The 2017 Ford Escape will arrive at dealers in May with FordPass services and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
On models equipped with SYNC Connect, which debuts for the first time on the 2017 Escape, users will be able to lock and unlock the doors, check fuel levels, schedule remote starts and locate their SUV, using their smartphones. Included in the Technology Package on the SE and Titanium trim levels, the feature is enabled through the FordPass mobile platform.
“SYNC Connect provides the convenience customers want. It was designed with the customer as the focus – everything the technology does is intended to improve the vehicle-owning experience“, said the Ford Connected Vehicle and Services Executive Director, Don Butler.
Enabled through a two-step verification process that makes sure personal information is protected and confirming setup on both the vehicle’s touchscreen and on the app, the service is provided for 5 years at no cost to customers. Besides SYNC Connect, the 2017 Escape will also be the first Ford to get the SYNC 3, with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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