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As a Linux fan and owner of a Sync 1.0 vehicle I feel your pain. I want to replace it with something aftermarket, but the cost of a dash kit is pretty steep if you want one of decent quality. I reboot it weekly, which takes minutes, so it doesn't freeze during the week. I'm guessing there's memory leak that takes a while to accumulate.

Original SYNC was actually embedded version of Windows. It’s running QNX now and Android for future versions.

I've got a Ranger with SYNC 4. HVAC has its own set of buttons and dials below the display, but you can use the touchscreen widgets too if you want to.

https://www.ford.com.au/content/ford/au/en_au/home/owners/te...

Depends on the vehicle. Maverick Sync 4 moved HVAC controls to touch screen for 2025 models.

Just bought a 2022 Mustang to avoid the 2024-2025 series for SYNC 4 and the removal of physical buttons. Car is nice but can’t get past the whole digital set up.