Ford Escape: General Information / Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
- Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
- Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
- Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to
be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
- Follow the instructions provided to
download the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note: You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
- Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
- Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock.
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed...
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select the settings option on
the
feature bar.
Select Automatic Updates.
Select System Wi-Fi.
Switch System Wi-Fi on...
Other information:
Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Outboard head restraint guide sleeves
Push the rear seat outboard head restraint release buttons.
Remove the rear seat outboard head restraint.
Push down on the rear seat backrest cover to
gain access to the outboard head restraint guide sleeve r..