A faster, simpler, better myford touch is here - MFT Update

uscc92 · 03-05-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmexplorer

Rebecca,
Any way to ensure that Ford has our address for the update package? I never got a letter announcing the update nor did I get the My Ford Touch magazine that others have stated they received.

I am registered on syncmyride.com (with address info) and fordowner.com (with address info). Anything else I (or others like me) should do to ensure we receive the update timely?

-J

Yes, me too, my magazine stopped coming early last year and i never did get a postcard annoucing it like others did. i hope they didnt lose my address too.

*peterk9* · 03-05-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Isobar

http://www.electronista.com/articles...s.through.usb/

Thanks for that info Isobar, and welcome to the Forum.

Just wonder how long it will be before we Canadians will see the update through the mail.

Peter

w1kedz · 03-05-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dirt

Not thinking about the use of the system, just thinking about the integration to your system, and how a half-install would work vs. a proper full install.

If nav can't be added after the truck is built, who knows how things could be affected. It may be no big deal, but it could affect warranty status, seeing as Ford will be super tight on warranty claims on these things I think...

Doing an update without the maps SD inserted works fine for all the other releases, I don't see why it would have any affect on this one. And if the dealership is doing the update, then how could it have an adverse affect on warranty status? The only downside is that the updated system would have no navigation until the new maps update is inserted into the SD slot.

**FordIVTteam** · 03-05-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gdecamp

Wait...is today April Fools Day? Lets all make sure...

Finally....fingers are crossed.

Ah ha ha ha! APRIL FOOLS, gdecamp!

But for real... we start mailing them this week!

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Originally Posted by bluelion

so everything can still be updated and everything, just not the navigation ?

You can still have them do the upgrade but NAV won't work until you get your new card (unless of course your dealer gives you an SD card).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmexplorer

Rebecca,
Any way to ensure that Ford has our address for the update package? -J

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeFreas

I'd like to know this also.

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscc92

Yes, me too, my magazine stopped coming early last year and i never did get a postcard annoucing it like others did. i hope they didnt lose my address too.

Please send me your VINs and addresses in a private message so I can verify we have the correct info.

Rebecca

artnalex · 03-05-2012, 03:38 PM

Rebecca,

I am sending you my VIN info, as well.

Thanks in advance,

Art Z

esandye · 03-05-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FordIVTteam

Ah ha ha ha! APRIL FOOLS, gdecamp!

But for real... we start mailing them this week!

You can still have them do the upgrade but NAV won't work until you get your new card (unless of course your dealer gives you an SD card).

Please send me your VINs and addresses in a private message so I can verify we have the correct info.

Rebecca

Rebecca, Do you know if they will be mailed USPS or one of the other services like UPS or FedEx? Need to know how to look for it. Exciting!

NEWPORTNJ · 03-05-2012, 05:21 PM

It sound like the update will affect the nav ? So are you saying that the new nav sd card will be mailed later ?

drober30 · 03-05-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWPORTNJ

It sound like the update will affect the nav ? So are you saying that the new nav sd card will be mailed later ?

Those that have Nav will receive a new SD card with the software update in the mail. They will come together!

*jrmexplorer* · 03-05-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWPORTNJ

It sound like the update will affect the nav ? So are you saying that the new nav sd card will be mailed later ?

Yes, the update changes the Nav substantially. See the video I posted above. The NAV itself is changed, as well as the maps they are using. Ford switched map providers.

They are sending a new SD card WITH the update.

If you decide to go to your dealer and get the upgrade early, you may have to wait to get the NAV card.

drober30 · 03-05-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by esandye

Rebecca, Do you know if they will be mailed USPS or one of the other services like UPS or FedEx? Need to know how to look for it. Exciting!

I think we would all like to know this!

vig1116 · 03-05-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by esandye

Rebecca, Do you know if they will be mailed USPS or one of the other services like UPS or FedEx? Need to know how to look for it. Exciting!

would like to know as well....

Bill #4 Explorer · 03-05-2012, 06:07 PM

Will the MFT update and the Nav SD card be free from Ford? What if we have the dealership do the update? Charges?? Thanks.

LukeV · 03-05-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill #4 Explorer

Will the MFT update and the Nav SD card be free from Ford? What if we have the dealership do the update? Charges?? Thanks.

Bill - as has been discussed previously, Ford is sending the update for both MFT and Nav (if applicable) at no cost to the owners.

Carnivore · 03-05-2012, 06:37 PM

Holy cow I love ford. Making a bad product happens but fixing it right, ...well that rarely happens.

**Rick** · 03-05-2012, 06:38 PM

This is great news

I'm making this thread a sticky at the top of the forum.

*peterk9* · 03-05-2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill #4 Explorer

Will the MFT update and the Nav SD card be free from Ford? What if we have the dealership do the update? Charges?? Thanks.

Bill, there is No charge. It's all FREE, except of course the hours worth of gas you'll be burning while it loads.

Peter

hosedagain · 03-05-2012, 07:16 PM

Video on the Ford Edge forum on the fix, video quality not the greatest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRL-v...ature=youtu.be

vig1116 · 03-05-2012, 07:34 PM

What are we going to do next week instead of complaining about MFT???

ColnagoRider · 03-05-2012, 08:18 PM

Is it unreasonable to insist the dealer install this before I pick up my new 2012 Limited (with August 2011 build date) this Friday?

I was also asking that the A Pillar TSB be done prior to delivery as well.

Spoke to sales guy today who is 'looking into it'.

vig1116 · 03-05-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ColnagoRider

Is it unreasonable to insist the dealer install this before I pick up my new 2012 Limited (with August 2011 build date) this Friday?

I was also asking that the A Pillar TSB be done prior to delivery as well.

Spoke to sales guy today who is 'looking into it'.

Don't make the sale till its all done...... I wouldn't pick it up if it needs tsb's fixed. Why should you waste your precious time taking it back at a later date?????

03-05-2012, 06:37 PM	#34
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03-05-2012, 06:38 PM	#35
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,253 Vehicle Specs	This is great news I'm making this thread a sticky at the top of the forum. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

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