Muzicman61 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 17 hours ago, bbf2530 said: Hi Muzicman. No. As BL stated, there is a license file tied to the individual vehicle VIN, which is necessary for the installation. You would not have that license file for your 2017 Fusion, so the installation would fail. Good luck. Yah, I figured they had a way to prevent that from working. Sucks I never got a complimentary update for my Fusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewt Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 I updated the maps on my 2017 Explorer with no problem I went from 1.15 to 2.20 took about 90 minutes to complete bbf2530 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Really debating on whether to do the 5 year subscription or the one time update. How often does Ford typically update their maps? I figure I need 3 updates in 5 years to make it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) On 10/8/2021 at 4:21 PM, Muzicman61 said: Really debating on whether to do the 5 year subscription or the one time update. How often does Ford typically update their maps? I figure I need 3 updates in 5 years to make it worthwhile. HI Muzicman. Ford/Lincoln release updated NAV map versions annually. The NAV map updates are usually released/offered around mid-July/early August of each year. The update was a little late this year, likely due to the pandemic. For everyone's information: The 5 year subscription cost is $199 for the 5 digital download version and $239 for the 5 year, mailed USB version. The single year update via digital download is $109 and the single year, mailed USB update is $149. So if a Lincoln/Ford owner forecasts they will update 2 or more times in 5 years, it is less expensive to order the 5 year subscription. If you think you will only update once in 5 years, order the single year update. And my opinion: For those not entirely comfortable with computers, downloading/transferring files etc., pay the extra $40 and order the USB version. Especially if ordering the 5 year subscription. At the very least, you get troubleshooting/tech support (which you do not get with the straight digital download), you will not have to worry about downloading/transferring files etc., plus you will wind up with 5 extra USB flash drives for your own personal use in the end. If comfortable with your computer skills, get the download, but realize they offer no troubleshooting support for the digital downloads, if there is a problem. Here is the SYNC 3 NAV map update website: https://syncnavigation.com/lincoln/home Let us know how you make out and good luck. Edited October 23, 2021 by bbf2530 CARR142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarxxx Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 All good info. I had wondered if you could skip a year. I went the USB route for reasons bbf2530 listed. Even at that I received a corrupted USB. Ford replaced with no hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 5:03 PM, radarxxx said: All good info. I had wondered if you could skip a year. I went the USB route for reasons bbf2530 listed. Even at that I received a corrupted USB. Ford replaced with no hassle. Just curious, how large was the USB drive? I figure not much larger than whatever the size of the files are. Perhaps 16GB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarxxx Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Muzicman61 said: Just curious, how large was the USB drive? I figure not much larger than whatever the size of the files are. Perhaps 16GB? I plugged in last year's USB and it indicates 3.20 GB free of 14.7 GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHoncho01 Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I have a 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring and a 2019 Ford Escape. They both show up on the MAPS site. The most current MAPS is version 2.20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewt Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 My 2020 MKZ updated the maps via wifi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 3:37 PM, bnewt said: My 2020 MKZ updated the maps via wifi Had no idea that was even possible. I've had Sync updates over wifi but never maps. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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