Your thoughts on Sync 4 in your new 2025 Sport

[wireman]

Was the Activ AWD? I know the FWD is a CVT, and AWD is an 8 speed.

The 1.5L could be an issue based on its HP & torque ratings for me.

Especially with my last 4 vehicles being a 2.0L with at least 220 HP.

I'm sure I would get use to the HVAC controls on the screen.

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[SteveI]

Was the Activ AWD? I know the FWD is a CVT, and AWD is an 8 speed.

The 1.5L could be an issue based on its HP & torque ratings for me.

Especially with my last 4 vehicles being a 2.0L with at least 220 HP.

I'm sure I would get use to the HVAC controls on the screen.

It was an AWD. It definitely seemed to be a transmission issue to me. I test drove a 1.5L Bronco Sport and could have lived with the lower power vs 2.0L Bronco Sport.

 

[Schuelady]

It was an AWD. It definitely seemed to be a transmission issue to me. I test drove a 1.5L Bronco Sport and could have lived with the lower power vs 2.0L Bronco Sport.

I agree!! The 1.5L is enough for me and does have enough of get up and go for me! Even my husband thinks it runs great with the 1.5L! And they have great gas mileage too!!

 

[wireman]

It was an AWD. It definitely seemed to be a transmission issue to me. I test drove a 1.5L Bronco Sport and could have lived with the lower power vs 2.0L Bronco Sport.

I don't understand why Chevy doesn't offer the 2.0L as an option. I think Buick has it in there Envision.

We'll see down the road. Will be a lot of research and test drives for sure. Always the 2025 Sport to fall back on.

 

[o0260o]

I test drove a ‘25 Sasquatch Saturday.. very nice.. the only nit is to get to the recirc button it’s a 2-button press. Could get used to that.

That's a deal breaker for driving on the NJ turnpike. ?
Everything I hear about the new infortainment sounds like a step backwards.

 

[Dude]

That's a deal breaker for driving on the NJ turnpike. ?
Everything I hear about the new infortainment sounds like a step backwards.

Yeah I don’t like it either… would need to do more test drives to see if I can enable recirc without looking at the large screen or will see if there is a voice command to enable recirc (however at least one owner started there is no voice command for that)

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/ecosport/2020/discover-your-ford/sync/how-do-i-use-voice-commands/overview/

 

[Glamdring70]

Yeah, but where does your key and wallet go with the missing cubby? ? ?

 

[bentley72]

We’ve had our 25 for about a week. Is there a way to set the primary phone in sync 4? Every time after I drive it, my wife’s phone doesn’t want to connect. Other than that, liking sync 4

 

[DWG]

We’ve had our 25 for about a week. Is there a way to set the primary phone in sync 4? Every time after I drive it, my wife’s phone doesn’t want to connect. Other than that, liking sync 4

Yes, it is in phone settings. You can add unto 12 phones and designate which one is primary. With sync 3 when pairing a phone it would ask if you want the phone to be the primary phone. In sync 4 I do not believe it asks when pairing, you have go into phone settings and designate the primary phone as indicated below.

From page 400 of the 25 owners manual:

CONNECTING YOUR PHONE

Go to the settings menu on your device and switch Bluetooth® on.

Press the phone option on the feature bar.

1. Press Add Phone.
Note: A prompt alerts you to search for your vehicle on your cell phone.

2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note: A number appears on your cell phone and on the touchscreen.

3. Confirm the number on your cell phone matches the number on the touchscreen.
Note: The touchscreen indicates that you have successfully paired your cell phone.

4. Download the phonebook from your cell phone when you are prompted.
Note: If you pair more than one cell phone, use the phone settings on the center display to specify the primary phone. You can change this setting at any time.

 

[wireman]

If you have an I phone, go to settings, and then bluetooth, find sync, hit the "I" to the right and make sure "show message notifications" is turned on to receive text messages on Sync.

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