viper001 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'm just curious, I know it has already been discussed that there are currently no updates for the SD-based navigation data that came with my Touch based navigation system. But, has Ford ever offered updated map and POI data for any of their built in navigation systems? I am assuming that 2011 when I bought my car was not the first time Ford has offered such a system, but in all the forums and threads I've seen I have never actually heard of anyone saying they had received (or bought) such a thing, even on an earlier model vehicle. My other vehicle is a Honda minivan, there tends to be crapping and complaining over there due to the high costs of the updated DVD disks, but Honda is pretty good about at least offering updates once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm just curious, I know it has already been discussed that there are currently no updates for the SD-based navigation data that came with my Touch based navigation system. But, has Ford ever offered updated map and POI data for any of their built in navigation systems? I am assuming that 2011 when I bought my car was not the first time Ford has offered such a system, but in all the forums and threads I've seen I have never actually heard of anyone saying they had received (or bought) such a thing, even on an earlier model vehicle. My other vehicle is a Honda minivan, there tends to be crapping and complaining over there due to the high costs of the updated DVD disks, but Honda is pretty good about at least offering updates once a year. Ford used to use Navteq and they publish map updates on DVD for $200. You can also find them on Ebay. Because of the price they're not big sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Ford used to use Navteq and they publish map updates on DVD for $200. You can also find them on Ebay. Because of the price they're not big sellers. Have you seen any SD Map updates? Would they be available at my local parts dpt if they were available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Have you seen any SD Map updates? Would they be available at my local parts dpt if they were available? Haven't seen any yet but Ford doesn't normally sell these - they come from the map provider. I forgot who the map provider is for the 2011s but it's not Navteq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Haven't seen any yet but Ford doesn't normally sell these - they come from the map provider. I forgot who the map provider is for the 2011s but it's not Navteq. Get this... On the package, it says Ford, wcities, infoUSA, gracenote, USTA (The tennis folks), telenav, Tele Atlas, Sync powered by Microsoft, and FoMoco. It also says, "The data enclosed is updated annually. To purchase an update of the navigation data, please go to your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Dealer or call In USA: 1(800)392-3673 In Canada: 1(800)565-3673 Lincoln Mexico: 01-800-005-4626 Ford Mexico: 01-800-719-8466 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Get this... On the package, it says Ford, wcities, infoUSA, gracenote, USTA (The tennis folks), telenav, Tele Atlas, Sync powered by Microsoft, and FoMoco. It also says, "The data enclosed is updated annually. To purchase an update of the navigation data, please go to your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Dealer or call In USA: 1(800)392-3673 In Canada: 1(800)565-3673 Lincoln Mexico: 01-800-005-4626 Ford Mexico: 01-800-719-8466 Wow - they never did that with NavTeq. I guess we'll find out when the first update becomes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I think it's telenav. They do the nav on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Wow - they never did that with NavTeq. I guess we'll find out when the first update becomes available. Sure they did, the phone numbers to order map updates can be displayed right on the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Sure they did, the phone numbers to order map updates can be displayed right on the screen. I thought those previous map updates came directly from NavTeq, not from Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Have you seen any SD Map updates? Would they be available at my local parts dpt if they were available? I have asked the ford social media service people on Facebook and they have said that they have not received the new maps from Telnav yet - I then went to Telnav and asked them when they would be available and they directed me to Ford. I am thinking this won't be updated as often as we would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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