Ford Play

Ford Play

by Ford Motor Co.

133 ratings
32 reviews

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Released
November 14, 2017
Updated
March 5, 2020
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Stream media from your phone to your vehicle's entertainment system or share content from the system to other devices in the car. Enhance your family's on-the-go viewing experience.

✓Stream media from mobile device
✓Share monitor content to other devices
✓Control entertainment system
✓Enhance viewing experience
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What users say about Ford Play

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What's New in Ford Play

2.1.0

March 5, 2020

Various improvements and performance enhancements Updated for CCPA Compliance

User reviews

Unnecessarily complicated

This app is a shining example of how Ford needs to stick to making autos and leave the tech up to an outside source. It’s WAYYY more complicated than what it should be. Just to steam music for my phone to the car audio takes about 20 steps. The steps are the opposite of intuitive and the instruction manual isn’t organized.
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Doesn’t work

I get the same error as everyone else. I am def connected to the same network in my truck. Doesn’t work.

Junk

I don’t waste your time by downloading this app. It does not work. I am connected to my 2023 Ford Wi-Fi and I keep getting an error message telling me I need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi, which I am. So if you want to waste a lot of time going down the rabbit hole, this app is for you.

Pure junk

Never works. Gives me the same error messages everyone else. Saying I’m not on the same that work and I am. It’s just a waste of time and I can’t tell you how many times I have attempted to use this and have been utterly disappointed. They need to pull this app from the App Store or make a version that actually works. I mean how many negative reviews can there possibly be before the developers realize that this app is a piece of junk.
I hate that I even had to give it one star. Useless.
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Garbage!

Doesn’t work at all! Do not waste your time trying to make this function. App can’t connect to vehicle regardless of what network you use (although it clearly has connected since Ford Connect is running happily). Won’t show you devices or anything you might want to use. Lincoln Play is exactly the same. Doesn’t anyone test these things before launching them? Would have given it -5 stars if that was possible.
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes after update when connected to USB

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App crashes when phone is plugged in via USB port

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App crashes on iOS 11

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App crashes instantly when phone is plugged in via USB port

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App crashes when trying to open

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App crashes with iPhone

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App crashes on multiple devices

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App does not detect monitor

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App does not play pictures or video on dashboard screen

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App gives error message about Wi-Fi connection when already connected

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App does not work at all

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App cannot connect to vehicle

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App does not show devices

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App cannot move beyond Wi-Fi connection message

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Requested Features

6 requests

Make app less complicated

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Allow streaming of iTunes movies wirelessly

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Develop a version that actually works

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Allow users to stream movies to console screen while charging

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Fix app for Apple devices

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Make app compatible with iOS 11

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FAQ

What does the Ford Play app do?

The Ford Play app allows you to control your Ford Play Family Entertainment System. You can stream media from your mobile device directly to the system's monitors and share content playing on the monitors to other mobile devices within the vehicle.

Is the Ford Play app free?

Yes, the Ford Play mobile app is available as a free download from the app store. However, standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

What do I need to use the Ford Play app?

To use the Ford Play app, you need the Ford Play Family Entertainment System, which is an optional feature available on select Ford vehicles starting with the 2018 Model Year. You also need a compatible smartphone.

What vehicles is the Ford Play app compatible with?

The Ford Play app is compatible with select smartphone platforms. The Ford Play Family Entertainment System itself is an optional feature on select vehicles beginning with the 2018 Model Year. It's recommended to see your dealer for specific vehicle compatibility details.