How do I install SYNC®* updates using a USB?
- Visit the SYNC and Navigation Update page.
- Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or sign in to your Ford account and select a vehicle from your garage.
- Choose Check for update.
- Select the dropdown under SYNC UPDATES.
Note: If your SYNC is up-to-date, you will see a green checkmark and a message stating that an update is not available for your vehicle. - Choose USB Drive as your preferred installation method and follow the instructions.
Note: Updating SYNC with a USB is not possible for SYNC 4 or any newer generation, as their updates are performed with Ford Power-Up software updates.
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*Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phone