Ford finally has a fix for SYNC / XM Weather and Traffic issue V3.421194

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Steve Owens

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Ford finally has a fix for the Sync / XP problem. New update for Sync / XM V3.421194


Log onto the Ford Sync website above follow the directions enter your S/N and you will notice there is an update. You must download it manually, won't work through the vehicle system using WIFI. Instructions are very good, easy to follow.

I put mine on a flash drive, loaded in the radio system about 20 minutes. Now have XM Weather and Traffic and no XM issues with XM not playing sometimes. All have been working without any issues for over a week. It takes about 2-3 minutes for the system to load each time you start the vehicle, but its finally nice when everything pops up !

Also downloaded from the Ford website the FREE 2022 NAV database, the update made some nice NAV changes as well as downloading the new 2022 NAV software and CarPlay update. They say wireless update CarPlay is coming soon on the 19, 20, 21.

Hope this helps!

Steve O
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2021 Expedition Max King Ranch, Star White Met Tri Coat, w/ all options ,22"King Ranch Wheels, WEATHER TECH all new designed soft polymer/rubber mats including cargo mat and Mud Flaps

PS: The Expedition really drives well in the mountains in 8" of snow and ice....Electrinic 4X4 system works great especially with the electronic locking rear axle....Tires suck !!! have a set of Michelin LTX A/P2 ordered.
 

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To clarify a bit...that version of Sync has existed since last July.

In addition, the XM/RDS Issues were fixed several revisions before that, and I believe was first seen around April of last year.

Also, I am not aware of a newer Map Data File newer than 2/2020, but I am currently verifying that with the current download.

Also, likelihood of getting Wireless Carplay in Sync 3 is slim to none. It would be a major software/firmware update for that feature, and that is if the firmware can certify the hardware to Apple devices. If it is "possible", the odds of Ford doing it is slim to none! An example of that is that on the Ford update site, most 19's can't even go to Sync 3 3.4.xxxxx. We know they can but you have to use a 3rd party install builder, or really know what you are doing. Ford does not officially support it.

If you have a source for these claims I would love to see it!
 

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01-2022MapDataDownload.png

This a screenshot of the files downloaded from Ford's Sync Nav update site downloaded today using a 2021 Expedition & 2020 Expedition VIN(Same files for both). You will notice the file date. These are the same files that have been available for over a year. 2/2020(2nd half 2020)...as I expected. If there is newer Map data to be had for Ford Sync 3, it is not publicly known about, being distributed by Ford, or available via Cyanlabs updater.
 
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