Easily Upgrade Ford Sync 2 using a USB Stick

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Easily Upgrade Ford Sync 2 using a USB Stick

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3 жыл бұрын

If you have an Ford Vehicle older than 2015 or 2016 it likely has Ford Sync 2. Ford Sync version 2 is an excellent product that you can easily upgrade the maps and infotainment system yourself.
You simply need to create a free account on Ford.com or Ford.ca, add your VIN number, download the patch file, unzip the file onto a USB stick formatted with FAT32, then put that USB stick into a USB port on your Ford and turn the key.
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@michaelsherwood6058 2 жыл бұрын

My Radio stopped playing yesterday and I troubleshoot and found out the ACM was not working properly. I stumbled across your video and said why not try this first before replacing it. 45 minutes later my radio is working perfectly. THANK YOU!

@omaraminov5205 10 ай бұрын

don't really how to thank you enough. I was driving my car for 8 months without any sound. looking for a solution until i found this video. You are a life saver, cuz without music in my car I was depressed and stressed. thanks a lot.

@tramychaelross6844 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You So Much for this Video! I purchased my 16 Fusion SE 2 years ago and was in constant battle with the dealership while under warranty that I could not use my GPS. Unfortunately it was not a Ford dealership that I purchased the vehicle from, and the dealership I did purchase from kept directing to Ford to repair. Two years without using this feature on my car, and I took a chance purchased the SD Card from Amazon the price Ford has is ridiculous, and searched how to update my SYNC SYSTEM I finally landed on your Video, and you made this such a breeze! Thank You, Thank You!!!

@URTechDotCa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Thank you. I am very glad it helped!

@ithien415 2 жыл бұрын

What sd card did you buy, if don't mind me asking. I'm having the same issue of not having to use my gps on my Ford too. Thanks in advance.

@kev99999 Жыл бұрын

What tupe of sd card

@munther1071 2 жыл бұрын

I rarely post comments but you sir are an absolute legend. Updated my Sync 2 in 25 minutes. Not only it fixed the issue of pairing Bluetooth automatically to my phone but also seems to have fixed the minor static noise with the radio unit (hopefully, need time to verify if that actually fixed it). Now I'll try to add navigation and cross my fingers. Already got the ELM327 connector & the Ford A10 Maps SD card.

@URTechDotCa 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks Munther. Your kind words are appreciated. We have been providing tech support for years and so it is nice to hear the positives.

@Rob-rl2sx Жыл бұрын

Ok I have a 2015 f150 xlt the blue tooth doesn't work I bought it from dealer they say 900 to fix but everything else works thanks some said it needs to be upgraded

@bijujayanand Жыл бұрын

Hi ,I have ford focus 2012 us specification right now car in uae, how can I use navigation?

@munther1071 Жыл бұрын

@@bijujayanand There is no Ford navigation in the middle east as far as I know… not for Sync 2 at least.

@KaressaChristian1110 5 ай бұрын

Mine has had all the problems of not connecting to blue tooth, everything resetting as soon as I turn off the car and all that. I have tried this 1 zillion times so hopefully I can finally get this to work.

@Lifesastruggle5 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect! The Ford site doesn’t explain that the zip has to be extracted to the root, and not to the desktop. It won’t transfer and gives an error each time. Took 15-20 mins to fully install and no issues. Great vid 👏🏽🙏🏽

@dailymoments6882 2 жыл бұрын

What do u mean by that ? I’m confused

@Lifesastruggle5 2 жыл бұрын

@@dailymoments6882 downloading it to my computer, then extracting it to the root folder, and then trying to drag the extracted files to the formatted thumb drive wouldn’t work. Would always get an error when trying to copy. So download and saved to my thumb drive, and then extracted it in the thumb drive, and then deleted the zipped folder. Ran on auto install the min I put it in my truck.

@fairestofall5402 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, you are a hero to me. After multiple failed attempts following the Ford site instructions I found your video and successfully upgraded on the FIRST TRY from a Sync v2 to Sync v3 on my 2017 Ford Explorer. Now, on to upgrading my mapping software, which is what started this whole debacle.

