Waze is awesome. It alerts you to traffic problems and construction. You can even comment and post with other drivers. I remember being stuck in Moapa Valley for several hours because of construction. It was fun having other drivers to complain with.

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The Canopener only works on the 2011-2012 and maybe some 2013's that have the brick radio that has the internal hard disk drive....I do not think they have one for the later model trucks.....you will need to look into the lockpick unit.

 

As long as you realize that it's not really free - you're right!!!

 

No problem, NStorm!

I certainly understand where you're coming from, ngng. Map updates are completely optional, but it is important you know that they are available if you ever become interested in purchasing one. The complexity of factory-installed navigation systems in comparison to personal navigation devices adds to the cost of providing updates. These often include software updates to improve the system features as well.

Kim

 

The latest update is A-6 and it is about $170 shipped. Almost embarrassed to admit I bought it yesterday as my version was A-4.

 

Should be on eBay before long. Wonder if those will be dups or originals if they are cheap price.

 

You need to provide a VIN before they ship from the authorized Ford e-tailer, so if they show up on ebay and don't ask for a VIN, I'd be taking a pass.

 

I'm likely on A-1, lol. I need to do this, but there are so many sled parts I can use fun coupons on instead

 

The 2013 and newer nav radios do not require a VIN to update the SD card to newer map version.

I know the "brick" nav radios with the internal hard drive required a VIN to order it.

On edit I changed the first line from requiring to not requiring. Sorry for the wrong info.

 

I didn't provide a VIN to order mine.

 

Well then maybe I should shut up about the VIN. I was going to order one for my '11 and they needed the VIN, but my truck wasn't around so I cancelled the transaction and just never tried to reorder it.

I just tried it again and it's asking for:
http://ford.navigation.com/cms/page...._US/FordNA/USD

Did you have to do that?

 

I used the link provided in post #8 and followed the instructions provided online. I printed out the paper and took it to my truck to write down all of the numbers it asked for. The next morning, I input those numbers back onto the site and ordered the appropriate update. Tracking shows it is expected to arrive on Saturday. Of course, mine is coming on an SD card too, so that could be the difference in what info they need.

Copied and pasted from their site:

SYNC Navigation System Map Update

Find new destinations, roads and points of interest along the way with this official Ford and Lincoln SYNC Navigation System map update. You can choose an update that features detailed coverage for the United States and Canada OR the United States and Mexico. To get started:

1. Determine your SYNC Software Version
a. Go to your vehicle, on the home screen press the “settings” icon
b. Press the “Help” button
c. Press the “System Information” button
d. The third line displays your software version
e. Record the numbers after “CCPU S/W Version”:
__. __ __.__ __ __ __ __
f. Record the Map Database Version: __ __ (i.e. A4, B4)

(to print instructions, click here)

2. Look at the last five digits of the CCPU S/W Version and choose one of the actions below.

Last five digits: Action:
Greater than or equal to 12285 Continue to purchase.
10337, 11038, 11063, 11081, 11134, 12023, 12156 Visit support.ford.com or support.lincoln.com to update your SYNC software, then return to purchase the map update.
10212, 10308, 12058 Your vehicle requires a software update from the dealer. Please contact your local dealer to schedule an appointment.

3. If your Map Database Version is A6 or B6, you have the latest map update currently available, PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE. All other database versions please continue.

 

That's it...my '11 takes a disk and that site only offers support for the '13s and up.

 

Makes pretty good sense then!

 

I must have A6 then... After I put my year in it says I have the latest version...