Sync4A Updates

I've had my Expy 22 w/Sync 4A since last September and there have been just (2) updates. Currently at 3.5.4

We had considered a Mach E and I have kept up with the changes they made to those over the years. Really jealous of the software changes that haven't shown up on the Mach E. I hope they consider them for the Expy, and don't discount Expy drivers as not as tech savvy as Mach E drivers. Part of the reason I got the 15" screen was I figured it would get lots of updates that the Mach E owners have had the privilege to get.

ElectrifyCLT said:

Anyone with a newer 2023 or has had a 2022 Expedition for awhile... can you tell me what software version you're running? Has Ford been pushing software updates for these things? I know they advertise the 4A system in Expeditions as being OTA capable (just like Lightning and Mach-E), but I'm not sure if they have actually shipped anything.

I have access to FDRS as well as the necessary Mongoose adapter & power supplies to run updates myself if they're available there.

Thanks!

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I had a similar post on the sync 4a updates.
From what I’ve seen updates are rolled out for Expy monthly. You’ll see them come around the 4-10th of the month. Since I’ve had mine in august of last year I’ve had 4 updates. I’m on sync 3.5.4, the most recent update is setting the expy up to jump ahead to more recent versions of sync.
From what I’ve heard Expy is last in the queue for updates. The Mach E and Lightening are miles ahead due to marketing value of getting those “right” and bugs worked out. Ford will eventually get them aligned, maybe by EOY, but it’s not a pressing priority.

KetMalice said:

Might be somewhat nostalgic for you when the screen boots into Mach-E mode and the touchscreen buttons don’t work.
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what an ugly screen. and frequently malfunctions.

KetMalice said:

Might be somewhat nostalgic for you when the screen boots into Mach-E mode and the touchscreen buttons don’t work.
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This is a software issue. The dealership did not put the correct configuration on your vehicle. If it’s not configured right the modules won’t know how to communicate correctly with each other, which will cause the strange behaviors / glitches. They can run a bus query and see where the software is and cross reference it with where it should be and then wire flash the module to the correct config. Hopefully that would fix all your issues. Are you using the same dealership and mechanic?

m3olsen said:

@ElectrifyCLT , thankfully not everyone on here is suffering monthly APIM failures. Regarding your original question - I believe mine is on Sync version 3.5.4 - I know I hit 3.5.3 while others already had 3.5.4. I came across a chart somewhere - swore it was Wikipedia but search is currently finding nothing - that did show Expedition updates were WAY behind Mach E. I'm encouraged by the functionality you're describing and do sure hope it makes it to us as well.

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Update, my Expy got updated to 3.5.3 yesterday. Way behind others.

My two cars are a 2022 Mustang Mach E and a 2023 Ford Expedition with the 4a screen. Expedition is well behind the Mach E for updates, and I'm really looking forward to having some of these updates crossover to the Expedition. I really want the Parking Button to be added to the top left of the screen like my Mach E has, especially because the Expedition is a beast and harder to park in a tight spot.

Update: My Expedition got updated to 3.5.4 on Saturday.

"Minor updates here and there. Just small stuff to keep everything running smoothly. Ongoing updates like this help you enjoy the best possible version of your Ford Expedition. Enjoy."

On the Mach-E, this was a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) update that helped make future OTA updates easier. I haven't been able to spend time to see what exactly this updated, but I think it's a good sign that updates are still flowing!

really want the quick button for cameras, so annoying you have to go into menus just to see them.

bova80 said:

really want the quick button for cameras, so annoying you have to go into menus just to see them.

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Version 4 has it, even shows as an option in forscan with the latest update, but doesn’t work.