The Stingray Karaoke app is now available on the F-150 Lightning and will soon be offered on the Mach-E, as well as the 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Nautilus.
Many of us love singing along to our favorite songs, but Chinese automakers have gone further for years, offering in-car karaoke systems that Western brands have been slow to adopt. Now, Ford is introducing this feature in the U.S. with the launch of the Stingray Karaoke app, starting with the electric F-150 Lightning.
With a selection of rock, country, pop, R&B, Latin, K&J Pop, and family-friendly tunes, there’s likely a song for everyone. Tracks are available in 38 languages, including local scripts like Thai, Hebrew, Russian, and Greek.
Even if you don’t know the song someone else has chosen, the lyrics appear on the central touchscreen to guide you along. The lyrics are only visible when the vehicle is parked—Ford suggests karaoke can make those long charging sessions more fun—and they disappear once the car starts moving to prevent distractions for the driver.
Similarly, the app can be controlled via smartphone, but only when the car detects a front-seat passenger with their seatbelt fastened. Once buckled in, the passenger can scan a QR code on the infotainment screen, which opens a webpage on their phone for control.
The karaoke feature is now available for owners of 2024+ F-150 Lightning models equipped with the SYNC 4A infotainment system. It will soon expand to the Mustang Mach-E in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe, followed by the 2025 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Nautilus.
Is the Stingray app the best or worst tech feature in a new car? And what’s the first song you’d sing? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
