Ford has confirmed that it’s “committed” to keeping Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay in its cars. CEO Jim Farley said Ford customers love these features due to safety-related reasons.

If you want to run Android Auto in a Ford, the first step is to make sure your mobile device meets all requirements. Ford says your phone must run at least Android 8.0 Oreo, but that's no longer ...

"We're committed to keeping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto," Farley said on X and later Threads. "Ford customers love the features because they help keep their eyes on the road and hands on the ...

Beyond that, Google Maps on Android Auto can also now show charging stations equipped with NACS chargers, primarily including Tesla Supercharger stations in Ford EVs equipped with the port.

Ford and Google are launching new Android Auto features aimed at making road trips smoother and more convenient for Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers.

The first Ford with CarPlay and Android Auto will be the 2017 Ford Escape, an all-new model, shipping in mid-2016. It will compete in the industry's biggest growth segment, compact SUVs.