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I purchased my 2019 xlt f150 with nav in December 2019 and I currently have version 3.3. Is the only way to upgrade to 3.4 by using usb sticks? Will this ever be an over the air update?
I received a message on ford pass that an update for sync is available. However, I wasn’t able to find out how to do it. I assume this guide is the key?
Follow Ford's process. This thread isn't necessarily for 2019 owners. There is no point trying any of the steps in post 1 unless absolutely necessary. Try Ford's update first to see what it is and if it will work.
This thread is meant for older Sync 3 owners who are subjected to Ford's planned obsolescence and aren't afraid to void any remaining APIM warranty.
You have a new truck so you should consider not tampering with invalid software calibrations. Don't get me wrong; I would absolutely do it if I owned a new truck, but other people probably shouldn't. It shouldn't void your warranty, but it also provides dealers with leverage to not honour it.
Last edited by Airborne_Ape; 02-05-2020 at 11:35 PM.
The APIM firmware files that are posted... I can't seem to decipher them. 1U5T-14G374-DA is posted vs HB5T-14G374-CA which is what FORScan loads as latest. My decoding links have no info on 1 or U5 for year and body. What am I missing here? My H/W part is HP5T-14G380-AA and I'd like to know what I have loaded and what's newer and compatible the FORScan isn't seeing.
The files came from different global Ford affiliates and were hobbled together as a workaround. You can expect to never see V3.2, V3.3 or V3.4 come out for Sync V3.0 systems for various reasons.
It probably voids any warranty left on the APIM but this thread was made for original Sync V3.0 owners who are mostly all past warranty already anyway or don't care.
Yes maps cost a fee for 2015 - 2017 Sync 3 owners. I thought I made that part pretty clear at the start. I assume everyone who does this fully understands they're taking various risks no different than making a personal recording of The Lion King on VHS.
Thank you. I don't have nav, just curious if I were to share this what I might be doing. I don't have any warranty concerns on my '16, and have a non nav, so I could personally do this without breaking any rules I guess.
Process to install Sync 3 V3.4 and update navigation maps to V1.18
Note for 2018+ owners:
Shortly after creating this thread Ford released free 1.18 maps for all 2018 and newer F150 owners with factory Sync 3 navigation.
So if you own a 2018 or newer F150, there is now an official process to update just the navigation content from your dealer on original Sync 3.0 systems.
! Proceed at your own risk! ! Do not attempt the firmware upgrade on Gen 1 Sync 3 APIM 's (part numbers starting with letter G). ! This is for North American models with Factory Nav. ! Some but not all Non-Nav owners who run this update lose Sirius Station logos for a random amount of time.
The entire process here can be summarized as:
1- Update firmware if you're confident in the process, skip it otherwise.
2- Insert a USB stick then remove it when prompted.
3- Insert another USB stick and remove it when prompted.
4- Done.
Here is an outline of what's involved: 1. .vbf firmware update with UCDSYS or 2.4.0 versions of ForScan. I think IDS, FJDS, FRDS can also be used. 2. Insert a FAT 32 USB thumb drive with Ford's Sync 3 reformat utility and wait for completion prompt ( < 10 MB) 3. Insert a FAT32 USB thumb drive with the contents detailed below and wait for completion prompt. ( ~ 12.8 GB) 4. Insert a FAT32 USB thumb drive with the latest Sync 3.4 update (this will lock out the ability to run the format utility but it can be reversed).
Here's a further breakdown of these three steps.
Uploads of the folders I compiled will be linked below so you can just copy my results.
1. Optional firmware update.
I used the files from a Sync 3.3 APIM. Files vary by region and hardware revision.
Messing this up can result in your system to no longer booting which is difficult to recover from.
Livnitup has mapped all the new addresses in his shared spreadsheet. The firmware update adds 7D0-08 and 7D0-09 blocks to the APIM.
The firmware update may also unlock the ability to add Ford's new USB-C hub, but I'm cautious because I don't think the old APIM's have the physical components to support newer USB power delivery standards.
2. Ford Sync 3 format utility - USB 1 ! Once you execute this on the Sync 3 assembly this partitions the APIM for the new file structure which commits it to V3.2 or newer.
To run the utility, put the contents onto a FAT 32 formatted USB thumb drive following this file structure.
- Package size ~8.48 MB
- After the file runs Sync 3 will prompt you to remove the USB drive and then automatically reboot itself.
3. Contents package - USB 2 ! I used EU English for the system voice. You may want to use the North American specific 5U5T-14G391-CE instead of 5U5T-14G391-CB
(EU English voice sounds much softer and still has an American spoken dialect).
Install time takes roughly 30 to 35 minutes.
Keep your vehicle running during the update.
Do not start this at night, the screen is stuck on full brightness during the loading sequence and it will burn a hole in your retinas.
- The new screen will show a Ford logo and prompt the user to insert a drive.
- This second USB drive is the GUI, NAV 1.18, map data, voice packs, Sirius icons, and other necessary content for North American models.
- After the update is done Sync 3 will automatically reboot itself and will prompt you to remove the thumb drive.
- This process can be used to 'restore' factory navigation map data without a dealer visit.
Install the latest Sync 3.4 update file - USB 3 ! This step will lock out the ability to run the format utility, but you can always downgrade if needed.
- If you have a current Ford vehicle which is either Sync 3 Version 3.2 or Version 3.3 just perform this step.
- This applies to Nav and Non Nav Sync 3 owners running version 3.2, 3.2, or 3.4 who would like the latest update (as of Nov 14, 2019).
Added notes:
Access to test settings may change.
It is accessed by one of two ways:
- Method 1 = turn on radio, then hold CD eject + seek forward on FCIM for ~10 seconds.
- Method 2 = turn on radio, then hold seek forward on steering wheel + seek forward on FCIM for ~10 seconds.
Below are the available current and new boot screensfound in V3.4: 7D0-02-01 xxxx **xx xxxx ** = 03 - Lincoln Black ** = 04 - Presidential ** = 05 - Raptor ** = 06 - Mustang ** = 08 - Vignale ** = 09 - GT 350 ** = 0B - ST performance ** = 0C - RS Performance ** = 0E - Continental
Ford knowingly published the below content already which can be found in all their newer vehicles, but some are under a press embargo, so don't post video's of these unless if you want to get called by Ford's legal department like I did
BCM: 726-31-02 XXXX 07XX XXXX
*BCM data only needs to be changed if the model year is 2015 to 2017 and is Lariat or higher.
This is required to reflect the alternative ambient lighting settings.
You can do the software updates, just not the Firmware(Which you really don't need anyway.)
Not sure of your location, but remember the maps update portion is North America.
You can but it is a lot of work and zero gain. No reason to even do it. A couple us us have but only to get the hotspot menu to show up related to the sync connect mod
02-05-2020, 03:09 PM
