• Ford SYNC® emergency response app, 911 Assist™, can now provide operators with theability to receive a vehicle’s exact GPS coordinates in the event of an accident
• Ford 911 Assist with GPS location remains a subscription-free, no-additional-cost feature to customers for the life of their vehicle; launches on all 2011 MyFord and MyLincoln Touch ™-equipped vehicles and select SYNC-equipped models
• Ford will have a presence at the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2010 conference in Indianapolis June 5-10, and continues to work with NENA and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International as it develops future enhancements for 911 Assist

DEARBORN, Mich., June 3, 2010 – As thousands of emergency communication professionals gather in Indianapolis June 5-10 for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2010 conference, Ford is announcing new capability for the SYNC 911 Assist ™ application: the communication of a vehicle’s location using GPS coordinates provided to emergency responders.

The nonsubscription-based app remains available to customers at no additional cost; providing emergency operators access to GPS coordinates of a vehicle, another important tool that could help first responders reach the scene of an accident faster.

“Ford is committed to continuously enhancing the owner experience, and SYNC is a key part of that strategy,” said Doug VanDagens, director, Ford Connected Services. “SYNC 911 Assist is free for the life of the vehicle, and now we’re making it perform even better. That adds unexpected value and peace of mind for the customer.”

Available with certain 2011 model year vehicles, the GPS coordinates are generated by the vehicle’s onboard GPS receiver for additional accuracy.

via FORD IMPROVES SYNC 911 ASSIST WITH GPS LOCATION AWARENESS FOR FAST RESPONSE; NO FEES ATTACHED | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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