How do I install SYNC updates?

You can download your SYNC^®* updates for your Ford vehicle through Wi-Fi^® or with a USB drive (depending on your SYNC generation) by following the instructions on the SYNC and Navigation Updates page. Refer to the table below to learn which method is available depending on your SYNC generation, and follow the steps to access the installation instructions.

Note: If you need assistance determining your SYNC generation, refer to the SYNC Visual Reference Guide.

Installing Your SYNC Updates

1. Visit the SYNC and Navigation Updates page.
2. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Search, or sign in to your Ford account and select a vehicle from your garage. SYNC and Navigation map updates will be displayed.
   
   Note: If you have the latest SYNC software version, you will see a green checkmark and a message stating that an update is not available for your vehicle. 
    
3. Choose USB Drive or Wi-Fi as your preferred installation method based on the options available for your SYNC generation, and follow the instructions.

Notes: 

• Installing USB updates can take up to 45 minutes.
• For Wi-Fi updates, the download time can vary from a few hours to multiple days depending on internet-related factors (Wi-Fi strength, internet speeds, time connected to Wi-Fi network, etc.).
• Depending on your SYNC version, you may or may not be able to drive your vehicle during an update. Refer to the Can I drive my vehicle while it is updating? topic for more information.
• You cannot connect to the vehicle's Is my vehicle equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot? (if equipped) to install Wi-Fi updates.

More SYNC Information

For more detailed information on SYNC features and functions, visit our Ford support page and browse by your preferred topic.

Helpful SYNC Support Categories

• Getting Started with SYNC
• SYNC Troubleshooting
• SYNC Updates

Additional Information

Can I drive my vehicle while it is updating?Is there a cost to download SYNC updates?Can I upgrade the SYNC system to a newer SYNC system?

^*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 phones.

^**Wi-Fi hotspot includes wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance^®.