sanche Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hello, I read someplace about a new software release to update MFT nav systems. There is a TSB out #12-11-1 that relates to 2011-2013 Edges and Explorers. My Ford dealer has not contacted me about this, so I learned about it from SMR. According to the TSB, the upgrade may need a new SD card, version A4. My question is; 1- Has Ford shipped or planning to ship the software upgrade thumbdrive WITH the SD card? 2- If it needs to be done at the dealer, will they charge you for the new A4 SD card? 3- If you had it installed. Asside from reinstalling addresses and reparing phone, does it run better? Thanks much all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 According to what I've seen on other forums: 1 - no but you can download the software yourself using the link in the TSB. I'll try to post it if I can find it. You'd still have to go to the dealer for a new card I presume. 2 - no 3 - yes - response is reported to be much better and much faster with improved voice recognition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanche Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi akirby, I spoke to the svc mgr. at the Ford dealer. They would need to hold the car for the day, and will not hand over the SD card b/c they fear the customer will "mess things up". So it looks like I'll have to take it in. I did download the software upgrade to a thumb drive, but to do the complete job, you need the card too, so i"m stuck. Another question, SMR has another download for checking your current software level. I followed the instructions to download, put the drive into the port in the car, started it, drive light was flashing, waited a few minutes, then removed the drive. Version info should be on the drive, yes? I go back to the SMR site, but did not find instructions on how to upload and find out what I have. What did I miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I forgot how to register the version checker but there must be instructions somewhere. I don't blame the dealer for wanting to do the update themselves - they're on the hook if you screw it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Do a health report. It updates the site with all the versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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