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Jul 26, 2017 Just registered for this forum for some help with updating sync 3 on my wife's 2016 Escape. I am not new to this as I have a 2016 F150 and have updated Sync many times. But this has me baffled. Login to owner.ford.com and it says there is a Sync 3 update. Download, extract it to a USB key. USB key is formatted for exFat as Ford says it should be. I hated the My Ford Touch and Sync 2. In my Escape. The Navigation was not very easy to use and the MFT display was not the best. I’m a big Apple user and wanted CarPlay and Sync 3 but did not want to have to purchase a new car to get it. Ford will not upgrade it. My Escape is in perfect condition with low millage. I just needed this upgrade. May 19, 2017 Ford is making Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software support available to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Customers with model-year 2016 Ford vehicles can update to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading to a USB drive, visiting a dealership or automatically through a Wi-Fi connection.
2017 model year Ford’s equipped with the SYNC 3 system will already have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, for 2016 model years, you can now update SYNC 3 to be compatible with the latest smartphone technology.
Click the link to find out more, If you’re not yet familiar with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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Ford Mustang with SYNC 3 and Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, Photo: Ford
There are various versions of the SYNC system depending on the year, model and trim level of the vehicle. For this update to work, it must be the SYNC 3 version.
How to tell if the vehicle has SYNC 3?
Checking the owners manual is one to determine which SYNC version the vehicle has.
SYNC3 systems look similar to the photo above. The screen will either be a 6.5″ or 8″, in color and a touchscreen. It will also have icons for music, phone and (if equipped) navigation along the bottom of the screen.
There are 3 different ways to update the system
- At your local Ford dealership
- Via in-vehicle Wi-Fi connection
- Through a USB update that you can do yourself
How to update SYNC 3 via USB (VIDEO)
“Our SYNC 3 software platform was designed to be easy to update so we can get our customers the latest and greatest features, functionally and security enhancements,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services.
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To update SYNC 3, does not cost anything to download.
You will need an active SYNC Owner account. If you do not have one, you can sign up or register here. You will need your VIN number for this. Your Vehicle Identification Number can be found on the side of the driver side door or surrounding pillars. Log in to your account and navigate to the SYNC software updates page. This is found near the top where it says, ‘SYNC and Vehicle Features’. You will see a message that says “You have an update available”.
Insert a USB storage device (aka as a USB dongle) into your computer and download to the file, by selecting “Start Download Process”. Save the ‘ZIP’ file to your computer. ZIP files are large files and so must be saved to your computer first. Then, ‘unzip‘ the folder (usually by double-clicking on the folder). Now, save or transfer the files to the USB. Find the file with the name ‘installing updates to SYNC’, click on it and eject the USB drive.
Note that Ford recommends using a USB storage device that has at least 32GB of free space, and not password protected.
Take the USB to your vehicle. Start the car or truck (all the way on- not just accessory mode) and keep it in ‘Park’. Remove all other USB connections. cables and media devices.
Insert your USB with the software update. It will automatically begin updating. When the update is complete, you should remove the USB and take it back to your computer. Within your owners’ account, click ‘Confirm update’, insert USB then follow the instructions. This is important in case there are future updates or issues with the system.
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Ford is now offering a SYNC 3 software update that enables Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to model-year 2016 vehicles through computer download onto USB drive,over-the-air via a Wi-Fi connection or at dealers.
For the Wi-Fi update you can use home computer Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotpsots from a smartphone. Data chargers from for the phone will incur. Make sure you have a strong signal before starting.
The Wi-Fi update using a home network will be the trickiest because Wi-Fi signals degrade over long distances and depending upon your router, antenna and location of your garage and type of Wi-Fi, you may experience long download times. Before starting the update, you can connect your phone to Wi-Fi or notebook computer to Wi-Fi and see if you have a signal in your garage. We have found in the past, that opening the garage doors may help getting a signal. If your Wi-Fi router is a house or apartment, opening the windows and putting the router near the open window will also make it the signal flow easier. Trees or larg objects can block a home Wi-Fi signal.
Ford reports that it is first software update via Wi-Fi and a automated alternative to existing upgrade methods
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We at AUTO Connected Car News suggest that you allow plenty of time for the update. In fact the USB methods takes at least 20 minutes for the car to reboot.
USB installation of CarPlay & Android Auto Update for Ford SYNC 3
- Go to owner.ford.com have an empty USB drive that holds 2 GB or more of data.
- Log in to your SYNC Owner account.
- Go the SYNC Software Updates page, choose Download SYNC Update.
- With the USB drive in the computer, choose Start Download Process. Follow instructions on how to download the files and transfer them to your USB drive.
- Take the loaded USB drive to your car to install the software update files to SYNC.
- Remove any USB drives or devices that are plugged into the media hub USB ports.
- Start car the engine must be running during the update.
- Turn on audio system with low audio.Insert the USB drive into the port. Don’t remove your USB drive until the installation is complete.
- The installation should begin automatically.
- A message is spoken by the system and displayed on-screen to let you know the process is about to start and what to expect. The on-screen message has an “OK” button for you to confirm the start of the process.
- The system reboots, and then an installation progress bar displays on the touch screen. This segment may take up to 20 minutes.
- At the completion of this part of the process, a “Restarting System” message displays on the touch screen. A reboot will occur during this process.
- The touchscreen will then remain black for up to two minutes.
- “Installing Service Pack …” is displayed for more than 10 minutes.
- Another black screen could last up to two minutes for rebooting.
- The system displays the Home Screen briefly, followed by a progress bar.
- A message acknowledges completion of the update along with a reminder to visit syncmyride.com/support to confirm successful installation.
- The update is complete when you see an “Installation Complete!” message. Press “OK” on your eight-inch center screen and remove the USB drive to enjoy your newly enhanced system.
- Take the USB drive back to your computer to report your installation.
- Once you’ve installed the update, you’ll need to pair your phone and download your phone book. You’ll also have to re-enter any saved Navigation points.
SYNC 3 currently supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all model-year 2017 Ford cars including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mustang, SUVs including the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, F-Series trucks and Ford’s electrified vehicles.
Though Ford has been issuing SYNC upgrades since 2009, this is the first time the company is offering an update via Wi-Fi. In Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles with Automatic System Updates turned on within SYNC 3, the system will periodically connect to a customer’s designated Wi-Fi network to check for updates. If an update is available, the system automatically downloads the update in the background over a period of time without any customer interaction. And SYNC 3 is designed to perform the update as long as Wi-Fi is connected prior to the vehicle turning off, therefore there is no need to keep the vehicle running for the update to take place.
- Enable Automatic System Updates through Wi-Fi, then SYNC 3 will download, install and activate available system updates when SYNC is connected to a Wi-Fi network, automatically.
- Go to Settings.
- Automatic System Updates.
- Slide Off Button to On.
- The System when Connected to Wi-Fi will autmatically update SYNC.
- Press View Networks.
- A list of networks, will appear.
- Press the name of the network.
- Press Connect.
- Enter the password required by the network.