silvrsvt Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Syncmyride website is down and I just saw on Facebook that Ford media rep was updating his wife's Explorer to ver 3.6....anyone got any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I know sync my ride website is going to redirect you to a new page. It's supposed to merge all sync stuff to one website. I don't remember the exact information, but something about support and all sync related stuff will be on it. I know 3.6 is coming but haven't seen anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Its going to be www.support.ford.com or www.support.Lincoln.Com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Update is due out the first week of July from what I heard elsewhere. I would say it's likely already hitting vehicles coming off the assembly line now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Any news on what the 3.6 update includes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Update is due out the first week of July from what I heard elsewhere. I would say it's likely already hitting vehicles coming off the assembly line now. First week of July came and left. Still waiting for 3.6 ... Based on this article it looks like it'll be August - which is right around the corner! http://fordtechlane.com/new-myford-touch-upgrade-to-be-released-in-august-2013/ Edited July 31, 2013 by neod192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 First week of July came and left. Still waiting for 3.6 ... Based on this article it looks like it'll be August - which is right around the corner! http://fordtechlane.com/new-myford-touch-upgrade-to-be-released-in-august-2013/ My parents got a letter from Ford saying the updates will be out very soon....they have a '13 Escape Ti, I still haven't gotten anything myself and we bought our cars the same week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyw85 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ford is probably waiting until both the hybrid update and the sync/myford updates are ready at the same time. The hybrid update is supposed to be ready in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Per the Ford IVT team: ~ Improved system performance ~ Improved Home Screen - Increased Touch Zones on Home Screen ~ Improved screen interactions while using voice ~ Updated support for phones and media players ~ Improvements to System Installation - Quicker install (< 30 minutes); Persistence of Navigation Favorites during installation. Edited August 1, 2013 by blwnsmoke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Got a letter in the mail today (7/31) saying that MFT version 3.6 would be available in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's like baking something: It's ready when it's ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 How does this work with MFT with Nav owners? I thought I saw something that Ford sends you a new sd card with new maps to do the update with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) I rented a new Edge a couple of weeks ago, and MFT went through a couple of iterations of "performing maintenance" (paraphrasing), and rebooted. I don't know if this was a satellite-based update (sort of like Windows Automatic Updates), but maybe this is how MFT updates happen? As to Sync, I'd assume there'd be some sort of file you'd put on a flash drive and install via the usb port? Edited August 1, 2013 by RangerM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's like baking something: It's ready when it's ready. And if you try to bake it at a higher temp to get it done quicker, you end up with MFT V1. I rented a new Edge a couple of weeks ago, and MFT went through a couple of iterations of "performing maintenance" (paraphrasing), and rebooted. I don't know if this was a satellite-based update (sort of like Windows Automatic Updates), but maybe this is how MFT updates happen? As to Sync, I'd assume there'd be some sort of file you'd put on a flash drive and install via the usb port? MFT updates happen the same way as Sync updates...with a flash drive in the usb port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I rented a new Edge a couple of weeks ago, and MFT went through a couple of iterations of "performing maintenance" (paraphrasing), and rebooted. I don't know if this was a satellite-based update (sort of like Windows Automatic Updates), but maybe this is how MFT updates happen? As to Sync, I'd assume there'd be some sort of file you'd put on a flash drive and install via the usb port? This is a BS message MFT gives rather than saying "My poor, tiny brain hurts because I can't handle all of this information, so I'm going to go to sleep for a while. I might wake up later." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 How does this work with MFT with Nav owners? I thought I saw something that Ford sends you a new sd card with new maps to do the update with? I was unable to do the last update using a thumb drive on my '13 Escape because of navigation. They sent me a new card, but I still had to go through the 40 minute, engine-on update. I don't know if this time will be the same or not as the letter I just got wasn't specific. MFT keeps getting better incrementally, but there are certain facets of the system that still make me scream. For instance, when you're in an unfamiliar area and you're asking for a POI where there might be multiple locations (say a Panera Bread or Walmart) and -- assuming the rare case when MFT understands what you are requesting -- the results are given in list view with partial info and unfamiliar streets, and the system immediately barks at you to pick one. Borders on useless even if you have a copilot. Needs to be in map view with the capability to increase or decrease magnification to sort out which one to go to and the system should just shut up until you choose. Also, the definition of a POI "on the route" leaves a lot to be desired; the logic on my now ancient TomTom works much better and I used to carry it in the console as a backup for this kind of chore. Now, if I have the opportunity, I fire up my phone which gives better results -- but I don't do that unless I have a copilot or can pull over. I shouldn't have to do any of that if the system were up to snuff. Voice recognition still sucks, but in fairness, I haven't gone through the enhanced recognition drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 A new SD map card for Nav is only required if they change the file format to go along with the new software. If that's required they'll include a new SD map card. Otherwise the current one will continue to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp77 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 A new SD map card for Nav is only required if they change the file format to go along with the new software. If that's required they'll include a new SD map card. Otherwise the current one will continue to work fine. Do u suppose my soon to be built 13 f-150 will have all of these up dates as I am not an electronic wizard, I do not have nav?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Most likely but if not its very easy to update it yourself or at the dealer before you get delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The download is now available at syncmyride.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Can I get an update for the NON-touch screen MyFord system? It has been sucking for a very long time now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just installed it. Only took 30 minutes. I can now see the artist and title on Sirius on the home screen. I really wish it would go back to the same screen you left it on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I installed mine this morning on the way to work, it took 24 minutes. I had to try two attempts to pair my iPhone 4, but all is good. I loaded the USB and did a master reset last night and to my surprise, all my presets were still there this morning after the download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Any feedback on what they improved or fixed? My car is in the dealership getting the fuel sending unit fixed in the gas tank...so I can't update it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Any feedback on what they improved or fixed? My car is in the dealership getting the fuel sending unit fixed in the gas tank...so I can't update it.. I haven't had a lot of time with it yet, but one thing I noticed that I don't believe was there before is a Where Am I button on the services screen. I pressed it and it displayed my longitude and latitude. I do not have NAV. I'm not sure what function it serves, maybe it will help me next time I'm using my sextant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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