Ford Sync 3 Infotainment Review

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  • Hello guys, and welcome back to Car Obsession. In this video I talk you through the Ford Sync 3 infotainment system and give you my thoughts on it. In case you are wondering which Ford model it is fitted to, in this instance it's the new Focus Active X estate. There will be a full review coming for this car, so stay tuned for it.
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  • @sophiahernandez7088
    @sophiahernandez7088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you. Saved me a trip to the dealer!!❤

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I could help Sophie, thanks for watching!

  • @artemkatelnytskyi
    @artemkatelnytskyi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I personally love the clear and simple look of the system :)

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Artem, thanks for watching.

  • @danielleroux6490
    @danielleroux6490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Aaron for the infotainment review! I think the height and positioning of the screen is ideal for not obscuring the view of the road but still being in the line of sight of the driver so that the navigation and other features can easily be viewed/accessed. Plus having the climate control below and with real physical buttons is much better than the design in the Mk8 Golf.

  • @gsgfawcett
    @gsgfawcett 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Liked this and the full car review. Getting mine in the July (without HUD or B&O audio) and this makes me even happier with my decision

    • @schwaffle9969
      @schwaffle9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now you and your stocks can crash general motors are superior

    • @Rocky0Road
      @Rocky0Road 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting focus 2022 race red 1.5 diesel 120hp
      Upgraded alloys
      Panoramic sun roof
      Full led headlights
      B&O sound system

    • @gsgfawcett
      @gsgfawcett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rocky0Road nice

    • @Rocky0Road
      @Rocky0Road 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gsgfawcett thanks

  • @waynegreene6405
    @waynegreene6405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beaut video mate. My daughter is picking up her new Focus in a few days here in Australia but the SYNC system you have there is the same as ours. Thank you.

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Wayne, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback!

  • @Elconbrioso
    @Elconbrioso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your comprehensive review. Had a C-max with Sync 3 v2.2 for about a month now and finding it pretty useful. It can send you down some strange country lanes though, and so you have to take some routes, with a pinch of salt. But it is quite accurate on showing the destination - I recently had to find a small business on a very long road, and it was v helpful .
    One useful feature is that it shows you what the speed limit is .
    I'm putting off updating the system as, apparently , this can take up to two hours to complete and has to be undertaken with the engine running for those two hours

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Peter, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

  • @mapstardamo1624
    @mapstardamo1624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for vid fella

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No probs, thanks for watching 👍🏽.

  • @mrakmrakmrakmrak
    @mrakmrakmrakmrak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review, thanks! Can you mention in the coming car review, what kind of navigation details can be viewed on the head-up display?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Martin, thanks for watching. I'm afraid it's too late for that, as the review was filmed weeks ago, and I don't think that was mentioned.

    • @AlexDurnea
      @AlexDurnea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi @Martin. On the HUD it's going to show you the next junction and the distance until then. It's exactly what you will see on the screen on the top left corner on green background (see minute 6:00).

  • @MichaelLaing-dm4wn
    @MichaelLaing-dm4wn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb big man

  • @AKREBinGOLGESi
    @AKREBinGOLGESi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I have focus hatchback active 2023.. while i was expecting it with sync 3.0 version on it but somehow it is delivered with sync 2.5 and the dealer seems have no idea about the failure and support team say it is not possible to update it to any other newer versions…any suggestions?

  • @jonnytentpeg
    @jonnytentpeg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there mate great review I find the sync infotainment system is pretty good tbh but the problem I'm having with it in my focus titanium x 2019 at the moment is the voice on the satnav and read out loud text message option is that the voice is glitching/stammering never had a problem in the 12 months I've had her but recently this has started happening do you have a fix for this many thanks jonny 👍

  • @Mania28
    @Mania28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You can change the design of the background and icons in the settings

    • @vintsent7749
      @vintsent7749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      First thing I did : changed it to night mode

    • @casejoe344
      @casejoe344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies these days.

    • @karterares3064
      @karterares3064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Case Joe Yea, I have been using flixzone} for since december myself :D

  • @tomlundy3862
    @tomlundy3862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fords system is great, straightforward, easy to use and good size touch buttons, unlike some I could mention.

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tom, thanka for the comment and thanks for watching.

  • @michel355
    @michel355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I read in another test one critical point and that is if you are using CarPlay it’s not possible to go back to the satnav or radio unless you uncable the iPhone. I think this will occures with Android auto as well. Pretty annoying I think and worthwhile to improve.

  • @dariaferolacento5701
    @dariaferolacento5701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can I replace this with my older Kenwood Car Hifi System which also carries Aux-In and more? Thanks in advance!

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no idea I'm afraid Daria, I'd recommend speaking with a car audio specialist.

  • @jassingh_
    @jassingh_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the Radio system allow use of AM and FM frequencies, in addition to DAB?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FM, yes, AM, not sure pal. Thanks for watching.

