Ford Sync Unable To Download Update
New SYNC Software Update is Available A new software update is available for vehicles with the SYNC system. This update will not work for MyFord Touch. Details and benefits are listed directly below, with instructions on how to install it in your vehicle following. This software update addresses the following issues: Bluetooth© Connectivity Improvements:. Dec 02, 2018 I have a 66 plate Fiesta and I'm having this same problem. I've downloaded a Sync 1 update for my sat nav from the Ford UK owner resources. How to download software updates to a computer. And click Request Download to send your request to SYNC. SYNC ® is available on most Ford vehicles. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control.
This latest version of SYNC 3 enables you to access Waze navigation and Alexa skills on your in-car display, provides access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for even more Ford owners, plus overall performance improvements. Learn what's included in this SYNC update. Manually download ford sync 3 update. NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with an “Automatic Engine Shutdown” option and due to the length of time for the update process this feature should be Disabled. You can find this feature on the left hand cluster display (use left hand switch Control Settings Vehicle and uncheck the box next to “Auto Engine Shutdown”).For more details, refer to your owners manual “Starting.
Quick history. Just got my 2013 Flex SEL that was built in Sept. 2012 so it's been sitting for more than a year. I went to update SYNC this morning and it failed. ON my SYNC update page it shows last update Sept. 2012 so the system has never been updated. (You would think the dealer would do this for you).

I followed all the steps to update; it starts to update, then I get a message 'You have already updated your software..', Then it shows another screen like it's trying to update, then a 4th screen saying installation failed.
I have followed all the steps:
1. Download file to HD
2. unzip file
3. copy all files to 4GB USB drive (formatted FAT32)
4. Turn on Flex, engine running
5. Radio on
6. Insert USB drive (Install starts automatically but I get the error sequence above. I posted the screen images below. Sorry, they go by quick so camera focus is a little off.
After the first failure I reformatted the USB and tried from scratch with the same results. Any ideas on how to make this work? There is nothing else on the USB drive. I downloaded and installed on Mac OS X but that shouldn't make a difference.
How To Download Ford Sync Update
OK, it won't let me attach photos.
1st screen: Installing file..(1 of 10)
2nd screen: You have already updated your software successfully. Please remove the USB drive.
3rd screen: Installing file..(1 of 10)
4th Screen: Installation Failed! The installation has run out of space or does not work with this version.

Can't Download Ford Sync Update
Anyone knows what my next steps are? Please don't tell me I need to go back to the dealer.- Tom