Ford is expanding its SYNC® connectivity system, adding Android Auto™, enabling easier and safer access to Google voice search, Google Maps, Google Play Music and more via steering wheel controls and touch screen In North America, Ford is making Android Auto available on all 2017 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3, starting with the all-new Ford Escape. Owners of 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 will have an opportunity to upgrade later in the year.

For safety reasons, Android Auto's third-party apps are limited to those that playback media from your phone. At that, they share a pretty consistent user interface. Yesterday, an update to the Audible app added an Android Auto component and other playback features.

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