NHTSA ID Number: 10198605
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2175
Summary
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns.
This bulletin supersedes 20-2255. Reason for update: Replace Awareness/Interim Message
Model:
Ford
2016-2018 C-MAX Hybrid
2018-2019 EcoSport
2016-2018 Edge
2016-2019 Escape
2016-2019 Expedition
2017-2019 Explorer
2016-2018 F-150
2016-2019 F-Super Duty
2016-2018 Fiesta
2016-2019 Flex
2016-2018 Focus
2017-2018 Fusion
2016-2018 Mustang
2016-2019 Taurus
2016-2019 Transit
2016-2018 Transit Connect
2017-2018 Continental
2016-2019 MKC
2016 MKS
2016-2019 MKT
2016-2018 MKX
2017-2018 MKZ
2016-2017 Navigator
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 20-2255 to update the TSB Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:
- Display operation concerns
- Navigation inoperative
- Voice recognition concerns
- Phone connection issues
- Dropped phone connections
- Applink related performance
- Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic
- Slow system response
This may be due to the SYNC software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software. The SYNC 3 universal thumb drive will be able to update the APIM software without the use of a scan tool and does not require the process to be monitored. Ford will be monitoring APIM replacements to confirm TSB directed software updates have been performed.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following criteria:
- One of the following vehicles:
- 2016 MKS
- 2016-2017 Navigator
- 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang
- 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty
- 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ
- 2017-2019 Explorer
- 2018-2019 EcoSport
- Customer complaint of one or more of the following symptoms:
- Display operation concerns
- Navigation inoperative
- Voice recognition concerns
- Phone connection issues
- Dropped phone connections
- Applink related performance
- Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic
- Slow system response
Service Procedure
1. Verify that the SYNC 3 universal thumb drive is titled SG3v202102 or later (later software levels will have a higher numerical value). Is the SYNC 3 universal thumb drive title SG3v202102 or later?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – download the SYNC 3 Universal USB Updater Application under the Service Tips section of Professional Technician System (PTS). Review the instructions and use Scan for Updates and Update USB. Proceed to Step 2.
- NOTE: If needed, this is a one time upload to the thumb drive. Downloading the files to laptop and updating the thumb drive could take up to 2 1/2 hours depending on internet speed. Once the thumb drive is updated, it can be used repeatedly to update all vehicles in this article.
2. Disconnect all customer connected universal serial bus (USB) items from all media hub locations in the vehicle.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Insert the SYNC 3 universal thumb drive into the USB port on the media hub.
5. The module automatically updates with no user input required.
(1). Modules already at the latest software level will indicate this after approximately 30 seconds.
(2). Module programming for a non-updated module does not need to be monitored and can take approximately 20-30 minutes.
(3). Once the reprograming has completed, the screen will display a message indicating the module is up to date.
6. Remove the SYNC 3 universal thumb drive when complete. The screen returns to the SYNC 3 home screen. Reconnect any of the customer USB items. No vehicle or system restarts are required.
89 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | E-150 | 2017 |
| FORD | ECOSPORT | 2018-2019 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2016-2018 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2017-2019 |
| FORD | EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT | 2017-2019 |
| FORD | F-150 | 2016-2018 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | FIESTA | 2016-2018 |
| FORD | FLEX | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2016-2018 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2017-2018 |
| FORD | FUSION ENERGI | 2017-2018 |
| FORD | FUSION HYBRID | 2017-2018 |
| FORD | MUSTANG | 2016-2018 |
| FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016-2019 |
| FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT | 2016-2018 |
| LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 2017-2018 |
| LINCOLN | MKC | 2016 |
| LINCOLN | MKS | 2016 |
| LINCOLN | MKT | 2016-2018 |
| LINCOLN | MKX | 2016-2018 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2017-2018 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ HYBRID | 2017-2018 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2016-2017 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
21-2175
01 June 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 10179117
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2255
Summary
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2255
05 August 2020
MC-10179117-0001.pdf 208.128KB
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- SEE Description for Compatible Models!!!
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- If you are unsure about fitment, please contact us with your VIN to confirm!
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Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time Reprogram The APIM Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 212175A 0.3 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 14G371 Condition Code: 04
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