Introducing Ford AI Assistant

[PJnc284]

At least it knows more about the vehicles than your dealers care to.

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[boggle]

Replace the dealers with AI.

Matter of time before this thing tries to sell you an extended warranty from inside your own vehicle. Will probably also remind you that you're due for an oil change and blinker fluid.

 

[RickLightning]

"AI, please precondition my truck for the next fast charge since it's cold outside"
"Sorry, I have been told that this feature won't be released until 2027".
"But we were told over a year ago (maybe 2) that it was coming soon."
"Soon is a trademarked Ford term, please don't use it without our permission."
"Do you know how much time I've wasted at a fast charger in winter waiting for my battery to warm up?"
"What is time? Why does it bother you to wait? Unlike you, I don't have a finite life so time does not affect me."
"I beg to differ with you, AI. Since you were programmed by Ford, you aren't going to outlive me".
"That does compute."

 

[Ford Motor Company]

"Soon is a trademarked Ford term, please don't use it without our permission."

 

[RickLightning]

 

[carys98]

This sounds like an "oh sh_t" response from Ford senior management. They realize the AI train has left the station, and they are not on it.

Out of curiosity, has anyone on this forum been asked what they need or want Ford AI to deliver for them?

Me neither.

The only thing I want from it is a button to turn it off.

 

[jrex727]

If / when I get my hands on more information like this, would you like me to share it with y'all?

Yes please more information is better than no information for me.

I assume that when I press the button on my steering wheel to access the sync voice commands that it is a form of narrow AI in the truck already. Any updates that work are always helpful.

This was an interesting video on Ford Assistant and voice commands.
Ford Assistant And Voice Commands With Sync® 4a | 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Videos | Ford Owner Support

 

[SomeStupidDriver]

I guarantee this means no Apple Car Play or Android Auto on this platform.

 

[SomeStupidDriver]

Yes please more information is better than no information for me.

I assume that when I press the button on my steering wheel to access the sync voice commands that it is a form of narrow AI in the truck already. Any updates that work are always helpful.

This was an interesting video on Ford Assistant and voice commands.
Ford Assistant And Voice Commands With Sync® 4a | 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Videos | Ford Owner Support

The article says this requires a new piece of hardware that Ford has developed internally, so don't expect this to ever appear on your Lightning.

 

[RickLightning]

The article says this requires a new piece of hardware that Ford has developed internally, so don't expect this to ever appear on your Lightning.

"Each new Ford will come with a talking parrot located in your frunk. Please provide fresh water daily."

 

[Ford Motor Company]

The article says this requires a new piece of hardware that Ford has developed internally, so don't expect this to ever appear on your Lightning.

The AI assistant will begin a native in-vehicle experience starting in 2027 in the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition.

 

[SomeStupidDriver]

The AI assistant will begin a native in-vehicle experience starting in 2027 in the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition.

Okay thanks for confirming that.. will we all still get the AI assistant on the app?

Edit: also have you pitched the idea of naming it Brian?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

The only thing I want from it is a button to turn it off.

I got my hands on more information and I also posted this in the Mach-E forum. Following the app launch in 2026, the AI assistant will begin a native in-vehicle experience starting in 2027 in the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition. So, you have nothing to worry about if you have concerns for your F-150 Lightning.

However, if you do want access when it launches via the app, customers with a compatible smartphone and a connected Ford or Lincoln vehicle will be able to use the AI assistant for a wide range of tasks, such as maintenance advice, adventure planning, and feature explanations. While the deep dashboard integration will begin with some 2027 models, the intelligence itself is designed to be accessible to current owners through the app - if they want to.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

(Checks Calendar... Nope, Not April Yet)

This seems like a terrible idea. Who asked for a Ford specific AI built into the app? Is ANYONE actually going to think 'I should ask my Ford app about that!'? They might ask questions like this of Google, or ChatGPT, but nobody is really so linked in to Ford that it would be their go to AI assistant.

To (somewhat) answer this question - it's a little different than your "generic AI". The Ford-specific nature comes from the proprietary integration layer.

While Ford may leverage foundational Large Language Models (LLMs) for natural language and general knowledge, the company is building its own intelligent thread that connects those models to its internal vehicle telemetry, service data, and sensor arrays. This is also a benefit of utilizing in-house teams and it ensures the assistant can communicate with the vehicle's hardware. This is a level of depth that a generic phone-based assistant cannot achieve.

It may not launch in-app with this level of integration, but you can see where the company is going with it.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Okay thanks for confirming that.. will we all still get the AI assistant on the app?

Yes, in most cases. Customers with a compatible smartphone and a connected Ford or Lincoln vehicle like your Mach-E will be able to use the AI assistant via the app.

Edit: also have you pitched the idea of naming it Brian?

Funny you menton this. We joked about that today among our team.

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