ElectricFan69 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Having enjoyed our 16 FFH for almost 5 years now, got another one since our 08 TCH was in a 'totaling' accident. The new to me (candidate name is 'Grey Lady') is a 19 Energi with titanium trim level. Early impression is quite positive. Still trying to figure out some things. 1. I'm having some difficulty in linking the car to 'Android Auto'. The USB ports seem to not be powered (3 different cables, 2 different phones fail to charge or connect to Sync). Does anyone know the fuse I should check for the USB ports? The owners' manual isn't all that clear on that subject. 2. The MyFord app speaks to a screen confirmation once I enter the VIN/modem number. I don't get such a screen. 3. The car seems to connect to the WiFi, and has 'decent' signal. However, it goes into the squircle spin checking for updates. 4. The car arrived with a number of 'leftovers' from previous owner / test drivers (e.g. paired phone lists). I ended up doing a 'master reset', which should have removed such detritus. Is there anything else that needs doing to clear the mess up? 5. Has anyone come up with effective work-arounds for the luggage space limitation? I have a hitch-mounted 'packer', that goes to a class III receiver from our SUV moment of insanity. Has anyone used something similar with the Fusion? Edited September 21, 2020 by ElectricFan69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted September 20, 2020 2. The confirmation screen is in the car sometime during the next 24 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricFan69 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, murphy said: 2. The confirmation screen is in the car sometime during the next 24 hours. Tried it a bit ago - and a confirmation dialog showed up. WOW! talk about SLOW response... Thanks for the info. It really would be helpful if Ford documented the time lag in the app 'help' pages. Guess that explains some of 'rant' reviews the app is getting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted September 21, 2020 The time lag is on purpose so that someone test driving a car can't link it to their phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwr Report post Posted September 21, 2020 This app you speak of, is it only for plug-in hybrids? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricFan69 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) The app is "MyFord Mobile" on google play. Based on the app highlights / comments, it seems the answer is yes, but also includes the Ford Electric Focus. "Free" for the first 5 years, then surcharged. The data provided is charge-centric, but it also has unlock and remote lock capability. MyFordMobile.com is a referenced website. Edited September 21, 2020 by ElectricFan69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted September 21, 2020 My car is over 7 years old and there has been no charge for the data connection. When 2G went away they installed a 3G modem for free. Now 3G is scheduled to go away in favor of LTE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricFan69 Report post Posted October 10, 2020 Well, there was a good reason why Android Auto wasn't working. Got the car into the local Ford dealer, they replaced the USB ports, and the thing is functional. The dealer also upgraded the Sync to 3.4 at my request. The refreshed UI is a step sideways - not sure how I like the fonts / colors that come with, or how to tailor them to my preference. Strangely, the UI and colors give me a 'stock' Win8 vibe - even though it's a Linux OS. Thing works well enough, and seems stable, but the aesthetics - ugh... The default font, in particular, just rubs me wrong. Anyone figured out a way to change it? Have mixed emotions on a bunch of the features 'unlocked' with Android Auto, as they require the data-hoovering Assistant to be active and fully permissive. Google Maps is a step up over the built-in nav maps, my podcast app is nicely integrated into the head unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pensanole Report post Posted October 26, 2020 new to the family also.... Is there a way to know from the VIN what options I have on this very complicated vehicle with a 500 page owners manual? 2017 ES w/ 4 wheels is all I know for sure....@7K miles, GREAT ride! Thanks for any help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricFan69 Report post Posted October 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Pensanole said: new to the family also.... Is there a way to know from the VIN what options I have on this very complicated vehicle with a 500 page owners manual? 2017 ES w/ 4 wheels is all I know for sure....@7K miles, GREAT ride! Thanks for any help. Different Ford dealers can get you the 'original' Monroney sticker re-printed with the VIN. That will tell you all the packages installed. Ford used to provide that 'for free', but that seems to be more restricted these days. There are some sites that claim to do that for a price. Search "Ford Monroney sticker print" for sites... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
