How to never miss a OTA software update! [Instructions]

[HeyItsABronco]

@Ford Motor Company, What’s the process to update the now out of date software on my Dirt Mountain Bronco that’s been sitting there for 4+ months?

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[thatspecialbeat]

Depending on the update the vehicle requires, there are two installation processes:
Driveable Updates

• Some updates can complete seamlessly in the background. They replace a part of software without impacting the rest of the system
• SYNC 4 Technology is fully functional while the update is downloading
• If the Automatic Updates are On, a message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen informing the driver of the update and if Wi-Fi is required
• If Automatic Updates are Off, a message will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen asking the driver to confirm the update and if Wi‑Fi is required
• The update will automatically complete in the background. If consent or a Wi‑Fi connection is required, an icon will appear in the touchscreen's upper status bar
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the update or view details on the FordPass App or owner.ford.com
• If the update fails or if Ford decides to revert to a previous software version, the system will go back to its previous version. Customers will be notified if the update fails, expires or is canceled in-vehicle

Non-driveable Updates

• The majority of Ford Power-Up software updates will be considered non-driveable updates (parked with the ignition off). This means that the update will erase the system or module and replace it with the latest version of the software
• The vehicle will not be driveable during this time and the update may take up to 45 minutes to complete. Any updates that may require the vehicle to be parked can be scheduled to take place when customers find it most convenient
• When a recurring schedule is set, customers will receive an in-vehicle reminder notification at first key cycle within 24 hours of the update. The vehicle will display another notification two minutes before the update begins
• Scheduling is required to ensure that the updates occur at a convenient time when the customer chooses and when the vehicle is not in use
  • If the vehicle is in use, the system will not update and will automatically postpone to the next scheduled time. Customers will receive a notification that the update was unsuccessful
  • If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during the updates
  • Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the updates
• Customers can also check the status of an update in their FordPass App or on owner.ford.com

Manual Update System Details
Non-driveable Updates
NOTE: If Automatic Updates are Off, updates are not installed automatically and require the customer to review and approve each update. The vehicle may require important Ford Power-Up software updates, therefore, this method is not recommended.

• When a new update is available, the customer will see an icon on the in-vehicle touchscreen status bar. To review the update, tap the icon for details to proceed
• Once the update is reviewed, a notification will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen with information about how long the installation will take. After that, an "Update Ready Install" icon is accessible on the status bar
• The driver can tap "Update" on the in-vehicle touchscreen to begin installation
• If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during non-driveable updates
• Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• If the updates were completed successfully, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen when the vehicle is restarted. The customer can click the notification icon to read details about the update

Thanks for adding this. Now I had time to go through the manual and most of it isn't in there.

So punchline is that you can't drive it during some rare updates but there are advanced warnings.

 

[Firefight911]

Thanks for adding this. Now I had time to go through the manual and most of it isn't in there.

So punchline is that you can't drive it during some rare updates but there are advanced warnings.

Page 450 of the manual. It is all there.

 

[lapazleo]

You’re making this a way bigger deal than it needs to be. Calm down.

What do you do when your phone needs a 10-15 minute update? Buy a burner phone in case that 1 in a million emergency might come up?

I still use a flip phone no problem with updates. Not being sarcastic I have a 4g flip phone.

 

[thatspecialbeat]

Page 450 of the manual. It is all there.

Not all there.

• When a recurring schedule is set, customers will receive an in-vehicle reminder notification at first key cycle within 24 hours of the update. The vehicle will display another notification two minutes before the update begins

 

[Bullet42]

Never miss a software update!

1. Set a recurring schedule: For more complex software updates, your vehicle cannot be driven during the installation (typically up to 1 hour). We recommend setting a recurring schedule for a time when your vehicle is not needed (like overnight).
2. Confirm you have Automatic Updates ON: Most software updates happen in the background while you are driving as long as you have automatic updates toggled ON. This setting is ON by default but we ask that you check your settings screen to confirm.

Both actions can be completed from the settings screen in your vehicle. Click here for step by step instructions.


MORE INFO ADDED BY @flip

Depending on the update the vehicle requires, there are two installation processes:

Driveable Updates

• Some updates can complete seamlessly in the background. They replace a part of software without impacting the rest of the system
• SYNC 4 Technology is fully functional while the update is downloading
• If the Automatic Updates are On, a message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen informing the driver of the update and if Wi-Fi is required
• If Automatic Updates are Off, a message will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen asking the driver to confirm the update and if Wi‑Fi is required
• The update will automatically complete in the background. If consent or a Wi‑Fi connection is required, an icon will appear in the touchscreen's upper status bar
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the update or view details on the FordPass App or owner.ford.com
• If the update fails or if Ford decides to revert to a previous software version, the system will go back to its previous version. Customers will be notified if the update fails, expires or is canceled in-vehicle

Non-driveable Updates

• The majority of Ford Power-Up software updates will be considered non-driveable updates (parked with the ignition off). This means that the update will erase the system or module and replace it with the latest version of the software
• The vehicle will not be driveable during this time and the update may take up to 45 minutes to complete. Any updates that may require the vehicle to be parked can be scheduled to take place when customers find it most convenient
• When a recurring schedule is set, customers will receive an in-vehicle reminder notification at first key cycle within 24 hours of the update. The vehicle will display another notification two minutes before the update begins
• Scheduling is required to ensure that the updates occur at a convenient time when the customer chooses and when the vehicle is not in use
  • If the vehicle is in use, the system will not update and will automatically postpone to the next scheduled time. Customers will receive a notification that the update was unsuccessful
  • If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during the updates
  • Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the updates
• Customers can also check the status of an update in their FordPass App or on owner.ford.com

Manual Update System Details
Non-driveable Updates
NOTE: If Automatic Updates are Off, updates are not installed automatically and require the customer to review and approve each update. The vehicle may require important Ford Power-Up software updates, therefore, this method is not recommended.

