Airflow sync update

I agree with you.
Everything should work / update as it’s designed to do without having to go to the dealer.
I’m definitely hesitant about tinkering around with a laptop and FDRS because one mistake could be disastrous.

Ironically FDRS isn’t a tinkering friendly piece of software. It’s got a ton of built in limits. You have to really be trying to actually change things outside of Ford parameters. Nobody uses FDRS (that I’m aware of) to modify software like they do with Forscan, you can only to obtain Ford provided changes/updates. It simply doesn’t let you edit things at all
 
Ironically FDRS isn’t a tinkering friendly piece of software. It’s got a ton of built in limits. You have to really be trying to actually change things outside of Ford parameters. Nobody uses FDRS (that I’m aware of) to modify software like they do with Forscan, you can only to obtain Ford provided changes/updates. It simply doesn’t let you edit things at all
I’m definitely not trying to change / alter things like one can do with FORScan, I’m only interested in doing all of the available updates for SYNC and other vehicle modules.
It would be nice if FORScan could do this.
I just watched a video on YouTube where this guy updated SYNC 4 and other vehicle modules on his F150 using FDRS, a laptop, and that very expensive / required adapter.
 
I’m definitely not trying to change / alter things like one can do with FORScan, I’m only interested in doing all of the available updates for SYNC and other vehicle modules.
It would be nice if FORScan could do this.
I just watched a video on YouTube where this guy updated SYNC 4 and other vehicle modules on his F150 using FDRS, a laptop, and that very expensive / required adapter.

I believe some people on the Gen14 forum loan out the adapter for temporary usage to do exactly that. I like having quality tools and don’t find the expense of an adapter that big of an issue myself but I also have multiple ford vehicles and prefer to do as much as I can on my own, especially when it comes to diagnostics
 
Yes.
Just go to the Ford.com website and sign in or register your vehicle.
You’ll be able see what updates your vehicle has as well as the history of said updates.
Untrue
 
If someone is stuck in software purgatory disconnect the battery, put in on charger and then wait overnight. It takes all modules a few hours to cycle completely off with residual power. This will allow modules to power down and many times will break the loop that some get stuck in. I have done this twice when truck went 6+ months without an update, a week or two later software updates started back up. If this doesn’t work check battery soc, many updates require >80% to start and minimum resting voltsge of 12v. If both of those fail get on 14thgen forum and rent a mongoose, there is a tone of info and help on updating via Fdrs. Dealerships won’t help with updates and not worth the time in effort when you can spend $50 plus rent mongoose and do it in you garage. At one time I was 12 mtgs behind and got it caught up since that time. Hope some of this helps
 
Okay so now I’m hearing that FordPass has an update for adjusting climate control settings remotely through the app during a remote start. I wonder if that’s got something to do with these airflow improvements? I haven’t tried my truck yet but I also don’t believe I’ve gotten this update just yet
 
If someone is stuck in software purgatory disconnect the battery, put in on charger and then wait overnight. It takes all modules a few hours to cycle completely off with residual power. This will allow modules to power down and many times will break the loop that some get stuck in. I have done this twice when truck went 6+ months without an update, a week or two later software updates started back up. If this doesn’t work check battery soc, many updates require >80% to start and minimum resting voltsge of 12v. If both of those fail get on 14thgen forum and rent a mongoose, there is a tone of info and help on updating via Fdrs. Dealerships won’t help with updates and not worth the time in effort when you can spend $50 plus rent mongoose and do it in you garage. At one time I was 12 mtgs behind and got it caught up since that time. Hope some of this helps
I'm taking it in and my complaint is exactly the words referenced in the TSB.... And I'm linking them to the TSB.... and quoting the part where it says it's warrantied....
 
I only see my two most recent updates so I have to agree here.
It’s been more than 90 days since your vehicle was updated.

The Software Update History & Release Notes currently only provides a report for the last 90 days of enhancements to your vehicle, so make sure to check back to see how your vehicle is improving over time.

How to turn on automatic updates
How to set a schedule
2021 F-150
VIN: 1FT......
 
It’s been more than 90 days since your vehicle was updated.

The Software Update History & Release Notes currently only provides a report for the last 90 days of enhancements to your vehicle, so make sure to check back to see how your vehicle is improving over time.

How to turn on automatic updates
How to set a schedule
2021 F-150
VIN: 1FT......
I am agreeing with you, my two most recent updates are in the last 90 days. Any update prior to those do not show.
 
Untrue. Only shows 90 days back, and doesn't show modules that need updates. You need FDRS for that
To be fair, the OP wasn’t asking about all of the vehicle modules that need to be updated and it’s quite obvious that he was talking about the normal Power Up / SYNC updates hence the reason for my suggestion and Apollo’s confirmation and as he said yes, it only goes back so far but who’s to say that OP’s vehicle has or hasn’t had any updates that aren’t listed.

Fingers crossed that your dealer figures out what’s up with your vehicle after you give them said TSB info as I’m sure many here would be interested in hearing what they say. I’m going to try the battery disconnect trick first before taking it in.
Have a good weekend.
 
To be fair, the OP wasn’t asking about all of the vehicle modules that need to be updated and it’s quite obvious that he was talking about the normal Power Up / SYNC updates hence the reason for my suggestion and Apollo’s confirmation and as he said yes, it only goes back so far but who’s to say that OP’s vehicle has or hasn’t had any updates that aren’t listed.

Fingers crossed that your dealer figures out what’s up with your vehicle after you give them said TSB info as I’m sure many here would be interested in hearing what they say. I’m going to try the battery disconnect trick first before taking it in.
Have a good weekend.
Sorry I just get so heated about updates!! I'm in tech so like... I'm boggled how they can get it SO WRONG
 
Sorry I just get so heated about updates!! I'm in tech so like... I'm boggled how they can get it SO WRONG
I’ll tell you how they got it so wrong and I’ve been saying this since 2015 and SYNC3.
Ford and other manufacturers need to leave infotainment systems and OTA updates to companies such as Apple and Google or contract them to do said systems instead of trying to do everything in house.
 
I’ll tell you how they got it so wrong and I’ve been saying this since 2015 and SYNC3.
Ford and other manufacturers need to leave infotainment systems and OTA updates to companies such as Apple and Google or contract them to do said systems instead of trying to do everything in house.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the software for the most part is contracted to the supplier of the module. It's why OTA updates take so long to get pushed through because of all the red tape in the supplier making the changes and then getting approvals by Fords team.

SYNC hasn't been in house for about 10 years now
 
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the software for the most part is contracted to the supplier of the module. It's why OTA updates take so long to get pushed through because of all the red tape in the supplier making the changes and then getting approvals by Fords team.

SYNC hasn't been in house for about 10 years now
Ahh okay.
That definitely makes sense.
 
Went in the shop 730am...

I requested to have TSB 25-2048 done. I was advised that it had been superceded by TSB 25-2105.

We shall seeeeee.
Cool.
To my surprise, I started my TREMOR this morning and it said that I had a battery management update that will be downloaded around noon.
Have you received this update already?
Looking forward to hearing what your dealer says.
 
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