@URTechDotCa 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks for the kind words

@Montrealeasy 3 жыл бұрын

Same had my fusion for nearly 4 years and tried a few times through the site but no luck and then tired KZfaq no luck but for some reason I came across this video tonight 1am in the morning did I run go find a spear usb drive coincidence 8gs followed the steps ran to my car was back in my house by 2am happy as he**

@justmeinnh2 2 жыл бұрын

You can't upgrade from sync 2 to sync 3 with a USB stick... It's a costly hardware change!

@mehere3013 Жыл бұрын

lol you can't upgrade a sync2 to sync 3 with software , it's a full head unit

@flywingsbusinessmenservice7971 Жыл бұрын

Updating my ford Taurus right now. 29% completed. Very helpful video. Thank you for sharing.

@Beth9228 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have a 2015 Ford Escape SE with that small screen. It was okay when I had the vehicle till it broke down a little bit over 2 months. I got a 2020 Ford Escape SE. It has Sync 3 in it. I even loved the Apple Car Play. It was so easy to do w/o using the manual for the vehicle. It was a big upgrade for me.

@emmanuelburnett Жыл бұрын

So this will work with the small screen?

@robertramos3423 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much it fix some of the problems I had I have a energy and the timing control for when I want it to charge in the middle of the night hasn’t worked for a few years great fix thank you for the updates you are amazing

@MarshallJohnson_StudioM27 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this thorough video! You were answering questions as I was about to ask them. I almost had to return the latest nav card because it wasn't doing anything but giving me an error. This update made it all work and I had never seen the nav system in two years on my 2011 Edge. Thank you again!

@calenmnz07 Жыл бұрын

DOES IT ALSO HAVE APPLE CARPLAY WHEN YOU DO THIS??

@deborahdominguez1318 2 жыл бұрын

You're my hero. Couldn't have done it without you! Honestly...

@ougirl15 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was on a different webpage and using the wrong format. Finally got it to work after watching your video

@blueovalcoyote Жыл бұрын

Good Video Ian, hey to another Canadian! just recently got my F150 and updating mine- Mark

@musahishak5957 Жыл бұрын

great stuff....my update finally worked after seeing for the first time here...that I had to disconnect my phone bluetooth....then also how the zip file was dragged to the pen-drive before extraction really helped. Great stuff..thanks

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@ChaYsuh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Automatic updates were on but it never updated... It was driving me crazy especially after I got in my homeboy suv who has the same exact make model and year expedition as me. Just different color. I was like damn why yours look like that he said that's how his came. I checked his software version and yet and behold. So I got on KZfaq and found you!

@Montrealeasy 3 жыл бұрын

Respect brotha I live in Canada as well and you couldn’t of explained it any better than you did it’s 5x faster I got the syn 2 14” 2.0

@URTechDotCa 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thanks!

@gwpuffnstuff937 2 жыл бұрын

U Canadians are so smart,eh 😂 Just don’t let ur government take “anything” from you I don’t comment much but Ty for this informative presentation Great stuff

@NitroKitsune 9 ай бұрын

Simple, straight to the point, no bullshit. Thanks.

@URTechDotCa 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nitro

@mikesalzzms Жыл бұрын

Thanks I followed your directions everything works great and it fixed my problem.

@PrincessShorty100 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I sat in my car for almost an hour waiting for this update and it was forever stuck on 4 of 10 screen. I turned my Bluetooth off and it downloaded immediately 🤦🏾‍♀️

@ahmedtawfik6966 17 күн бұрын

what in the video is 100 % true thanks, man 👏👍

@R3DRAIN89 Жыл бұрын

the option to install is only giving me dealership. Doesnt shoe usb download option.

@TheDarvec1 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to update my 2014 C-Max that has Sync 1 but the only option on the Ford website is to book a service and have it done, there is no option to download a file :/

@eddyravelo887 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. I have a question about my Sync in my Ford Edge is not turning on. Only when I disconnect the power and put it back the radio works for like 30 secs but it turns off back again. But the screen still off. I just try the update but still not working. Any ideas will must appreciated? Thanks

@BrandMogul 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely 100% helpful video! Thanks a ton.

@crissyw4681 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. It made updating so easy!

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

yeah. I think most people can do it without having to pay the dealership. Thanks for the comment Crissy

@salomealarcon9798 6 күн бұрын

Does anyone know what it does this ? I was hoping to have gps but I think it didn’t work mine is a 16 fusion se but I really don’t have idea about cars and I’m so confused right now

@ianporter9680 6 ай бұрын

Can you buy the sticks wth the install on ?

