So I just got pushed to my FordPass App an update for the Sync Navigation. Looks like a 15GB download and fairly simple USB update install. However, it says it could take up to an hour and the vehicle needs to be running the entire time... Anyone done this yet? I mostly use WAZE so I'm not too concerned about the built-in navigation being out of date but is there other stuff in this update other than updated maps, like bug fixes?
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Sync Navigation Update
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Mine took a little less than an hour. Picked a time when I knew I'd be stuck in traffic!! The updates don't change the build number of Sync, so I doubt there was anything there. Maps now showing 1 19.
Easy as can be and the price is right!! I would strongly urge using a USB 3.0 memory stick ... makes things work much better.
Ken
Easy as can be and the price is right!! I would strongly urge using a USB 3.0 memory stick ... makes things work much better.
Ken
Ordered the thumb drives for my ST and wife’s Escape. Install went smooth. But they need a better way to do this without running the car for an hour.
For some reason, they sent me 2 more thumb drives, by mistake I assume.
Does anyone know if these are keyed to the VIN or can they be used on other vehicles?
For some reason, they sent me 2 more thumb drives, by mistake I assume.
Does anyone know if these are keyed to the VIN or can they be used on other vehicles?
here is a link to check for map updates.
https://use-va2.astuteknowledge.com/ford/AskFordWeb/?q=purchase map update
you can check first with your VIN if the update is necessary for your vehicle.
The thumb drives are $50 ea.
https://use-va2.astuteknowledge.com/ford/AskFordWeb/?q=purchase map update
you can check first with your VIN if the update is necessary for your vehicle.
The thumb drives are $50 ea.
on my 17 XLT, downloaded the Sync Update onto a thumb drive. The drive had to be formated a certain way prior to downloading and then updating took about 4 attempts until it actually worked. Getting a thumb drive directly from ford is much easier.
i hope they will offer ThumbDrives for Sync updates too!
i hope they will offer ThumbDrives for Sync updates too!
Or just go to CyanLabs.net and download both via the updater.
I have never had trouble. There are many instructions out there for how to do it. If you built the drive correctly, the Ford drive is not going to be any different. Sometimes Sync 3 needs a reboot before you place the update drive in.
Currently if your VIN is showing a Sync Version behind the current release, the update for Sync will be included on the Flash drive from Ford.
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I have never had trouble. There are many instructions out there for how to do it. If you built the drive correctly, the Ford drive is not going to be any different. Sometimes Sync 3 needs a reboot before you place the update drive in.
Currently if your VIN is showing a Sync Version behind the current release, the update for Sync will be included on the Flash drive from Ford.
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Just finished my ST SUV Experience and took a picture of their ‘latest Sync 3 & Build #’ in the Explorer I was driving. There build is @ 19200 but mine is @ 19191. It was much faster/responsive and had little things to show it was different (CANCEL ROUTE button was present on the map).
When I go to UPDATE my SYNC 3, while it’s connected via WiFi to my phone, it says it is already update to date. How do I get the latest build without leaving my car on for an hour & dealing with USBs?!
When I go to UPDATE my SYNC 3, while it’s connected via WiFi to my phone, it says it is already update to date. How do I get the latest build without leaving my car on for an hour & dealing with USBs?!
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I put in my information to get the Sync MAP UPDATE for free. This is also going to take over an hour to update. This only updates the map information, right?
https://syncnavigation.com/ford/home
https://syncnavigation.com/ford/home
Not always. In some cases it will include a newer OS(Build). Sometimes a newer build is needed to use the newer Map Data if it is organized or retrieved differently or if there is a known bug related to maps in a previous version.
Several that have done the Map Update on multiple Ford vehicles lately have gotten OS updates at the same time.
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Several that have done the Map Update on multiple Ford vehicles lately have gotten OS updates at the same time.
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