The link in the first post of this thread goes to the Ford update site where you can get it for $40. At least, that's the amount it shows for me now, before that it was free (oddly enough, clicking the link I received when I got my free one, still shows me a free download).As of today the Ford site shows two options 1. $149 USB & 2. $109 Digital. Where does one get the USB for $40
There's a bug that keeps the UPDATED Maps from being Reported as updated! I did the download update and thought it hadn't updated and made the MISTAKE of ordering the $40 update ( which is actually $49 with shipping) :>( I tried the update stick but it doesn't do anything at all.I installed the free one a few weeks ago, it completed successfully, but didn't update the map version to NA 1 18??? I'm tempted to try the USB order while it's still only $40
Ok thanks.The link in the first post of this thread goes to the Ford update site where you can get it for $40. At least, that's the amount it shows for me now, before that it was free (oddly enough, clicking the link I received when I got my free one, still shows me a free download).
Sadly, yes, and I also downloaded twice. I have FIOS and it "only" took about 4 hours to download both.I did. The problem seemed to be the zip file size being too large. I downloaded RAR Extractor and Expander. Worked fine except one of the .gz files was in the root folder. Moved it, loaded to a USB stick, and did the update without a problem. Just took an hour and a half.
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I should have tried this. I kinda felt it was something along these lines and even stuffit expander failed to open the zip file.I did. The problem seemed to be the zip file size being too large. I downloaded RAR Extractor and Expander. Worked fine except one of the .gz files was in the root folder. Moved it, loaded to a USB stick, and did the update without a problem. Just took an hour and a half.
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FWIW, I was able to successfully download the file on Windows 10 and create an update flash drive. The update took about 90 minutes and was 'successfully completed' altho the status screen still shows 1.17 (a known sync 3.3 bug).Sadly, yes, and I also downloaded twice. I have FIOS and it "only" took about 4 hours to download both.
Pathetic
I'm not paying for this though.....and I will be bugging the dealer!
Yes it is - excellent tip!One suggestion on this if anyone attempts it - Someone (I apologize, I forgot who) mentioned this in another thread - since the upgrade takes so long, rather than keep your vehicle running, I just put in accessory mode and put my trickle charger on the battery and let it go. That is a WAY better solution than letting it idle for 30-60 minutes.
It should be possible to just drive it, and if it doesn't finish it will pick up where it left off. The fact that the version doesn't display properly does make this hard to verify. :-/One suggestion on this if anyone attempts it - Someone (I apologize, I forgot who) mentioned this in another thread - since the upgrade takes so long, rather than keep your vehicle running, I just put in accessory mode and put my trickle charger on the battery and let it go. That is a WAY better solution than letting it idle for 30-60 minutes.
Yes, you can drive it while installing it, but the install instructions state that if it does not complete (ie, engine stopped early) the process starts all over. Ugh.It should be possible to just drive it, and if it doesn't finish it will pick up where it left off. The fact that the version doesn't display properly does make this hard to verify. :-/
Good luck to all, but for me, you all have given me 131 reasons to stick with my suction cup mount GPS: $299USD initial cost, all of the features of the factory GPS (scroll, pinch, 3D etc) plus"breadcrumb" routing, hassle-free free over the air lifetime monthly updates (construction, POIs,) lifetime map base updates, that can be done in- car or overnight in the house on a wall charger, free lifetime wifi weather and traffic. Take it out of the vehicle, mount it on the bike.Yes, you can drive it while installing it, but the install instructions state that if it does not complete (ie, engine stopped early) the process starts all over. Ugh.
I have both. I like the truck unit because of it's much larger display (plus I never forget to take it ).Good luck to all, but for me, you all have given me 131 reasons to stick with my suction cup mount GPS: $299USD initial cost, all of the features of the factory GPS (scroll, pinch, 3D etc) plus"breadcrumb" routing, hassle-free free over the air lifetime monthly updates (construction, POIs,) lifetime map base updates, that can be done in- car or overnight in the house on a wall charger, free lifetime wifi weather and traffic. Take it out of the vehicle, mount it on the bike.
Yeah, for some reason it's not providing a correct license every time. Worked fine when I tried it for my Escape, but that had never been updated before. I shot a note to some folks at work just to make sure they're aware. Hopefully ALOM or whatever happens to be wrong gets fixed up quick.My FordPass sent a message saying there's a new update for the navigation maps. Tried to install it after putting everything on the USB. It gave me an LST_ERR05 error. I know I did everything right because I installed the previous update with no problem. Tried several times. Still.....same error.
I did a search and it turns out there's a "known problem" according to the post below which is posted today.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/sync-map-update-lst_err05-479185/index5/#post6639098
Okay thanksYeah, for some reason it's not providing a correct license every time. Worked fine when I tried it for my Escape, but that had never been updated before. I shot a note to some folks at work just to make sure they're aware. Hopefully ALOM or whatever happens to be wrong gets fixed up quick.