@Stephamore07 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 ford fusion se and it says my software is up-to-date with a SYNC 2 version 3.10. What type of car do you have to have to get the SYNC 3 software update

@kingofthekilo Жыл бұрын

ive gor sync 2 but its saying its upto date, i have a 2015 ford focus with sync 2

@chrisdalagelis8463 Ай бұрын

I deleted the file before uploading at the end on the Ford webpage. The car does not see the Map card, and my Sirius xm is not working. I tried several master restes, but no results. Any idea how to update or go about this?

@rratmaster 2 жыл бұрын

Does this update give you Apple CarPlay ? If not what exactly does it do for a iPhone ?

@mellovibez1625 Жыл бұрын

🎉Thank u so much, i jus got this car and i had no idea and literally taught me everything 😁🙏🏾

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@Kay-dx8vm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this detailed instruction video. One question, I thought Ford announced that all 2016 vehicles will be receiving a Sync 3 software update but I couldnt find the package anywhere.

@URTechDotCa 3 жыл бұрын

I had not heard that but I see you are correct: media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2017/05/19/ford-sync-3-software-update-apple-android-2016-vehicles.html The firmware should be on the site we show. If you don't see it under SYNC 2, click the SYNC3 option and see if it is there. Otherwise I would just call the Ford help line. Thanks Son.

@aaronbowden5995 2 жыл бұрын

Did you manage to find the update from sync 2 to 3, as I can’t either

@luzanneevans2387 2 ай бұрын

I wonder if you can help, I have 2016 ford cmax with sync 2 and desperately need to use android auto. Is there a way of doing this?

@adrianyoung5876 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your instructions are the best I've tried. You have a new subscriber!!

@scuffed_hyper135 4 ай бұрын

Confirming this works in 2024!

@URTechDotCa 4 ай бұрын

Awesome. I sold my Fusion and now have a Mach E (or MochStang as I call it)

@abrahamwoldemarim819 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this I live in the US and I have downloaded exactly step for step is how you did it and the only problem is I do not have that the SD card that you have in your vehicle should I order it from Amazon and will that be the last tab it will be needing and will it work after that because it has successfully download it the dealer file from the fort page if you could answer this that would be much appreciated thank you very much sir.🙏🏾

@30kenton 3 жыл бұрын

U will still need a map card

@Travguy33 3 ай бұрын

Do i need to update my navigation with usb or can I use the new A15 SD card. Is the USB update the whole system or just the navigation? I'm a little confused lol

@Cmichele Жыл бұрын

Great info thx,greetings from Mexico City!

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TynoFromCentre Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, made updating a breeze, thank you!

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@semo5515 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much bro your explanation was clear and helpful.

@dailymoments6882 2 жыл бұрын

How to reset it ? Mine failed and it’s stuck on 4 of 10.

@martinlapierre3376 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for this video!

@vitinkgbgamer7909 3 жыл бұрын

im getting this message”the installation has tun out of space or does not work with this version” any solution ?

@anthonyflores360 10 ай бұрын

I did the update, but I have no sound still, the radio stations still don't pop up and the screen for just the radio is flashing. Idk what to do anymore. I've been with out my radio for 3 yrs! Any advice??

@ValerieCudnikCDG Жыл бұрын

Alas, my dashboard shows an error when trying to get the update. (it does show an update available), but I get "WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE ERROR. WE ARE WORKING TO CORRECT IT AND REQUEST YOU TRY AGAIN LATER." -- Several years I got notified by Ford (via snail mail) that my vehicle's sync could no longer be updated. And I've seen and taken pictures of the screen two times that they have pushed an update since then. I don't see a way to check the exact version of the software I'm running.

@stig2029 Ай бұрын

The sync 2 support apple car play with this upgrade ?

@stephanwiechmann6716 Жыл бұрын

thank you! my 2013 Taurus thanks you!

@TEKSr-ps3ki 3 жыл бұрын

what to do if the radio is not recognizing the flash drive

@Sara-fy5fp 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2016 ford 350 and when I plug the stick into the USB port on the truck it does nothing any advise? It detects the stick there but says no playable devices. Thanks

@vnm_8945 2 ай бұрын

for me it says on the site that sync 3 have another hardware and software and can't be upgraded from sync 2, wtf.

