Ford Launches App With ‘On the Go’ Navigation

Ford's new SYNC app

Drivers with Ford SYNC-equipped vehicles that have Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) services can now use an Apple iOS (iPhone and iPad) or Android app designed to help get them where they need to go with more information.

The SYNC Destinations mobile app gives users of TDI services mobile access to a host of navigation and traffic information specifically designed to make any trip easier.

This comes a day after Ford announced that SYNC will allow parents to lock-out access to explicit programming on satellite radio. The lockout feature is being added to Ford's MyKey technology, which already give parents tools to boost safe teen driving habits. MyKey is a programmable key that lets parents limit a vehicle’s top speed, limit radio volume and encourage safety-belt usage by muting the radio until front occupants buckle up.

Given my recent PVI with the Mercedes, these kinds of features might push me into a Ford. Do apps like these interest you?