Ford Escape Manuals

Ford Escape: General Information / Updating the System

Updating the System Using a USB Drive

Downloading an Update

  1. Go to the SYNC update page on the local Ford website.
  2. Download the update.

    Note: The website notifies you if an update is available.

  3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.

    Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and meet the minimum requirements detailed on the website.

  4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.

Installing an Update

Note: You can use the system when an installation is in progress.

  1. Disconnect all other USB devices from the USB ports.
  2. Connect the USB drive with the update to a USB port.

Note: Installation starts automatically within 10 minutes.

    Using the Touchscreen

    Status bar. Home screen. Clock. Outside air temperature. Feature bar. Status Bar Cell phone microphone muted. Audio system muted. Software update installed...

    Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi Network Connection

    Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Select the settings option on the feature bar. Select Automatic Updates. Select System Wi-Fi. Switch System Wi-Fi on...

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