@jeremysieving7434 Жыл бұрын

I just had mine updated at the ford dealership, now my navigation doesn't work anymore. Do you have any suggestions?

@ambergries642 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever find a solution?

@jeremysieving7434 Жыл бұрын

@ambergries642 nope, seems like I'm going to have to get the apim replaced.

@mariavandyne5900 Жыл бұрын

I have a cord fusion energi 2015 as well but lost the remote start through app. Anyway around this?

@LeeMoore-tu4gr 5 ай бұрын

Do this actually update the maps? Can anyone confirm because I just did this for my 2015 Lincoln MKC and the maps look the same even though the sync version is updated

@leftielyle Жыл бұрын

Our car does not see any files on the USB? Formatted correctly, downloaded correctly (we think), but no files seen by car. It does know that USB1 was accessed

@mikeshaw4610 Жыл бұрын

Really good video. Any information on what is the update fails?

@Sammysweetheart003 9 ай бұрын

The step where you right click and drag to the USB stick and extract My options are eject Please help

@EveSalkey 8 күн бұрын

Can someone HELP me? I have done everything that this guy has said and I continue to get a failed error.

@townsendYXZ 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Sho Taurus. It has the original sync can I update mine to sync2?

@bsamander11 7 ай бұрын

Mine is stuck on installing file 4/10 I sat in the car for over an hour. Please help I dont want to be charged by the dealer.

@rolandrado2914 Жыл бұрын

Hi have 2011 ford explore base model with sync 2 can upgrade to sync 3 ?? I dont have navigation please let me know thanks! Video was good I guess

@billiam3073 3 жыл бұрын

First, thanks. Your tutorial was about as good as I've ever seen. How does this update interact with the "Map Version" SD Card. I know you said that this update for SYNC 2 updates the maps, but do I also need to get the latest SC Card in order for the GPS to work its best? Also, is there a certain time of the year that Ford typically releases their newest SC Card? Thanks.

@30kenton 3 жыл бұрын

U will still need a map card

@URTechDotCa 3 жыл бұрын

Hi William. The SD card will still be required. The download that you put onto your USB stick includes updated maps and so there is nothing else for you to do after the upgrade it applied.

@reiona649 6 ай бұрын

i still dont have navi in my 2014 ford taurus and i did the steps any help would be appreciated

@cwalker228 8 ай бұрын

You didn’t update to Sync generation 3 or Sync 3. All you did was update it to the latest build of sync 2. I don’t think it is possible to upgrade from Sync 2 to Sync 3 without completely screwing up your vehicle

@ajgreen868 2 ай бұрын

You can buy sync 3 for this vehicle.

@raymondrodrigues8351 Жыл бұрын

for my 2014 mustang gt, it doesnt give me an option for a usb flash drive. There's only an option for visiting a dealer

@johnmulcahy1594 2 жыл бұрын

Works like a charm. Thanks

@GerryONeil Жыл бұрын

Excellent how-to. thank you.

@itzelochoa3595 3 ай бұрын

What should I do if it says that one fail to install?

@thecarpenter3670 Жыл бұрын

Sucks I don’t have a touch screen or anything. Have a 16 f250 so idk if it would even upload unless stuff started working

@user-po1ji5mq5l Жыл бұрын

I have a problem: after format my memory stick went from 8Gb to 128 Mb. I tried different tools from internet, but I still can’t make it back. What do you recommend, and why needs to be format if is no file on the stick?

@robertellis5726 2 жыл бұрын

Man this was great help in doing this it works!!!!!!!!!!!

@yAyO118 Жыл бұрын

Great video, btw what SD card navigation version are you using?

@jmclain031 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this walk though. It helped me a lot. I also deleted my .xml file, how did you recover it? Or did you just not upload it to Ford Sync?

@ileahsmith1058 9 ай бұрын

Everytime i try to go to the website to update it tells my my VIN is not correct even though it’s already in my dashboard I don’t even make it to the screen on 1:57

@MrTembeleu 2 жыл бұрын

Hy there. For a ford focus MK3 2015 what can I do to install mirror link or Android auto?

