Entering GPS coordinates

[LorenFisher]

I just got my Explorer and I'm trying to enter GPS coordinates into the nav. I've searched everything and looked at the dreaded owner's manual, but I can't figure out how to enter GPS numbers without a street address. Any suggestions?

 

[182RG]

There is no direct GPS input mechanism. Apparently, it was originally there, but was removed in a subsequent update.

 

[LorenFisher]

Wow, that is amazing. It seems rather basic to me.

 

[gdecamp]

I don't ever remember it being there and I got my 2011 Explorer Limited in May 2011. That being said I could have overlooked it but it was something I tried to find right from the start in fact I asked here in a post way back.

From 11/2011

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333218

Maybe I wasn't clear enough then...

 

[Lewisra]

I don't ever remember it being there and I got my 2011 Explorer Limited in May 2011. That being said I could have overlooked it but it was something I tried to find right from the start in fact I asked here in a post way back.

From 11/2011

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333218

Maybe I wasn't clear enough then...

It was there, I believe it was version 2.11.

 

[FordIVTteam]

Hey everyone!

I just want to jump in and confirm that in a previous version of MFT, you were able to input latitude and longitude. Currently, you can search for a destination using the following methods:

-City Center
-Intersection
-POI (and all of the available categories)
-Pressing on the map and setting that location as a destination

Let me know if you have any questions!

Rebecca

 

[LorenFisher]

Thanks Rebecca, with many locations posting latitude and longitude coordinates, it sure would be a good upgrade to be able to punch them in.

 

[ieee_raider]

Hey everyone!

I just want to jump in and confirm that in a previous version of MFT, you were able to input latitude and longitude. Currently, you can search for a destination using the following methods:

-City Center
-Intersection
-POI (and all of the available categories)
-Pressing on the map and setting that location as a destination

Let me know if you have any questions!

Rebecca

Will we ever be able to load POI's via USB or SD card? Or send via bluetooth?

 

[FordIVTteam]

Thanks Rebecca, with many locations posting latitude and longitude coordinates, it sure would be a good upgrade to be able to punch them in.

You're welcome!

Will we ever be able to load POI's via USB or SD card? Or send via bluetooth?

I cannot speculate on future enhancements or features, but I suggest getting your voice heard on our Ford Social site (you too, [MENTION=266546]LorenFisher[/MENTION]). Here's the link to post your ideas:

http://social.ford.com/your-ideas/technologies/infotainment/

Rebecca

 

[Doug10]

I made a video on how to enter latitude and longitude coordinates in fords navigation.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Doug.
Thank you very much for that very informative video. I'm sure it will help many of the members.

Peter