choff1138 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 This is a guess to attempt to answer the software versions question asked a few posts ago. Being a software guy, Ford will most likely have only 1 version overall. The option menus are very extensive. You can customize it for any territory, Canada, US, Europe etc. Not that it is offered everywhere but it is configurable. The only real difference is the km vs. miles on that issue anyway. The Nav SD card would be NA North American or EU for Europe (if offered there), etc. Display languages would be a consideration and would probably be a feature added to the software in future if they every did go to a different area not currently offered. These are all simple things. The bigger item that affects the system speed is how much information is actually displayed. There is a ton of stuff going on when you are on a particular screen. All the other items like temp, music are still running in the background when you are in the phone display. So the processor is still multi-tasking. Between a possible weak processor (or overburdened processor) and the fact that it is working of solid state memory makes it a little slow. The video processors may also be overburdened. Dont know if we will ever know what the hardware specs are, unless you have a crow bar and alot of money to get it fixed after your inspection. I am sure that the software issues (km v. miles) will get fixed. I am sure that we might find some other small stuff and that they might optimize some speed issues. Regarding the update version and all. When you get your car, you can log into syncmyride.com and register your vin. It will tell you what software is loaded in your car and what updates are available for you to install yourself via a usb stick. Some upgrades may require dealer install. It will keep track of your versions via a file that the car makes on the usb fob and then uploaded back to the website. No realtime link from the car to the website or Ford. I only wish that Ford would give a list of features tweaked or upgraded on the software upgrades they offer on the site. They currently dont explain what each "patch" does or fixes. Ford is new to the world of software, user updates, etc and so are most car buyers. This is the first vehicle of its kind with all the tech stuff. There are enough tech guys/gals on the forum to help anyone in need. We should all stand behind Ford (an American company) in their efforts to bring us a car one step closer to the Audi in iRobot. I am surprised at Ford and very proud of what they have done. Well said. My brother just bought an Audi and we are constantly one uping the other on who got the nicer car - he's in Washington and I am in AK so it will be a while before we see each other, but it is fun for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I totally agree! This would let people know if they've found a solution to a particular problem instead of making us guess what changed. I learned in a chat with the SYNC support that there are NO upgrades for the 11 Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I learned in a chat with the SYNC support that there are NO upgrades for the 11 Edge. The website shows I have an update to download but I couldn't get it to load to my USB stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 The website shows I have an update to download but I couldn't get it to load to my USB stick Mine shows I have one to install also. I was able to put it onto the usb stick, plug it into the car and tell it to install. It looked like it was installing something. I wasn't able to upload results though. That's when I started the chat session and learned there were no updates. not confusing....IS IT?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Mine shows I have one to install also. I was able to put it onto the usb stick, plug it into the car and tell it to install. It looked like it was installing something. I wasn't able to upload results though. That's when I started the chat session and learned there were no updates. not confusing....IS IT?? Guess the dealer will be doing the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 The only time I have had the fan kick on real high was getting in it around 35-40 degree temps and it was trying to get up to 70 - but that only lasted a few seconds and it calmed back down. In the morning driving out of our garage at home - the fan doesn't react to it going from a nice warm bed to the harsh cold outdoors. We have been having below freezing in the morning but been just fine. Loving the heated seats though. ooo laa laaa Ok - it is cold today - 22f this morning - only 32 at lunch time - went out to car - fan kicks on like hurricane.... warm fast! that is what I am talking about. Every time I get in this car I like it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman1383 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 First off, love my new Edge! A few things I've noticed with mine, when listening to my USB and using the voice command "play folder ....." seems to freeze up and nothing really happens. Have to browse through the device and manually select my desired music folder. Also, is there a way to always have my preferred home screen come up? I like having my background image always up, and when it starts up it defaults back to the quadrants. Not a big deal just wondering if there's a way around that. The SYNC has been out for a few years now, you'd think you'd be able to change that voice by now! How cool would it be to have Mr. T pop up - whatchu want fool?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revOevoM Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Also, is there a way to always have my preferred home screen come up? I like having my background image always up, and when it starts up it defaults back to the quadrants. Not a big deal just wondering if there's a way around that. The original Sync manual was worded as though you could select one of the three and that would be your default. Note: The full corner display (2) with preselected shortcuts is the default home screen. This screen will momentarily appear at vehicle start up and will then transition to your chosen selection, if different. However, the wording has been modified in the new version. Looks like the winner is Screen Number 2! Note: The full corner display (2) with preselected shortcuts is the default home screen. This screen will appear at vehicle start-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I grew up in the days of B&W TVs that had actual knobs that you had to turn to get one of 13 channels. Sometimes you had to adjust the vertical hold to keep the picture from scrolling up. I wish I had that vertical hold knob today when backup camera started scrolling up. It corrected itself after I turned off the car and restarted. That's twice this has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpattie Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I grew up in the days of B&W TVs that had actual knobs that you had to turn to get one of 13 channels. Sometimes you had to adjust the vertical hold to keep the picture from scrolling up. I wish I had that vertical hold knob today when backup camera started scrolling up. It corrected itself after I turned off the car and restarted. That's twice this has happened. And no remote control..........um, .........so I have heard :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 For the second time in two weeks the clock in the car has gone off. It was just off an hour and will bet will be back to normal after I get back in it. First time it happened I didn't believe myself that it did it. Strange... I did use a Sync service to get directions (I wonder if that had anything to do with it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldtx Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Tonight I had the rear-view camera stay on while in Drive. Once I drove a hundred feet or so it went off. It's a bit disconcerting... I don' t have my Edge yet (finally ordered... yay!), but this is a feature that can be turned on & off. No clue what he did, but the dealer turned it on to show me... said it stays on until you reach a certain speed (6 mph sticks in my head?). So you should be able to turn that off somehow if it bugs ya! