[Devon]

Nice review here, with comparisons to the V6 Mustang.

 

[jimclark]

Well, not much in the way of actual comparison to the V6 Mustangs of the world, but a very nice review nonetheless.

 

[Ronbo]

I understand these reviewers who comment that the small buttons on the MFT screen are hard to use, but they don't seem to know (or acknowledge) that most functions are easily and accurately controlled via voice commands.

 

[jimclark]

I'm still working on getting to that easy and accurate control you speak of--but I get the point. In fairness to the designers/engineers, they're trying to fit a fair bit of stuff in a small space.

 

[FordIVTteam]

I'm still working on getting to that easy and accurate control you speak of--but I get the point. In fairness to the designers/engineers, they're trying to fit a fair bit of stuff in a small space.

Hi jimclark,

Here is a list of voice commands to get you started with MyFord Touch: http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/voice-command-categories-sync-myford-touch If you're using accurate commands and still experience issues, let me know. I'll help troubleshoot.

Kim

 

[jimclark]

Hi jimclark,

Here is a list of voice commands to get you started with MyFord Touch: http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/voice-command-categories-sync-myford-touch If you're using accurate commands and still experience issues, let me know. I'll help troubleshoot.

Kim

Thanks, Kim. As I said, I'm still working on it, but it's getting better. The biggest issue is simply that (some of) the commands don't come naturally to me just yet--and I don't want to have to be thinking about what I have to say as I drive. That, and sometimes the system doesn't "understand" what I said--it's recognition abilities aren't perfect yet. But, repetition brings mastery, however, so I'll get there, I'm sure.

 

[FordIVTteam]

Thanks, Kim. As I said, I'm still working on it, but it's getting better. The biggest issue is simply that (some of) the commands don't come naturally to me just yet--and I don't want to have to be thinking about what I have to say as I drive. That, and sometimes the system doesn't "understand" what I said--it's recognition abilities aren't perfect yet. But, repetition brings mastery, however, so I'll get there, I'm sure.

Oh, I'm sure you'll get there. You can give the command WHAT CAN I SAY until the commands come naturally to you. The MyFord Touch system will let you know which commands you can use at that time.

Kim

 

[jimclark]

Unfortunately, the "what can I say" sometimes comes out in an exasperated tone with a couple of colorful adjectives attached. That doesn't work well. I keep expecting it to respond with, "I can't let you do that, Dave."

 

[FordIVTteam]

Unfortunately, the "what can I say" sometimes comes out in an exasperated tone with a couple of colorful adjectives attached. That doesn't work well. I keep expecting it to respond with, "I can't let you do that, Dave."

Sometimes Samantha (the SYNC lady) has a mind of her own, so you never know!
Keep at it; I'll be here if you need help.

Kim

 

[jimclark]

Samantha, eh? Maybe now I can sweet-talk her a bit. You know: "Now, Sam, I love to hear your luscious voice, and I'll ask you to do something again in a few minutes just to hear you, but can you please . . . ."