• by Tanya Gazdik , September 18, 2024

Move over Tesla Toybox, Ford Motor Co. is adding some fun to its vehicles.

Now, for the first time karaoke will be available to Ford owners, starting with F-150 Lightning and followed by Mustang Mach-E.

The Stingray App will also be available to download at a later date on vehicles with the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience including: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. 

“Creating joy inside the vehicle by delivering amazing experiences is a huge part of our team’s job at Ford,” says Chet Dhruna, connect and engage general manager, Ford Motor Co. in a  blog post. “It’s an awesome way to spend time with family and friends while stopped to charge.”

While parked, the lyrics of the selected song will show on the in-vehicle screen.  The Stingray Karaoke QR code to access Stingray Karaoke on a smartphone is only available when the vehicle detects a passenger in the front seat and the passenger seat belt is buckled.

“Our team of Ford engineers, in collaboration with Stingray, also developed a unique drive time experience for friends and family sitting in the passenger seat to enjoy,” Dhruna says. 

Owners and passengers can find a wide selection of songs and music styles and family-friendly tunes for all ages. Songs are available in 38 languages, including 10 languages in local characters such as Thai, Hebrew, Russian and Greek, plus a multilingual interface with 36 languages available. 

Consumers are being encouraged to share videos of the experience using the hashtag #FordKaraoke.