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What Is Ford Software Updates?
Ford Software Updates help ensure a customer's SYNC 4A-equipped vehicle receives the latest software and feature updates.
Designed to evolve over time. In the future, you will be able to secure ‘Ford Software Updates’.
The system offers enhancements from updating the SYNC®4A software to upgrades that improve your vehicle’s quality, capability, and convenience without the need to go to the dealer.
Your vehicle may be able to receive software updates, If Automatic Updates is switched on, updates happen without any input from you. If Automatic Updates is switched off, a software update icon displays on the touchscreen, and customer acceptance is required. Most updates complete in less than 30 minutes, although some updates could take up to a few hours.
Software Update Indicators
You can press the indicators in the status bar when they appear for more information:
Vehicle software update reminder, schedule required, confirmation of default schedule required, or consent required.
Vehicle software update canceled, update not successful, or precondition not met.
Vehicle software update successful.