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I had this happen when selecting to use GPS time. Daylight Savings time option will also affect it of course. Tonight I had the rear-view camera stay on while in Drive. Once I drove a hundred feet or so it went off. It's a bit disconcerting... I've found that using the steering wheel seek button while listening to Sirius causes the console Tune control to stop working for a short time. There is a "delay" setting for the backup camera that let's it stay on for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hello again Today while driving to the store my "Check Engine" light came on. I restarted the car but still remains on. Anyone experience this yet on their new Edge? Mine only has less than 300 miles on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphile Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Mine shows I have one to install also. I was able to put it onto the usb stick, plug it into the car and tell it to install. It looked like it was installing something. I wasn't able to upload results though. That's when I started the chat session and learned there were no updates. not confusing....IS IT?? I tried the same thing as my "syncmyride" site said I too had an update available on my new 2011 Edge. I tried to updated it, but the car will not confirm the update when I went back to my PC after the install appeared to happen. :stats: I have exchanged a bunch of emails with the sync folks at Ford. They said my car is up to date (the site must be "confused") and I don't need to update anything right now. They indicated when FUTURE real updates occur, you will be able to update yourself via USB. This feels like the Sync folks at Ford are a bit behind with the new FMT/LMT equipped vehicles and the site. I hope they have updates soon...in just one week my MFT had locked and rebooted twice. I hate to say it (I am a Windows 7 fan), but just like a typical Microsoft OS...needs rebooting when it freaks out and has bad error handling. Very unsettling for the first car with new flagship MFT system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I tried the same thing as my "syncmyride" site said I too had an update available on my new 2011 Edge. I tried to updated it, but the car will not confirm the update when I went back to my PC after the install appeared to happen. :stats: I have exchanged a bunch of emails with the sync folks at Ford. They said my car is up to date (the site must be "confused") and I don't need to update anything right now. unsettling for the first car with new flagship MFT system. Try the syncmyride site again. I noticed yesterday that they have a new app to install. It's not an update but it does allow for you to upload the status when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmorabeto Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ive been experiencing a quirk where the Sirius music station pre-set name tabs disappear & then re-appear. sometimes just one, othertimes 2 at a time. the pre-sets still work, just the names disappear. Anyone else have this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleber Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ive been experiencing a quirk where the Sirius music station pre-set name tabs disappear & then re-appear. sometimes just one, othertimes 2 at a time. the pre-sets still work, just the names disappear. Anyone else have this issue? It happens to mine sometimes too. At first I was surprised and that I was getting a blind spot or something. Nope, just another undocumented feature. If you cycle the screen to the next set of presets and get back to the original, it is back. Feature still works, so hopefully it will be a soft fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfaninpa Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 There are two things I had on my previous car (2007 Acura RL) that I wish my 2011 MKX had. First, I like to know when my headlights are on, especially at dawn or dusk, in case I want them on and the auto sensor has not turned them on. I keep the switch in the auto setting but I like to know if they are on. My Acura had a light on my dashboard that I could always see when my lights were turned on. I don't see that on the MKX. Second, I wish there were turn signal indicators on the side mirrors. I think this is a great safety feature especially when changing lanes on the highway. For a $50,000 car, I wish they were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersmj Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have mine set to Purple and it defintely shines in the foot wells, cup holders and door handles while I'm driving. There is a slide bar that controls how bright it is. I have noticed that when I first open the doors at night the ambient color is always blue and then it changes to purple once I start the car. We just picked up our 2011 Edge yesterday and I noticed that discrepancy too -- no matter what we set the lights to using MyFord, they're always blue until you turn on the car. Seems like a bug to me. Wish they would always obey your setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersmj Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oh one other thing...twice now, when I started the Edge up, the radio had reverted to an AM station (it had been on Sirius when I shut the car off). WTH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpelt Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Maybe it is a setting tied to the key and it defaults to blue until it determines which key is being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 We just picked up our 2011 Edge yesterday and I noticed that discrepancy too -- no matter what we set the lights to using MyFord, they're always blue until you turn on the car. Seems like a bug to me. Wish they would always obey your setting. I reset myTouch yesterday and noticed that the Ambient setting went back to the blue. If you notice, the blue (cyan) it defaults to is the same color as the other built in lights on the door buttons and all. My guess is that the car does not know what the custom setting is until myTouch boots up. Thus the cyan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleber Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I reset myTouch yesterday and noticed that the Ambient setting went back to the blue. If you notice, the blue (cyan) it defaults to is the same color as the other built in lights on the door buttons and all. My guess is that the car does not know what the custom setting is until myTouch boots up. Thus the cyan I think you nailed it there Wilsons... boot baby boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Agree with you with regards to the lack of side mirror turn signal indicators. Along with the improvement to safety, Here we go again. How do they improve safety (especially considering only a fraction of people even use their turn signals to begin with)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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