Overview

• Farley told The Verge’s Decoder that Ford is taking a wait‑and‑see approach, saying the first implementation of CarPlay Ultra falls short.
• He said Ford will not adopt Ultra unless Apple loosens control over core vehicle functions and enables tighter integration with Ford’s driver-assistance systems.
• Farley questioned Apple’s role in actions like starting a car or setting speed limits, noting Ford Pro already manages access and speed for fleet customers.
• Ford will continue to offer standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto alongside its Android Automotive–based Ford Digital Experience.
• CarPlay Ultra is currently limited to newer Aston Martin models in the U.S. and Canada and requires an iPhone 12 on iOS 18.5 or later, with Porsche having previewed support and Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis on Apple’s working list as other automakers like Mercedes-Benz and GM pursue different strategies.