Ford Escape: General Information / Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
- Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
- Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
- Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to
be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
- 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.
- Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
- Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock.
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed...
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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Depower
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an
accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never
compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely
follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an
accidental deployment...