Stay in touch and in command while you’re on the road — all totally hands-free — using Amazon Alexa Built-in capabilities in your new Ford truck or SUV. This advanced voice recognition technology delivers a comprehensive hands-free experience with the convenience of in-home and now in-vehicle voice commands to handle questions, perform commands, and access smart features.
Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of Amazon Alexa Built-in to new Ford vehicles with this guide crafted by the specialists TERA Ford in Plano, IL. Our team will be happy to answer any questions or provide additional details when you contact us online or call us at (630) 552-8058.
New 2022 model year as well as the latest Ford trucks and SUVs may come equipped with Amazon Alexa Built-in capabilities straight from the factory, while 2021 or 2022 models not standardly equipped may be eligible to receive a Ford Power-Up over-the-air software update. Requirements include access to Amazon Alexa Built-in an Amazon account, SYNC® 4, FordPass Connect, and connected service through the FordPass® app.
As the Ford lineup develops, stay tuned for further model availability.
In the meantime, browse the inventory at our dealership in Plano, IL, to find your favorite new Ford vehicle equipped with Amazon Alexa Built-in. To check whether the model you’re interested in has Amazon Alexa Built-in, contact the team at TERA Ford in Plano, IL, via our convenient online form or by calling us at (630) 552-8058.
Current Ford models with Alexa Built-in include:
“Alexa, how can my Ford help make life easier and more connected?”
The answers are as numerous as the uses you have for your Ford — with over 100,000 Alexa Auto Skills available. With eligible new models featuring Amazon Alexa Built-in, the first three years of service are complimentary. With intelligent voice command technology at your beck and call, all you have to do is say “Alexa,…” and your command or question. Have Alexa check on traffic conditions and drive time for your commute, get directions, add a dozen eggs to your shopping list, add an appointment to your calendar, check the weather conditions while you’re out and about, and look up the answers to your toughest trivia night questions. If you have compatible smart home controls, you can even access those via the Amazon Alexa Built-in to your Ford.
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The next evolution for the Amazon Alexa Built-in skill is coming with enhanced Car Control capabilities that will allow you to customize the voice controls for in-cabin commands to your natural vocabulary. Using Alexa teachable AI technology, enhanced Car Control will allow you to say “Alexa, crank up the AC” or “Alexa, it’s too hot in here.” At first, Alexa will ask for clarification to determine what you mean — and will use those clarifications to respond appropriately the next time. Vehicles with Amazon Alexa Built-in will receive enhanced Car Control automatically when it becomes available.
Yes, using the FordPass Alexa skill for your smart home device, you can remote start and stop, lock and unlock, check your vehicle’s range and mileage, control charging, and more. Your vehicle will need to be equipped with the SYNC/FordPass Connect modem.
Yes, the SYNC 4 system with enhanced voice recognition comes with three years of complimentary Amazon Alexa Built-in.
Ask questions, give in-vehicle and smart home commands, shop Amazon, check your calendar, get directions, and more with Amazon Alexa Built-in.
Are you ready to explore the world of possibilities that Alexa Built-in has to offer in a new Ford truck or SUV? Scroll through the new inventory at our Ford dealership in Plano, IL, to see what’s available and schedule a test drive. Not sure which models have the capabilities you’re looking for? Get in touch with a TERA Ford representative online or by calling us at (630) 552-8058 and we’ll be happy to help.
