After being launched in 2011, by 2015 it had seen 12 software updates, and Ford had taken in over 22,000 consumer complaints, before being removed and replaced with an entirely redesigned software package. I have Sync2 in two of my cars and can easily buy an SD card with map updates for about $30 off eBay, versus Ford's $149 cost.This iteration of the SYNC, fortunately, did not last too long. Sync3 updates used to be via a USB key, but now Ford has implemented a form of copy protection by encoding it to the VIN. I expected lots of issues reading through old threads but found the whole thing painless. Started off with Sync 3.3 and maps version 7.
Return to your PC and complete your update by uploading the log file onto the Ford website.Read about all the problems people seemed to have updating their Sync 3 systems and tried it on mine yesterday (Sunday 7th). This should now have produced a new log file. Wait until an "installation complete" message appears (it may take approximately 1 minute). When Sync 3 is fully loaded, insert the USB stick. a friend has a 19 plate Fiesta with the sync 3.3 build 18261 (I think)Enter your vehicle and switch on the engine. I have a 2017 Focus titanium x sync 3.0 build 18025, Ford website using vin says sync is up to date but 25GB map update (I'm assuming is the F8) also my screen is the 8" display. I have a 2016 F150 Lariat with the 502A so i`m. I`m not sure how many of you are aware of this or if you`ve checked the Ford Owner website but, I was just on there and I clicked the " Check for Updates" tab and low and behold, SYNC 3 version 2.3 is now available for vehicles that are now using version 2.2.
Having trouble to connect my Poco to Ford Sync 3 android auto. When it did this the first 2 times the screen was black, this second time the creep stayed on but wouldn't respond.
I've been having persistent problems with my Sync 3 system in my 2018 Exp. Stick USB stick into port and then turn the vehicle power on and the update should be detected almost right away (did for me).We maken een aangepaste update voor jouw auto. Format the USB stick from FAT32 to exFAT, re-copy files to it. Jump to content Extended 2 for 1 Offer on Premium + 15% off at Halfords.
Seems there is a new map update for sync3 units, not sure about sync 3.4 you will have to check.