Ford offers free satnav updates from July
Dealers to upload SYNC2-compatible mapping data free of charge, during scheduled serviceFord has announced a new initiative that could save customers hundreds of dollars. From July 1, owners bringing their SYNC2-equipped vehicle into a Ford dealership for servicing can have the mapping data for the satnav system updated once a year for no extra charge.
According to Ford, the stats clearly show how important these map updates are. In any given year, around the country as many as 23,000 street names may change, 9000 new turn restrictions will be imposed, 2000 roundabouts will be built or modified, and the road network will grow by 120,000km.
Offering free map data updates for SYNC2 up to seven years will ensure the on-board navigation system is up to date as far as possible. And supplied gratis will save Ford owners something like $300 a year...
"The free map updates makes it easier for our customers to get around, and adds to other
unique conveniences such as our free loan car program and the value of our unique Auto Club program," said Ford Australia president, Graeme Whickman.
"We are investing more in Australia than any other automaker, including billions in R&D, a record number of new vehicles and a new way of doing business at our dealerships."
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