In order to link your Google destination to your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information account, you are required to provide your mobile phone number to Google. Google’s privacy policy will apply to the mobile number you provide.

I don't have a navigation system in my vehicle -- can I still use this feature?
Yes, SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information services will provide you with turn-by-turn route instructions from your current location to the destination set in Google Maps.
Additionally, if your vehicle is a 2011 or later model vehicle, is equipped with a navigation system, and has an active SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription, your destination in Google Maps will be downloaded to your in-vehicle navigation system. Your in-vehicle navigation system will calculate your route based on your in-vehicle navigation preferences.

Does it cost anything to use this service?
No, if you are the original owner, this service is included in your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription. For subsequent owners, the service is available when you create an account at www.syncmyride.com and activate the Traffic, Directions and Information service (additional cost required, visit www.syncmyride.com for details).

Where does it work?
This service is available only in the United States.

Can I download a specific route that I generated on maps.google.com to my vehicle?
No, only the destination is sent to the vehicle. SYNC® or your navigation system will determine the route.

Can I download more than one destination to my vehicle at a time?
No, only one destination at a time can be sent.

When I attempt to send my destination to SYNC®, why do I receive one of the following error messages:

"Sorry, we were unable to send this message at this time. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if Google is having trouble communicating with SYNC®. Please try again later.
"Invalid user account. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if SYNC® is unable to match the mobile phone number that you entered with an active SYNC® account. Please confirm that you have typed your mobile phone number accurately and that you have excluded the country code "1" from the beginning of the number. If the number is correct, visit www.syncmyride.com to verify your SYNC® account status and that the mobile phone number entered is the active SYNC® account mobile phone number.
"Sorry, this destination cannot be sent to your device. Please visit the help page."
You will receive this message if your destination is located outside of the United States, or if you attempt to send a destination within the United States that does not have an associated street address (for example, selecting a point directly from the map or by entering a latitude and longitude coordinate).

What happens if I request a Google Maps destination to be sent to SYNC®, but I request a second Google Maps destination to be sent to SYNC® before I download the first destination?
The SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information service will accept only one destination at a time. Therefore, the last destination sent will be the active destination available for downloading to the vehicle.

Can I send a Google Maps destination to a vehicle that is not mine?
Because your SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information subscription is associated with your mobile phone number and not your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), your SYNC® subscription will work in any Traffic, Directions and Information-equipped Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle. Simply pair and connect your phone to the vehicle, press the Voice button, say "Services", and once connected you will be presented with the option to download the destination to the vehicle.

How do I access my Google Maps Destination from within my vehicle?
After successfully sending the desired destination to SYNC® from Google Maps, simply follows these steps to download the destination to your SYNC® Traffic, Direction and Information equipped vehicle:

Press the Voice button and issue the voice command "Services" to connect to the Ford SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information Service.
When prompted with a notification that a new location has been sent from Google Maps, simply say "Yes" to download the destination to your vehicle.
SYNC® will save your Google Maps destination as a saved point by the name of "Web Point." Should you decide not to download the destination when prompted, simply say "Destination to Web Point" at the Service main menu on your current or subsequent connection to SYNC® to receive your Google Maps destination.

I successfully sent a destination to SYNC® and then requested a route to that destination within my vehicle, but the route calculation failed. Why?
The map database content available on Google Maps is not the same content available with the SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information service or the navigation system equipped in some vehicles. Variances in map data can occasionally lead to situations where calculating a route to a destination sent from Google Maps is not possible because map data is missing and/or conflicting.

I need more information on SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information -- where can I go?
Please visit www.syncmyride.com for additional information.

All this just to get to a place on a map? It's sooooo much easier with a NUVI®

 

[1995E]

Is there someway I can use the integrated GPS for turn by turn and modify everything to where I can get the full blown navi which would have came if i got an Explorer with navi in the first place?