I wonder if it has anything to do with this announcement from Apple about CarPlay:
http://9to5mac.com/2014/12/11/apple-carplay-mfi-standards/
Ford was late jumping on the CarPlay wagon, and might be looking to use a system that will already meet the standards.
http://9to5mac.com/2014/12/11/apple-carplay-mfi-standards/
Ford was late jumping on the CarPlay wagon, and might be looking to use a system that will already meet the standards.