There's nothing quite like someone showing up to a party with a karaoke machine, only to announce the microphone is off-limits once everyone starts having fun. That's essentially what one Ford owner's latest over-the-air software update promised: streaming video and built-in karaoke for his truck, but there was some pretty important fine print.
The TikTok clip from creator Feels for Wheels (@feelsforwheels) seems to view the entire proposition of in-car karaoke as a novelty or a luxury, but there's clearly a bit of angst over the fact that the driver's participation becomes limited once the wheels start turning. An on-screen software update spells out that when the vehicle is taken out of park, lyrics will no longer appear on the infotainment screen, and passengers will need to use a provided QR code on their smartphone to keep up with the song.
“That’s kind of fun and silly! Good job, Ford,” he remarks in the video that's been viewed more than 6,500 times.
Ford: Karaoke Party And More Via OTA
The karaoke app is one ingredient in a growing buffet of options that Ford has included in recent over-the-air (OTA) software updates. OTA software has become a bigger part of Ford's ownership experience, using remote updates to add capabilities to vehicles already in customers' driveways.
