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iPod Connectivity and Satellite Radio, Ford’s Growing Pride
Article by Jay Stevens
Without any difficulty, drivers can now enjoy audio presentations by plugging their iPod into their vehicles or by just listening to Sirius satellite radio. These innovations are brought by Ford to the automobile industry in its latest vehicle lineup. Said big changes are expected to double the sales of Ford vehicles in the year to come.
Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas noted, “We at Ford have pledged to listen more closely to our customers, and that includes knowing how they want to use their personal audio devices while driving. We see the booming trend in the audio marketplace, and we are responding quickly in our vehicles.”
In addition, Doug VanDagens, director of Ford’s product and business development for electronics said, “The iPod has been a huge hit, and we at Ford wanted to develop a way for people to bring the device into their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle without having to fuss with the device while driving. What we’ve accomplished with the integration of the iPod into our vehicles is just one piece of a much broader effort at Ford Motor Company to respond to customer trends more quickly.”
In 2007 Ford lineup, built-in auxiliary audio-input jacks were offered. The jacks allow iPod or mp3 player integration to come up with an impeccable audio output in the vehicle. Said lineup includes Ford Edge, Mustang, Fusion, Explorer, Expedition, Sport Trac, Ranger, F-150 and more.
Early next year, Ford will also be offering TripTunes Advanced audio system. The latter is an iPod integration that provides quality sounds even while recharging. TripTunes Advanced allows the driver to keep the ipod in the glove box and select or manage music through the radio controls or steering wheel.
Another upcoming offer by Ford is the incorporation of Sirius radio. Field’s also noted, “In 2005, less than half of our vehicles were available with a navigation system, satellite radio or auxiliary audio inputs. For 2007, we’re doubling the models available with a navigation system and quadrupling the number with SIRIUS satellite radio.”
In this regard, Ford Mustang performance parts as well as those of Fusion, F-150 and other Ford vehicles were designed to cater to said phenomenal innovations.
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Sirius Radio question by Billy P: How can improve the quality of my Sirius radio?
I recently purchased a Sirius Stratus 6 Dock-and-Play Radio and installed it in my car. unfortunately I can only use te fm transmitter. The problem is that there are some stations that work ok, but there is still a consistent fuzz. I was wondering if it is the radio itself or I need a stronger fm transmitter. Help is much appreciated. Best Answer gets the Points!
Sirius Radio best answer:
Answer by Snow Raver
-Get a pair of headphones that have a long cable.
-plug them into the back of the dock (in the FM antenna hole, not the line out hole)
-Run the headphones, out of the car and wrap the headphone wire around your antenna.
-Profit!