Sync v4.4 for my Ford Flex

[Texasota]

If after you run the report and your account reflects 4.4, it installed correctly. It sounds like the update took since you stated you had to re-pair your phone.

 

Rebecca

 

Thanks for all of your help. After running the VHR my account now states that I am at the latest sync version (4.4).

[FordIVTteam]

You're welcome! Enjoy the new software and have a great weekend. :)

Rebecca

[Texasota]

You're welcome! Enjoy the new software and have a great weekend. :)

 

Rebecca

 

Just one more comment here. This forum and the Ford support reps lurking here are invaluable. I would have given up on this update given that I could not find any documentation on the Ford Owners website or my owner's manual that describe how to do a sync update for non-MFT vehicles.

 

It seems like the Ford Owners website (where it documents the Sync update procedure) should address vehicles with and without MFT. Can you carry forward that request/suggestion to the website support/development people?

[Bryan Burch]

You're welcome! Enjoy the new software and have a great weekend. :)

 

Rebecca

 

Do you know if there's anything in the pipeline for our Fusions? I sure would like the bluetooth stream metadata to work. Currently v3.7

[Shadoweb]

I sure would like the bluetooth stream metadata to work. Currently v3.7

 

Ditto. It displays on the main screen, don't know why that can't be sent to the right screen.

[corncobs]

 

Ditto. It displays on the main screen, don't know why that can't be sent to the right screen.

The mysteries of software development...Ford seems to a few of them.

[GrySql]

The mysteries of software development...Ford seems to a few of them.

Did the Ford Owners website help you come to that conclusion? :)

 

But, on the bright side, two months ago I updated my non-Nav 2011 Flex to Sync v4.4.

The Ford Owners instructions were not even close to correct but I got it done using the FFH Forum 'never say die' method.

 

... and my 2013 FFH Sync is stuck at 3.6.2, super. :drop:

[corncobs]

Did the Ford Owners website help you come to that conclusion? :)

 

I didn't even think about that but yes that would be another example (not that Ford necessarily programs the website).

 

Besides the BT song information not being displayed another really odd one is that you can't change the source while it's searching for a disconnected USB device like my phone from the last drive.

[GrySql]

I didn't even think about that but yes that would be another example (not that Ford necessarily programs the website).

 

I think there may more truth in that statement that we know.

Makes one wonder who does program the Ford Owners website these days. :future:

Why does it always load from the bottom first??

Edited May 16, 2015 by GrySql

[acdii]

And whats this pin button that pops up and disappears.

[Texasota]

But, on the bright side, two months ago I updated my non-Nav 2011 Flex to Sync v4.4.

The Ford Owners instructions were not even close to correct but I got it done using the FFH Forum 'never say die' method.

My experience was the same - I would have failed with the update task if it was not for this forum. Not sure which is worse though, instructions from the Ford Owners website that are not correct or no instructions at all (for non-MFT FFHs).

[FordIVTteam]

 

Just one more comment here. This forum and the Ford support reps lurking here are invaluable. I would have given up on this update given that I could not find any documentation on the Ford Owners website or my owner's manual that describe how to do a sync update for non-MFT vehicles.

 

It seems like the Ford Owners website (where it documents the Sync update procedure) should address vehicles with and without MFT. Can you carry forward that request/suggestion to the website support/development people?

 

You're welcome! We're aware of the incorrect instructions; our web team is working to get it corrected. :)

 

 

Do you know if there's anything in the pipeline for our Fusions? I sure would like the bluetooth stream metadata to work. Currently v3.7

 

 

Ditto. It displays on the main screen, don't know why that can't be sent to the right screen.

 

I can't speculate on future MFT updates, but we are always working on enhancements. Keep periodically checking your Owner accounts!

 

Rebecca

[expresspotato]

2015 Fusion Eneri and nothing on SYNC Onwer here in Canada 4.4:

 

Date Confirmed: Mar 26, 2015

Version: Gen2 - V3.7.11
EA5T-14D544-AB

[FordIVTteam]

Hi expresspotato,

The 4.4 update is only for non-MyFord Touch vehicles, so you won't see this update on your Owner account. Version 3.7.11 is the latest software for your vehicle. Let me know if you have any questions.

Rebecca

[machoman1337]

Did the Ford Owners website help you come to that conclusion? :)

 

But, on the bright side, two months ago I updated my non-Nav 2011 Flex to Sync v4.4.

The Ford Owners instructions were not even close to correct but I got it done using the FFH Forum 'never say die' method.

 

... and my 2013 FFH Sync is stuck at 3.6.2, super. :drop:

 

Also have a 2013, stuck at 3.6.2 :(

 

I'm well aware that it's impossible to get the upcoming QNX software on our cars - the slow CPU and resistive touch screen simply aren't compatible.

 

But I wonder... since the screen placement and size for the new QNX-based Sync (which is much faster and supports pinches and swipes like a smartphone) is identical to that of MFT, it could be possible to rip out the entire assembly including the screen from my car and replace it with the QNX system. That would assume that the computer hardware for the QNX system plugs into the car systems (backup camera, stereo system, parking sensors, etc) in the same fashion as the MFT computer hardware. If the connectors for those car systems change with the QNX system, then it won't work.

 

Let's wait for someone to total a new Ford with QNX next year, and see :)

 

Hell, if dealers offered to do the full hardware swap for, say, $2000 max, I might actually pay for that!

Edited June 10, 2015 by machoman1337

[Waldo]

 

Also have a 2013, stuck at 3.6.2 :(

 

I'm well aware that it's impossible to get the upcoming QNX software on our cars - the slow CPU and resistive touch screen simply aren't compatible.

 

But I wonder... since the screen placement and size for the new QNX-based Sync (which is much faster and supports pinches and swipes like a smartphone) is identical to that of MFT, it could be possible to rip out the entire assembly including the screen from my car and replace it with the QNX system. That would assume that the computer hardware for the QNX system plugs into the car systems (backup camera, stereo system, parking sensors, etc) in the same fashion as the MFT computer hardware. If the connectors for those car systems change with the QNX system, then it won't work.

 

Let's wait for someone to total a new Ford with QNX next year, and see :)

 

Hell, if dealers offered to do the full hardware swap for, say, $2000 max, I might actually pay for that!

 

No need to wonder, it's already been done:

 

http://www.shoforum.com/index.php?threads/new-here-2013-sho.128950/

[machoman1337]

Sweet, I'm going to keep an eye on junkyards now :P

[Waldo]

The trouble will be adjusting the configurations of all the other modules to work with it. That's something not even a dealer will be able to do.

[machoman1337]

Damn, you're right... http://www.reddit.com/r/Ford/comments/2rv015/sync_3_on_existing_myford_touch_cars/

 

It turns out the Taurus owner in that thread has insider knowledge at Ford. Probably works there or at a major Ford partner, and did the conversion in the office?

[Bryan Burch]

Now to convince him to put a bill of materials and a procedure together for the rest of us!