Sync 3 3.0 - Issues
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Western MA
It's not a problem per say. It's this way on purpose. Once Ford gets a stable version running in your vehicle they don't want it to update unless there is a major change or issue with your current version. Updates an often cause more problems than they solve so to avoid warranty claims, Ford doesn't push these updates.
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Clayton, Georgia
I can't seem to get the popup about connecting to WiFi to complete my Sync update to go away, even with WiFi turned off.
I think I have found a work around for the audio system defaulting to starting on FM even though I listen to Sirius and have Sirius on when I shut the truck off.
What I have found, and it may only work on mine, is if I don't immediately start the truck, but just turn on the ignition, the audio starts on Sirius. I then crank the key the rest of the way to start the truck. The audio is silent for several seconds, but then comes back with Sirius playing.
I've gotten into the habit of getting into the truck, turning on the ignition, reaching over to shut the door, then turning the key the rest of the way. So far so good....
Perhaps those with diesels and glow plugs start their engines that way anyway, but it was a minor behavior change for me.
I think I have found a work around for the audio system defaulting to starting on FM even though I listen to Sirius and have Sirius on when I shut the truck off.
What I have found, and it may only work on mine, is if I don't immediately start the truck, but just turn on the ignition, the audio starts on Sirius. I then crank the key the rest of the way to start the truck. The audio is silent for several seconds, but then comes back with Sirius playing.
I've gotten into the habit of getting into the truck, turning on the ignition, reaching over to shut the door, then turning the key the rest of the way. So far so good....
Perhaps those with diesels and glow plugs start their engines that way anyway, but it was a minor behavior change for me.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2013
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Don't know if this has been mentioned previously,
.......but when I plug iPhone into USB while having waze app open and on screen, the FM Stereo turns ON every time a notification is made verbally by waze app.
Kinks to work out I guess.
.......but when I plug iPhone into USB while having waze app open and on screen, the FM Stereo turns ON every time a notification is made verbally by waze app.
Kinks to work out I guess.
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Madison WI
Just as an update to the "switches to FM on restart" thing...
I've used the remote start probably 5 or 6 times since my last post. Each time, XM is on instead of FM, just the way I like it. Its a rather minor, but mildly irritating problem that it switches to FM when key starting.
I've used the remote start probably 5 or 6 times since my last post. Each time, XM is on instead of FM, just the way I like it. Its a rather minor, but mildly irritating problem that it switches to FM when key starting.
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Clayton, Georgia
That would be analogous to my observation that turning on the ignition with the key, but not immediately turning to the start position, has the audio play the sat radio that was on when engine was shut off, whereas immediately turning the key to start has it start on FM.
Not sure what those with keyless ignition would do - push the button without pressing on the brake pedal, confirming that sat radio comes on, then pushing again with the pedal depressed. Kinda awkward.
I agree, it is a mildly irritating problem!
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Madison WI
Yes. I modified the posting to clarify. Using the key, FM is on. Using remote start, I defaults to XM where I left it.
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From: Western MA
I posted this theory in the Forscan thread and from the behavior of the popup, I believe it is the case. The WIFI message is on a 7 day clock. If your truck isn't able to connect to WIFI and check for updates for 7 days, you get the pop up. Those with good WIFI where they park won't get this message as the truck is able to check every time you park. To cure this you ether need to make sure you have good WIFI where you park, turn off auto updates, or manually search for updates once a week while in range of WIFI.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2016
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Have you got a link to it? I wasnt smart enough to save it and this wifi thing is not worth the hassle.