  • @Argiedan
    @Argiedan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got sync3 2.3 but didn't come with navigation :(
    I'll try the update today using my a pendrive

    • @Argiedan
      @Argiedan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used a 1TB external hard disk and everything went fine. I think system works longer than before, it was ridiculous how soon it turned off to save battery

    • @cruelsun1227
      @cruelsun1227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who needs satnav when you have android auto so you can use waze or google maps?

  • @Rocky0Road
    @Rocky0Road 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Getting focus ST Line 2022 race red 1.5 diesel 120hp
    Upgraded alloys
    Panoramic sun roof
    Full led headlights
    B&O sound system

  • @deafgadget
    @deafgadget 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you having any problem with nat sav? i got ford c max 2015 with sync 2 is crap sat nav gave me wrong places how about sync 3?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Drew, thanks for watching. I didn't have any problems with the sat nav whilst I had the car (that I can remember, at least).

  • @hometechUK
    @hometechUK 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just wish the infotainment screen had themes, I'm not a fan of the blue look, I prefer a dark grey or dark black theme.

  • @gavinreid8351
    @gavinreid8351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Agreed. Design likes a look cheap add on.

  • @user-sm5qz6tj6l
    @user-sm5qz6tj6l ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aaron my audio has switched off on ecosport sync 3 and I'm unable to switch it back on.

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  ปีที่แล้ว

      Without meaning to sound silly, is it simply in mute?

  • @JoaoRelego
    @JoaoRelego 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Does it have a night mode? With black background and so on.. seems to be pretty jarring at night

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From memory I believe it does, thanks for watching.

    • @AlexDurnea
      @AlexDurnea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it has for sure.

  • @iain8837
    @iain8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I mean you basically proved how poor this search function is, when you type a post code, it finds the town, select the town, then on every other system in the world it would as for street name then ask for house number, but on this system it’s just post code then start. To find an address, you need to type the whole thing, start to finish, and it doesn’t help you as you type!!!! The easiest way is by voice commands, read out the address. I’m still trying to find a way to search post code then street etc

  • @so7989
    @so7989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What dash cam are you using please ?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there, thanks for watching. I use GoPros.

  • @mathewrichardson1634
    @mathewrichardson1634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review but needs to know all info and not bit part. If you access the hidden menu you can change the layout of the display to make it more slick looking. Also he needs to understand a postcode is for a whole road and not a specific location which is why it has taken him halfway down a road!

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Matthew, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback. I understand that a postcode can cover a whole road, but normally a postcode for a business will take you the business itself as opposed to somewhere random nearby.

    • @jonnytentpeg
      @jonnytentpeg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Matthew could you tell me about the hidden menu option please many thanks jonny 👍

  • @lusiscus
    @lusiscus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't get mobile apps to work with my Android phone, any ideas please?

  • @michalkowalik89
    @michalkowalik89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it is possible to enter dubug mode and change the skin

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No idea I'm afraid, that's a bit too techy for my skills. Thanks for watching.

    • @michalkowalik89
      @michalkowalik89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CarObsession you should press one of the buttons on radio for like 10s this will bring debugging mode used by programmers to develop synh 3. in this mode you are able to turn one testing features which will enable you to select the skin of the navigation.

    • @Argiedan
      @Argiedan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michalkowalik89 you found the answer to your question?

    • @michalkowalik89
      @michalkowalik89 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Argiedan I wasn't asking but giving a tip. You can find detailed instructions here th-cam.com/video/Zpr5QThUNMk/w-d-xo.html

  • @paulstamp3311
    @paulstamp3311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the screen drop down? so you dont have to see it?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it doesn't. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

    • @paulstamp3311
      @paulstamp3311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CarObsession thanks! that's annoying!

  • @laszlog123
    @laszlog123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a GPS review not a infotainment review, Hows the Radio??

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Laszlog, I beg to differ as I run through the different modes, not just the sat nav. I can't really test the radio because of music copyright issues, plus it's difficult to get across on camera how good a sound system is as it won't sound the same on the video as it does in real life. The radio worked just fine, though I had no issues with it. Thanks for watching.

  • @philipwilliams4656
    @philipwilliams4656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not the Active X then?

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it is the Active X. I just put Focus Active instead of Active X as I thought more people would know what it was. Thanks for watching.

  • @JJFHNREHJEDK
    @JJFHNREHJEDK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The interface is disgusting. What the hell were they thinking? Looks 20 years out of date and is just tacky

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you think that's bad, you wanna see the Honda Connect system! Thanks for watching Rhys.

    • @JJFHNREHJEDK
      @JJFHNREHJEDK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CarObsession I’ll have a look - at least we can use Apple CarPlay

    • @CarObsession
      @CarObsession  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJFHNREHJEDK th-cam.com/video/rxRy0XUYRTQ/w-d-xo.html that's my review on it.