15B32 – Traffic, Directions, and Information Application Update – 2015-2016 Ford & Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10204993

Manufacturer Communication Number: CSC15B32

Summary

Demonstration/Delivery Hold – Customer Satisfaction Program 15B32 Certain 2015 Model Year F-150, MKS, and 2016 Explorer, F-Super Duty, and

 


PROGRAM TERMS  

This program will be in effect through April 15, 2016.  There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle  Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-1502015DearbornSeptember 25, 2015 through September 27, 2015
Kansas CitySeptember 20, 2015 through September 26, 2015
MKS2015ChicagoSeptember 10, 2015 through September 25, 2015
Taurus2015ChicagoSeptember 10, 2015 through September 25, 2015
Explorer2016ChicagoSeptember 8, 2015 through September 29, 2015
F-Super Duty2016KentuckyAugust 3, 2015 through September 25, 2015
Fusion2016Flat RockSeptember 9, 2015 through September 25, 2015
HermosilloSeptember 22, 2015 through September 25, 2015

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

In some of the affected vehicles, the Traffic, Directions, and Information (TDI) application for SYNC services may not be correct for the vehicle.

For vehicles with navigation, this may result in one or more of the following conditions:

  1. a yellow question mark appearing in place of the compass on the home screen
  2. the Voice/Push-to-Talk button becoming inoperative/unresponsive
  3. if a phone is paired, inadvertent dialing of the SYNC services number without the customer initiating the SYNC services feature

For vehicles without navigation, this may result in one or more of the following conditions:

  1. the Voice/Push-to-Talk button becoming inoperative/unresponsive
  2. TDI/SYNC services becoming inoperative

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any of the vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to update the TDI application in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) using a USB drive.  This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner Letters are expected to be mailed the week of October 26, 2015.  Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS.  Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS    

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

The use of rental vehicles is not approved for this program.

 

LINCOLN CLIENT SPECIAL HANDLING

To ensure the best possible experience for LincolneBay logo owners, LincolneBay logo Dealers are encouraged to utilize the LincolneBay logo Loyalty Program to provide clients with surprise and delight offerings, including:

  • Fuel fill
  • Transportation assistance
  • Courtesy pick-up and delivery of client vehicles

The LincolneBay logo Loyalty Program is exclusive to LincolneBay logo Dealers.  Owners will not be notified of this service in owner mailings.  Reference EFC03578, LincolneBay logo Loyalty Program Announcement for additional details.

 

Instructions for Updating a USB Drive with the Correct APIM Software Level

Minimum 2 gigabyte (GB) USB drive required.  USB drives previously provided for FSAs 11A02 and 11A03 are preferred for compatibility.  This procedure will clear any saved data stored on the USB flash drive.  Save any important data stored on the USB drive to another location prior to starting this procedure.

  1. Format the USB Drive.
    1. Insert USB Flash drive into computer.
    2. From Windows start button or desktop, select my computer.
    3. Right click on the USB drive/temporary disk.
    4. Select “Format”.
    5. Under File System, select “FAT32”.
    6. Under Allocation Unit Size, select Default allocation size.
    7. Under Format Options, select “Quick Format”.
    8. Select “start” to reformat.
    9. Select “OK”, for pop up warning, “Reformatting will erase all data stored on this disk.”
    10. Close all open pop-up windows once complete.
    11. Tag the USB Drive to identify the new software level it will contain.
  2. Download the software. A hard wired internet connection is recommended.
    1. http://givisivsustorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/swparts/Gen2v38TDIRepairUSRev2.exe
    2. A download pop-up window will appear with selections “Run, Save, or Cancel”. Select “Save”.
    3. A “Save-As” pop up window will appear. Choose a folder on your computer to save the file temporarily.
    4. Select “Save”.
    5. When the “Download Complete” pop up window appears, select “Open folder”.
    6. The file will be highlighted. Double click on the file.
    7. A download warning may appear. If so, agree to continue by choosing “Yes”, “OK”, or “Run”.
    8. An extract pop up window will appear. The extract destination to the USB drive will need to be selected.
    9. To browse for the USB drive, select the button with three dots located to the right of the pop up window.
      1. Scroll down and select “Computer”
  • Select the USB drive/removable disk and click “OK”. USB drives previously provided for FSA 11A02 and 11A03 will be titled “SYNC”.
  1. Select Extract.
  2. Confirm USB drive contents. Select USB drive located under “My Computer”.  A folder named “SyncMyRide” and two files (autoinstall.lst and DONTINDX.msa) will be present on the USB drive; it is now ready for the USB upgrade procedure located in Attachment IV.

 


CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR F-150, MKS, AND TAURUS VEHICLES AND 2016 EXPLORER, F- SUPER DUTY, AND FUSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC® WITH MYFORD TOUCH™ / MYLINCOLN TOUCH™ — TRAFFIC, DIRECTIONS, AND INFORMATION APPLICATION UPDATE

 

OVERVIEW

In some of the affected vehicles, the Traffic, Directions, and Information (TDI) application for SYNC® Services may not be correct for the vehicle. Before demonstrating or delivering any of the vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to update the TDI application in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) using a USB drive.

 

APIM Software Update

NOTE: The installation procedure takes less than 10 minutes. Do not remove the USB drive or turn the vehicle off until the “Installation Complete!” screen appears.

1. Verify the vehicle is not in transport mode. If the vehicle is in transport mode, please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 419-10 to deactivate.

2. Start the vehicle and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.

3. Disconnect any USB devices or cables connected to the vehicle USB ports and press the home button located at the bottom/center of the screen. See Figure 1.

 

4. Install the USB flash drive into one of the vehicle’s media hub USB ports. The reprogramming procedure will start automatically. See Figure 2.

NOTE: It is normal for the system to reboot several times and/or for the screen to go dark/blank at times. The USB drive must remain installed during this time, and should not be removed until the “Installation Complete!” screen appears.

 

5. When the programming is complete, “Installation Complete!” will appear on the screen. Press “OK” and remove the USB flash drive from the USB port. See Figure 3.

 


11 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEXPLORER2016
FORDeBay logoF-1502015
FORDeBay logoF-250 SD2016
FORDeBay logoF-350 SD2016
FORDeBay logoF-450 SD2016
FORDeBay logoF-550 SD2016
FORDeBay logoF-650 SD2016
FORDeBay logoF-750 SD2016
FORDeBay logoFUSION2016
FORDeBay logoTAURUS2015
LINCOLNeBay logoMKS2015

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 15B32
October 14, 2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10204993

MC-10204993-9999.pdf 344.384KB

 


 

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