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Old May 1, 2023 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mstoetz1
This is why I am considering a battery maintainer for my 2021 F150, since it sits in the garage for weeks without being used or started. I use just a Noco Genius2 and connect it to the vehicle with the weatherproof connector that runs from the front grill to the battery so I can plug in the charger while the truck sits in the garage. I already have done this on two other vehicles, so they batteries don't get low (and especially since working remotely for like over 2 years). The electronics on the truck etc, probably drain the battery after weeks if just sitting.

Could you please check my vin? I am curious if it complained about low battery or if it affected updates: 1FTFW1ED3MFC11268
Mobile version of PTS is not cooperating right now. I'll check tomorrow from the office.
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Old May 1, 2023 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mstoetz1
This is why I am considering a battery maintainer for my 2021 F150, since it sits in the garage for weeks without being used or started. I use just a Noco Genius2 and connect it to the vehicle with the weatherproof connector that runs from the front grill to the battery so I can plug in the charger while the truck sits in the garage. I already have done this on two other vehicles, so they batteries don't get low (and especially since working remotely for like over 2 years). The electronics on the truck etc, probably drain the battery after weeks if just sitting.

Could you please check my vin? I am curious if it complained about low battery or if it affected updates: 1FTFW1ED3MFC11268
@rugedraw is much better with the details, but I can tell you that you're looking good. You received 4.2.1 on April 30 and 4.2.2 is downloading to your truck as I type this.

(and coincidentally my own '21 is finally trying to pull down 4.2.1 tonight. Finally! :-D )
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Old May 1, 2023 | 08:12 PM
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So I see lots of updates with Sync 3. Ford says my Sync 3 is up to date but I’m only on 3.0.something. Am I screwed with CarPlay until I can afford a new 150?
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Old May 1, 2023 | 11:18 PM
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So I see lots of updates with Sync 3. Ford says my Sync 3 is up to date but I’m only on 3.0.something. Am I screwed with CarPlay until I can afford a new 150?
This thread is for 2021+ trucks (and sync4), but android auto and carplay both work with Sync 3. On early 16s you have to replace the USB "hub" in the center console (it's easy and I did this in my 2016 back then) to one that supports Apple's bull**** MiFi chip. But you're better off finding one of those threads for more info.
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Old May 1, 2023 | 11:50 PM
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I got my truck back today. They said my truck is up to date. I'm stuck on 2.7.4 and hasn't updated since October 2022. They are going to talk to Ford technical support to see if they can help. I hate Ford sometimes. I am so frustrated right now. Tomorrow I will plug in the battery tender to see if will update but I'm not counting on it.
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Old May 1, 2023 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rugedraw
Between 4/26 and today, I got 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
Same exact schedule for me…. Hopefully BC 1.2 is on the near horizon….!!! Not holding my breath though….
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Old May 2, 2023 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mstoetz1
This is why I am considering a battery maintainer for my 2021 F150, since it sits in the garage for weeks without being used or started. I use just a Noco Genius2 and connect it to the vehicle with the weatherproof connector that runs from the front grill to the battery so I can plug in the charger while the truck sits in the garage. I already have done this on two other vehicles, so they batteries don't get low (and especially since working remotely for like over 2 years). The electronics on the truck etc, probably drain the battery after weeks if just sitting.

Could you please check my vin? I am curious if it complained about low battery or if it affected updates: 1FTFW1ED3MFC11268
Your truck has only recorded DTC's once in the past 60 days and that day was 4/30, and it did report a low battery voltage code that day. As @camattin mentioned, you have the OTA trigger for 4.2.2 on your truck since yesterday. If you can, start your truck and leave it running for 15 minutes. That should be more than enough time for the update to install. When I got it, it only took 7 minutes to install. It seems your truck already downloaded all the files. This is a vehicle you definitely want to leave on a battery tender if you do not use it often.

Originally Posted by mustanglvr66
I got my truck back today. They said my truck is up to date. I'm stuck on 2.7.4 and hasn't updated since October 2022. They are going to talk to Ford technical support to see if they can help. I hate Ford sometimes. I am so frustrated right now. Tomorrow I will plug in the battery tender to see if will update but I'm not counting on it.
That is the same update my truck was stuck on. You have been dealing with this for a long time. Just get on the list to borrow one of my Mongooses to do it yourself already. That update is for the IPC. Chances are the USB method is not working, and it has to be CAB bus'd in with FDRS which takes 6 hours to do. No dealer is going to do that for free since Ford does not pay them labor hours for updating modules.
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Old May 2, 2023 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mustanglvr66
I got my truck back today. They said my truck is up to date. I'm stuck on 2.7.4 and hasn't updated since October 2022. They are going to talk to Ford technical support to see if they can help. I hate Ford sometimes. I am so frustrated right now. Tomorrow I will plug in the battery tender to see if will update but I'm not counting on it.
You're in the exact same boat as me. I took to the dealership and they were no help. I called Ford OTA and they were also no help. Seeing how many people are seeing updates pushing through in the last few weeks, I am optimistic that something might push through soon.

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Old May 2, 2023 | 10:25 AM
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I just got 4.2.4!


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Old May 2, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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As @rugedraw says in post 4987 running the truck is part of the key to getting updates. While I have updates scheduled daily, my experience suggests that many updates come through while you are driving.

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