Ford insists that MyFord, MyLincoln Touch technology are not distractions

Despite criticism that in-vehicle technology called MyFord Touch is a driver distraction, Ford Motor Co.'s CEO said that it will not remove it but will improve it. CEO Alan Mulally told a group of auto analysts at the Detroit Auto Show that a few years ago, the company took the position that it will be “operating in a wired world.” He said that Ford determined that the best value it could add was to improve the driving experience. Ford thought that the best way to do that would be to keep the hands on the wheel and voice-activate other functions.
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uaw_lax - 1/14/2011 11:36:42 AM

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next thing you know they will be saying looking at your speedometer is to distracting.

Aikon - 1/15/2011 7:29:01 AM

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BD You are so right

Well the speedometer is distracting and so I hope Ford adds a feature to its navigation package that warns the driver when they are going over the speed limit ( If it is not already in it now ) Voice activated controls is also where the future is in both the autos and mobile devices. So Ford Sync is right on with their direction.

mini22 - 1/15/2011 5:22:40 PM

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Frankly there should not be any touch controls at all. Everything should be voice activated. You should never have to take your eyes off the road for a second.Any system that require you to do so is potentially dangerous.