@teresadesign 2 жыл бұрын

has anyone else had when updating sync 2 the navigation disappears and it says information instead? my husband did an update before watching your video and that happened. so we are going to try updating again following your video and see if that brings navigation back. we are so frustrated with fords updates. hope your video helps and if anyone has this same problem please help us. thanks

@matthewkephart2479 Жыл бұрын

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@ambergries642 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever find a solution?

@teresadesign Жыл бұрын

Yes we found a patch for the navigation on a forum and that fixed it immediately. Even twice at the Ford dealer couldn’t fix it.

@itzelochoa3595 3 ай бұрын

It said that one or multiple fail to install what should I do

@jj_mg9284 Жыл бұрын

mine does everything but after the screen gets off gives like 10 minutes then it says there was a problem

@dimuborgir1987 4 ай бұрын

why i cant play video files on mondeo 2016?

@brematthews384 6 ай бұрын

Very informative

@amcaleav 2 жыл бұрын

If you have the I on the top of the green panel it wont work (hyrbid 2016 fusion)

@zukameskhuradze6994 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the interesting video. I did everything as in the video, made an update to the program. But when I write on the card, he does not open the songs again and writes to me again as before. Maybe you can help me how to do it.

@Gamers-jj7mb 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, i try that but they are giving sync 3, i have 2015 Ford explorer XLT can you please help me, yesterday i try but it is not compatible sync 3...im mine sync 2? or 1? it is a big help for me if you will give me advice...Thanks a lot in advanced

@davidbloomberg9494 2 жыл бұрын

Does this 3.7 update allow the A12 maps SD card to be recognized ??

@GarayAshirov Жыл бұрын

hi, I can find update but there is not download button/ it writes "Find a Dealer" . what can I do? please help me

@eguayo5 2 жыл бұрын

Buenos dias tengo una actualización para mi ford 2013, comienza a leer la tarjeta y de pronto me dice que error en la tarjeta y pruebo con otras y me da lo mismo que puedo hacer, me ha quedado buscando la tarjeta y luego me dice el error otra vez, que hago o volvera en su momento a ponerse normal la pantalla del radio, comentarle que cuando inicio la lectura me decia leyendo 6 archivos y de ahi se quedo leyendo y luego da el error la version que me da el sistema es la EA5T-14D544-BA

@Mr.Ambition 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having trouble doing this on a Mac and the instructions on the website is no help did every step and still doesn’t work…

@est.9380 3 жыл бұрын

What does the update actually change ?

@beccaost 4 ай бұрын

and you get apple carplay with sync 3 right?

@philbernal Жыл бұрын

When I download off the website I had 8 zipped files downloaded. How do I know which one to use?

@kingzolew4967 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this 💪🏾

@kingcalero1088 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on a 2015 mustang premium with sync 2

@user-rh9rc4qq4t Жыл бұрын

I tried this and it keeps saying nothing found in root…? I followed your instructions to the letter. any help?

@circuitonotificacao2359 Жыл бұрын

If you want to get back the software old version, can you do-it?

@CARRJ142 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@adamkobeszko2871 Жыл бұрын

Too bad in my case there is a glitch with the website and it says it was last updated in 2011 and has no new file.

@victorvictorven1443 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I was trying to install the update on my Ford Edge 2016. All was going well but the installation got stuck at "Installing file...{3 of 8}" "SyncMyRide\EA5T-14F497-FF.zip". Please help.

@medrai7574 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings I do the whole process and when I go to the vehicle and insert the memory it says that there is a faulty file, what do I do in that case?

@jeffgerber6013 Жыл бұрын

So...I completed the task and my camera, phone and other aspects started working again. Lasted only 4 days then camera stopped and while using the phone, the person on the other end could not hear me. Now I'm really stuck.

@URTechDotCa Жыл бұрын

Wow... sounds like a hardware problem

@fgcartagena 6 ай бұрын

I’ve attempted to update my sync 2 software, I’ve followed fords PDF instructions which differ from yours. I’ve also followed your instructions. I’ve tried Mac and windows it’s formatted to FAT32 I’ve also tried EXFAT… doesn’t matter what I do I keep getting the USB not supported message on my 2013 f150 I just purchased 2 weeks ago. Any help before I take it Ford?

@bobbyz23 4 ай бұрын

Try a different usb stick i switched to another one it worked after not accepting the one i used first