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caplanm

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I have one of these on order. I'm nervous about all the glitchiness I've been reading about. I was prepared for the button loss / menu diving already, so I have come to peace with that one.
Ford is committed to Sync 4a (a/k/a 15" Screen). They are using it in the Mustang Mach-E and the F150 Lightning. I think the bugs and glitches will be addressed by over the air s/w updates.
 

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Ford is committed to Sync 4a (a/k/a 15" Screen). They are using it in the Mustang Mach-E and the F150 Lightning. I think the bugs and glitches will be addressed by over the air s/w updates.
If I'm not mistaken I thought I read Ford is transitioning to the Android Automotive operating system next year, like GM did. If so, Sync 4/4a is going to be short-lived. I'm sure they will still have a team working updates and fixes though. It helps the F150 and Mach E use it too. You don't want a situation with only a few users or they may be less willing and/or able to make updates (budget etc).
 

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Granted I have had my Timberline for only 11 days - no issues with Carplay with my iPhone 12 pro. When I drove my Raptor today I really felt like the system was antique. Get the 15" screen and learn to use it.
 

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If I'm not mistaken I thought I read Ford is transitioning to the Android Automotive operating system next year, like GM did. If so, Sync 4/4a is going to be short-lived. I'm sure they will still have a team working updates and fixes though. It helps the F150 and Mach E use it too. You don't want a situation with only a few users or they may be less willing and/or able to make updates (budget etc).

That is concerning. So the only expedition year with the 15" sync 4 will be the 2022?
 

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That is concerning. So the only expedition year with the 15" sync 4 will be the 2022?
It seems that the switch to Android has been delayed until late 2023. It will be introduced model by model, most likely in 2024 models. The 2023 Expedition will probably still have Sync 4a
 

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If that is the case, the expy won't get the new system until after its full redesign.
 

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We‘ve had our Timberline for 2 months now, 3500 miles including 700+ to Destin and back last week.

Literally zero issues. No freezes, no restarts, zero issue with CarPlay.

I’ve gotten used to the A/C controls, I’d still prefer buttons but got some muscle memory now and its not distracting to change it. Plus its now summer in Texas so the seats and temp stay on cold and high unless we are on a long trip.
 

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It seems that the switch to Android has been delayed until late 2023. It will be introduced model by model, most likely in 2024 models. The 2023 Expedition will probably still have Sync 4a
I believe it got delayed a few times already so that wouldn't surprise me. Would make the most sense to update it for the full redesign in few years then IMO.
 

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The ambient lighting was a decision made in my20. Choosing colors was locked only to the platinum trim and its like that for my22.
My 2019 Limited had the option to change the color of the ambient lighting, but my 2022 limited does not.
 

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My 2019 Limited had the option to change the color of the ambient lighting, but my 2022 limited does not.
Only the platinum allows you to change the color, been this way since my20.
 
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