edgemaster Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Hi, I just read in my local newspaper that most modern cars report all kinds of data to their manufacturers and I am wondering if my 2009 Edge does that? It is equipped SYNC powered by Microsoft and once a week I hear a voice from the radio if I'm interested in a car health report I need to push the OK button, which I have never found on my radio (the original one with the 6 CD changer). Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Per this Ford Owner website FAQ page, complimentary Vehicle Health Reports for 2008 to 2016 Model Year vehicles were discontinued in August 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Apparently, my radio does not know that. I heard this message last week and the week before. And it does not answer my question about reporting data to Ford. If Ford servers can contact my radio it stands to reason that my radio can contact Ford, or? Would it help if I replaced the radio with a new head unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Your car would have to use your phone's data to report health reports (when it was working). So if you do not give it access it will not report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) The voice prompts your Pioneer 6-CD radio is offering about Sync Vehicle Health Reports are not due to Ford servers contacting your vehicle, but rather are the result of the Automatic Reminder setup for Vehicle Health Reports in your 2009 Edge's Sync system. If you refer to page 36 of the 2009 Sync Supplemental Guide (direct PDF download link), you will find the entry sequence for turning off those Automatic Reminders. That Supplemental Guide covers all functions of your Sync system and should enable you to utilize Sync to the fullest using a Bluetooth-capable cell phone or other USB-connected media device. The Sync Terms and Conditions web site page includes privacy-related descriptions of data that may be collected through your cell phone connection when using Sync Services. Other owner references for your 2009 Edge are available via this Ford website page link. Edited December 23, 2019 by Haz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Haz said: If you refer to page 36 of the 2009 Sync Supplemental Guide (direct PDF download link), you will find the entry sequence for turning off those Automatic Reminders. Good response Haz, and a very tactful way to say 'read the freaking manual'! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 I have never owned a horse, but I've heard if you lead a thirsty horse to water, it will drink. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Guys, Thanks for the detailed and subtle advice. I had no idea that a Sync Manual existed. Now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Since I've never encountered your issue, I poked around the web and discovered the Ford web page offering the manuals that weren't available to you. Your question helped me learn something new. We're all here to help and be helped by others. Merry Christmas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Gadgetjq said: Good response Haz, and a very tactful way to say 'read the freaking manual'! RTFM is much more succint. I've been using it since I started using Unix systems back in the mid 80s where everything had a manual page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Merry Christmas to y'all. Another question about this SYNC thing: If I replace the head unit SYNC will be gone, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) The omniscience of akirby on all-things-Ford causes me to reluctantly mention this online article that describes the preservation of Sync function by using the iDatalink Maestro and appropriate accessory cables when installing certain aftermarket radios. These videos show the complexity of such installations, but hey -- if you have a Ford & enough money & patience & money & time & money -- you can achieve almost anything. Did I mention money? Edited December 23, 2019 by Haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Haz, I appreciate your concern about my wallet. The thing is, I don't give a hoot about this SYNC thing, I haven't used it as long as I have owned that car. I'm only interested in a decent radio/CD player and a rear-view camera. That can't be too expensive or too difficult to install. Cheers, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 If your Edge is equipped with steering wheel audio controls, I expect accessory cables will enable those non-Sync/non-voice-control functions to work with higher-line replacement radios -- without breaking the bank. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Yes, those steering wheel audio controls can be connected to the head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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