• When a new update is available, the customer will see an icon on the in-vehicle touchscreen status bar. To review the update, tap the icon for details to proceed
• Once the update is reviewed, a notification will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen with information about how long the installation will take. After that, an "Update Ready Install" icon is accessible on the status bar
• The driver can tap "Update" on the in-vehicle touchscreen to begin installation
• If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during non-driveable updates
• Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• If the updates were completed successfully, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen when the vehicle is restarted. The customer can click the notification icon to read details about the update

Thank you!

 

[CT203]

Never miss a software update!

1. Set a recurring schedule: For more complex software updates, your vehicle cannot be driven during the installation (typically up to 1 hour). We recommend setting a recurring schedule for a time when your vehicle is not needed (like overnight).
2. Confirm you have Automatic Updates ON: Most software updates happen in the background while you are driving as long as you have automatic updates toggled ON. This setting is ON by default but we ask that you check your settings screen to confirm.

Both actions can be completed from the settings screen in your vehicle. Click here for step by step instructions.


MORE INFO ADDED BY @flip

Depending on the update the vehicle requires, there are two installation processes:

Driveable Updates

• Some updates can complete seamlessly in the background. They replace a part of software without impacting the rest of the system
• SYNC 4 Technology is fully functional while the update is downloading
• If the Automatic Updates are On, a message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen informing the driver of the update and if Wi-Fi is required
• If Automatic Updates are Off, a message will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen asking the driver to confirm the update and if Wi‑Fi is required
• The update will automatically complete in the background. If consent or a Wi‑Fi connection is required, an icon will appear in the touchscreen's upper status bar
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the update or view details on the FordPass App or owner.ford.com
• If the update fails or if Ford decides to revert to a previous software version, the system will go back to its previous version. Customers will be notified if the update fails, expires or is canceled in-vehicle

Non-driveable Updates

• The majority of Ford Power-Up software updates will be considered non-driveable updates (parked with the ignition off). This means that the update will erase the system or module and replace it with the latest version of the software
• The vehicle will not be driveable during this time and the update may take up to 45 minutes to complete. Any updates that may require the vehicle to be parked can be scheduled to take place when customers find it most convenient
• When a recurring schedule is set, customers will receive an in-vehicle reminder notification at first key cycle within 24 hours of the update. The vehicle will display another notification two minutes before the update begins
• Scheduling is required to ensure that the updates occur at a convenient time when the customer chooses and when the vehicle is not in use
  • If the vehicle is in use, the system will not update and will automatically postpone to the next scheduled time. Customers will receive a notification that the update was unsuccessful
  • If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during the updates
  • Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• When the vehicle is restarted, an "Update Successful" icon will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen. The customer can tap the notification icon to read details about the updates
• Customers can also check the status of an update in their FordPass App or on owner.ford.com

Manual Update System Details
Non-driveable Updates
NOTE: If Automatic Updates are Off, updates are not installed automatically and require the customer to review and approve each update. The vehicle may require important Ford Power-Up software updates, therefore, this method is not recommended.

• When a new update is available, the customer will see an icon on the in-vehicle touchscreen status bar. To review the update, tap the icon for details to proceed
• Once the update is reviewed, a notification will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen with information about how long the installation will take. After that, an "Update Ready Install" icon is accessible on the status bar
• The driver can tap "Update" on the in-vehicle touchscreen to begin installation
• If the vehicle is not in use, a “Preparing Updates” message will appear in the in-vehicle touchscreen and a two-minute countdown will begin. Customers will be prompted to exit the vehicle and lock it, as it will be disarmed during non-driveable updates
• Preconditions may be required for certain updates. If the preconditions are not met, the customer will be notified and the update will not complete
• If the updates were completed successfully, an "Update Successful" icon will appear on the in-vehicle touchscreen when the vehicle is restarted. The customer can click the notification icon to read details about the update

Step 1, never get a build scheduled…

 

[iamcris]

-Thank you so much for posting this useful reminder.
-Automatic updates are so convenient I don't even think about them.
- I believe it was designed this way and is working as intended.

 

[mcinfantry]

If we do not like this process can we sell the vehicle to buy something else? Or once we bought it we have to keep it and complain forever?

 

[mcinfantry]

You’re making this a way bigger deal than it needs to be. Calm down.

What do you do when your phone needs a 10-15 minute update? Buy a burner phone in case that 1 in a million emergency might come up?

Yes. I don’t even cook. I eat dry protein powder
In case something happens while I’m mixing it or cooking or say I have an emergency. What am I going to do?

 

[zyglyrox]

Lol. Bricks the brick. I see what you did there.



Posting on a message board is not really "making a big deal" territory.

Don't go after me for pointing out what the Ford intern said.

And the phone thing, switch to a Pixel. Some phones, like cars, can do updates better.

You mean like the pixel 6 updates that bricked cellular service and phone calls from December till April ?? And still have crappy service?

 

[SnowBronco]

I have automatic updates on and set a schedule. I have never had one of these messages show up on my screen in the 6 months I've had the bronco. Occasionally my fordpass let me know an update was completed. But not for like 4 months on that either.

 

[Who iz]

Chaos and shenanigans.....please refill my glass brother its only half full.

 

[js31pilot]

Show us on this doll where the Ford vehicle updates hurt you

 

[AZ_Liberty]

1st thing I do when I get home with my Bronco (if it's ever built)
is yank the modem fuse.

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