Longer than that I’m afraid.

 

Oh, okay. I'm sure the Ford page states up to 35mins. I assumed it may be quicker as well, due to the fact that I'm not downloading the 2GB + file and supplying it via USB? I wonder if it's worth trying it again next time I'm on a long drive.

 

@dazzler9000 it will take longer ,,could you let us know in your signature what kuga you have,,👍

 

I do wonder what happened to the installation I was halfway through. It seems to be working okay on the previous version thankfully.

 

It might of only updated your sync and not the maps.

 

The Ford Sync3 update page will tell you what FMC database has recorded as your current version. Check your car settings to see if it matches with the FMC database. If it’s a different version then your car has probably updated and you need to check your USB stick for the log file that should have been produced during update.

Personally It’s never taken more than 30mins for sync3 to successfully update, maps can take over an hour or more.

 

I've checked both Ford's records and my version and it seems to match on 3.0.19205. (is that a version from 2019?)

I checked the USB drive and there wasn't any log file created. Guessing my impatience didn't allow it enough time to finish. It didn't look like there was any hard disk activity after the initial 10mins, so I'm assuming it copies the file across and then installs locally?

Might just need to try it again when on a long run. Would this start the whole process again, or will it pick up from where it got to?

Don't know why I'm bothered to be honest, just feels like I should update it. Hoping for some additional functionality.

 

There is never a consistent “time” reported by members on here for how long it takes.

Some report quite a quick update, some longer and some never. Odd behaviour from a car from the same manufacturer. 🤷‍♂️

 

There is never a consistent “time” reported by members on here for how long it takes.

Some report quite a quick update, some longer and some never. Odd behaviour from a car from the same manufacturer. 🤷‍♂️

My 68 plate mk3.5 focus updated quicker than my current Kuga both maps and sync system.

 

The time depends on the read rate of the USB drive. Although the car cannot use the USB3 protocol a good quality USB3 drive will always be fastest as the limiting factor is not the bus speed but the read speed.

It normally takes around 35 to 40 minutes for an update to Sync and about 2.5 hours for the maps. Much better to do it on a drive rather than sitting with the engine running.

You update has probably completed but did it do a power cycle at the end by itself ? If not it will not have generated the xml file to upload to Ford. You can download the xml generation update (takes a matter of moments) from the Ford website.

 

OMG, 2.5hrs for the maps. That's unreal.... Wonder how much Ford would charge to do these updates . Lucky I use google or Waze, but it would still be nice to have updated maps locally, although probably not essential.

 

I did it a couple of weeks back....it took ages and was loads of hassle. I too gave up but left the USB drive in the slot in the car. The next day, as I was driving home from work, it finished the update by itself.
I can't see what difference it made to be honest, apart from raising my blood pressure and the neighbours learning a few more swear words

 

I did it a couple of weeks back....it took ages and was loads of hassle. I too gave up but left the USB drive in the slot in the car. The next day, as I was driving home from work, it finished the update by itself.
I can't see what difference it made to be honest, apart from raising my blood pressure and the neighbours learning a few more swear words

Sync3 is end of life so it is just bug fixes now

 

Cheap phone holder and your off, as most phones have maps.

I like having the in car nav system but your not alone with your thoughts on the time it takes. Nuff said.

 

I've just checked this morning and it looks like it did update?? I'm now running 3.0.20204.

I did try plugging my USB drive back in to see if it would copy over the file so I can upload to Ford, but it stated that it was updating the system again. I just removed the USB drive.

How important is it that I update Fords records? Would this stop me from getting the latest NAV package?

 

I've just checked this morning and it looks like it did update?? I'm now running 3.0.20204.

I did try plugging my USB drive back in to see if it would copy over the file so I can upload to Ford, but it stated that it was updating the system again. I just removed the USB drive.

How important is it that I update Fords records? Would this stop me from getting the latest NAV package?

The updating system message is what it displays when generating the log file. You must leave the USB drive in until you are told to remove it. If you don't it will just keep restarting or fail. Sometimes it needs a key cycle or a reboot with the USB drive still in

 

Yes. The log file needs to be sent to FMC to allow a maps download. The log file has an XML extension and contains you VIN number plus other info.

 

Are you connected to WiFi?

Go into settings and sync update and it may transfer it that way. It has on mine in the past, just the xml file not the whole update.

 

There's some great info here, thanks everyone. I've just gone back the Ford website and checked and it now reads that my sync is up to date, so it must have connected over Wifi and updated. Sneaky.

I now have a 22.9GB map download. I'll have to think carefully about when I want to tackle this install

 

A long journey - it will take at least 2 hours

 

A sleepy Sunday morning, when you have cleared your diary!

 

Hi does anybody know where I can get the download file for the sync 3 update? It can no longer be downloaded from ford's website and I want to update as I'm having connection issues

 

Just checked and the updaye checker and files are 'working' about as well as they normally do.

 

Yep site is still showing VIN specific updates are available for Sync 3 and Maps.

 

Many are confused but the forum will help out. 👍

 

My vignale mondeo hybrid took 40 mins using WiFi.

 

did you need to keep the engine running to precent the system shutting down?

 

Well I'm patiently sitting listening to Coldplay, plus others 😁, waiting for my 2017 1.5 Titanium to update via USB. Tried before but lost patience and gave up. Determined this time though. 😁

 

@dmyeo66 pop your Kuga details in to your signature as requested by your welcome P.M

saves you repeating yourself all the time when you need advice in the future.👍

 

My experience of Sync and maps update is as follows :-

Sync3 update - approx 20-25 minutes

Maps - 1hr 30 to 2hrs.

 

Hi all, back again! I tried to upgrade my sync 3 this evening. I attempted it via USB as the 'search for update' option never returned an update. After downloading the file from the ford website and plugging in my USB drive to the car, all started well and it informed me that it was updating. After about 35 mins, the updating message disappeared and I'm left not knowing what to do. I left it another 15 mins and gave up. Does anybody know how long this should take? There's only so long I can sit on my driveway with the engine running! For info, my current software version is 3.0 build 19205

I up-dated mine by a Memory Stick and after it has finished, it always requires WIFI for for some unspecified reason. Who leaves their vehicle with the engine running on the driveway for hours. This is totally useless and It does not say what features are missing. The Sat Nav still works. It all needs to be done by Memory Stick from the Ford Pas app on a PC, or it is totally useless and impractical. If the vehicle is left running on the drive way, by the time it has updated it will be in a crate on the way to the Far East: especially when only useless E.V.s are on the market. Someone needs to live in the real world!

 

@peter_a_lane10 why not introduce yourself in the new members section and pop your kuga details into your signature as requested by your welcome message👍

 

I’m trying to update my sync 3 via usb but the ford pass app says it’s fully up to date with version 3.28 or whatever. The actually sync 3 system shows version 2.2 installed. I have no idea how I can update this now. I wanted to update to allow Apple car play and to update the maps that are out of date but again ford pas says they are up to date. Any help appreciated, I have a usb stick ready to go but just need the files to put on it

 

@ninancolin
why not introduce yourself in the new members section and pop your Kuga details into your signature as requested by your welcome message👍