2021 big bend front USB not working

[UncleBrad]

USB-C connectors are especially susceptible to corrosion and debris causing connection problems. I'm astonished that the C variant has become the "accepted standard" (along with the "A") for smartphones, tablets, modems, portable radios, etc. for both power and data demands. The only way to keep them alive is to clean them properly. Careful and thorough cleaning is with possible with Isopropyl alcohol by experienced, patient hands and good eyes, but the contacts are extremely small, and alcohol (having a drying effect and harmful for some surfaces) is not a good long-term solution.

Periodic use of a proper cleaner & lube is a must for any USB-C connection!

https://www.amazon.com/CAIG-Laboratories-D100L-2DB-Electric-Cleaner/dp/B0002BBVN2/ref=sr_1_9?sr=8-9

I'm 95% certain this will solve your problem, if the fragile contacts themselves have not been damaged.

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[Cassell]

I don’t know what years/trims have them, but there is a dual USB-C up there on mine.

Yeah I don’t have that in mine, I have a 21 big bend Sasquatch so everything is pretty dumbed down when it’s comes to the “luxury” stuff

 

[Alassise]

Mine started doing it today (2022 Badlands high package). Will connect and disconnect intermittently, or did not recognized the USB cable. The cable I am using below the dash is USB to USB 3c. Re-added the phone 3 times and did not worked. Stopped for errands and it worked again afterwards. Usually is not that glitchy, but it worked now. I don't know if it was an update from ford or apple or patches, but I am good now. If that didn't work, I would have done the battery disconnect for resetting the system.

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