Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn is giving owners of its F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles a chance to bring Carpool Karaoke from “The Late Late Show with James Corden” to their own vehicles.
In association with Montreal-based music, media and technology company Stingray, Ford is introducing Stingray Karaoke, first on the all-electric F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, and soon on vehicles with the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.
While owners are parked or waiting for their vehicle to charge, they will be able to view the lyrics of the song they have selected on the in-vehicle screen so everyone in the vehicle can participate in the fun.
This feature was developed in collaboration between the Stingray and Ford engineering teams. While driving, if the in-vehicle app is opened and the vehicle detects a passenger is in the front seat and buckled, the app will ask for confirmation that a passenger is in the front seat and a QR code will appear.
The passenger can use their smartphone to scan the QR code and a web page will open to control the karaoke experience from their smartphone without having to login to an app.
Passengers can add songs to their playlist, change songs, view scrolling lyrics, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system.
“Expanding Stingray’s entertainment services to Ford vehicles marks a significant step in our mission to enrich the in-car experience,” says Jim Riley, president of the U.S. division at Stingray. “The debut of Stingray Karaoke in Ford vehicles underscores Stingray’s dedication to bringing innovative solutions to the automotive industry to engage customers at a time when consumers are expecting a richer entertainment experience in their vehicle.”
Owners and their passengers can find songs by searching by title, artist, lyrics, era, or genre. There also is a wide selection of songs and music styles from rock, country, pop, R&B, Latin, K&J pop, and family-friendly tunes for all ages. The service’s multilingual interface is designed to cater to a worldwide audience, providing local language characters and hometown favorites for karaoke lovers everywhere.
“Our goal at Ford is to continue to improve the ownership experience for customers by delivering experiences like Stingray Karaoke that ultimately bring joy,” says Chet Dhruna, general manager of Connect and Engage at Ford. “The Ford and Stingray teams worked closely to bring the app to Ford owners so they can make memories with their friends and family no matter where they are on their journey, and we can’t wait to hear about these stories.”
The Stingray Karaoke app will roll out via a Ford software update first to eligible F-150 Lightning owners and then soon after to Mustang Mach-E owners in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. It also will 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.
Owners need an active Ford or Lincoln Premium Connectivity plan or be connected to Wi-Fi for access. Owners can confirm eligibility by visiting here.
