2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Vehicle System Updates

Vehicle System Updates

Over the Air Updates

System software updates allow you to update your vehicle system software wirelessly. To

make sure you receive all updates, set a recurring schedule and connect to Wi-Fi. Updates may take longer if not connected to Wi-Fi, or may not download at all.

Before updating, reference this list to make sure your vehicle is ready be updated. If these requirements are not met during a scheduled update, the update will be canceled and you can reschedule.

Your vehicle is not running.

Your vehicle is stopped.

Your vehicle is parked.

The hazard indicators are switched off.

The alarm is not sounding.

The doors are closed.

The parking lights are switched off.

You are not pressing the brake pedal.

An emergency call is not in progress.

Your vehicle is not in limp mode.

Make sure Vehicle Connectivity and Automatic Updates are switched on.

Press the settings option on the feature bar.

Press the System Update tile.

Press Schedule Update.

Use the controls to set the time and day of the update.

Save the schedule.

Note: You can set the updates to occur every seven days.

When an update is available, tap the notification icon and follow the prompts on the screen.

You can schedule a convenient time for the update to complete. During scheduled updates you may not be able to use your vehicle.

Note: Updates may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

You can see the progress of the update on the touchscreen. An update cannot be canceled once it has been started.

During an update you will not be able to drive your vehicle, start the vehicle, use remote controls to lock and unlock the vehicle. The alarm, central locks, and door tones are disabled. The electronic door lock will not function during an update. You can open the doors using the mechanical latch if child locks are not on. Pull the handle until it stops to use the mechanical latch.

Note: Double locking is switched off and central locking is switched on during and after an update.

Note: If your vehicle is plugged in, charging will stop during an update and resume when the update is complete.

If an update is successful, the touchscreen will provide additional details about the update. You can also access this information under the System Update tile.

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If an update is not successful, follow the prompt that appears on the touchscreen.

Press the settings option on the feature bar.

Press the Reset tile.

Press Master Reset.

Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the reset.

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