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Newer vehicles and software updates

Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:47 am
Posted by shiftworker
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Member since Dec 2011
5391 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:47 am
Just wondering about those who have newer vehicles that require software updates.

What make/model and how often does it require updates?


‘25 Ram 1500. Have had the truck for about 20 months and has needed 3 software updates.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
43063 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to
Company provided Ford Maverick. 2 software updates.

I HATE having to update software on a vehicle.
Posted by Twincam
Member since Nov 2021
1015 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to
I swear I get one once a month here lately on my '24 GMC 1500. Nothing is ever improved, the radio is still shite.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
17322 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to
2013 Tundra, 150k miles, never had an issue, doesn’t have software.
Posted by Mlear
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2023
259 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:50 am to
Tesla just does it for you, never really notice until i see a "it's updated" notification.
Posted by shiftworker
LP
Member since Dec 2011
5391 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:53 am to
quote:

Tesla just does it for you, never really notice until i see a "it's updated" notification.



I feel like this is how it should be.
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
63582 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:56 am to
I am totally suprised you are even notified when an update takes place. My security cameras and even my tv are updated periodically, and I don’t even know when it happens.
This post was edited on 7/22/26 at 4:30 pm
Posted by shiftworker
LP
Member since Dec 2011
5391 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:00 am to
I agree. Almost seems intentional.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80866 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:01 am to
2026 Tesla It doesn't need it but it makes it better and adds features.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17771 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:27 am to
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I agree. Almost seems intentional.



I've never had to do an update before. Do they tell you to download it on a USB to self install or do you have to go into the dealership?

Seems like a slick way to get you in front of a "Service Advisor" for other upsells
Posted by shiftworker
LP
Member since Dec 2011
5391 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:33 am to
I’ve only had to do this on my current vehicle, but I am required to bring it to the dealership.

I’m thinking it’s a feature to bring you to them for a myriad of reasons
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
20062 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:45 am to
2024 Rav4, think it has pulled one update. It connects to my wifi network and does its thing so not really something I have to be involved with.
This post was edited on 7/22/26 at 10:47 am
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
12148 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:02 am to
Most of them are just over the air updates that happen automatically while the vehicle is parked.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
76522 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:02 am to
quote:

Company provided Ford Maverick.
Those are four words I never thought I would read in that order (as someone who drove a ‘74 Ford Maverick to High School).

Posted by guzziguy
Lake Forest
Member since Jun 2022
1141 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:03 am to
What exactly is it updating?
Posted by shiftworker
LP
Member since Dec 2011
5391 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:19 am to
quote:

What exactly is it updating?



Short answer is software.

Long answer is I have no idea.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76586 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:21 am to
They call it "Progress".
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
34392 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 12:30 pm to
My wife’s Yukon gets an update like once a month. One of the updates took away the radio seek function of one of the steering wheel rocker switches. Now there’s 2 rocker switches on the steering wheel that do the same thing. Been multiple updates since they fricked that up and it’s still fricked.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
141763 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 1:01 pm to
It's tracking you. Sorry baw
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
17805 posts
Posted on 7/22/26 at 1:51 pm to
Decline the updates, and turn off updates going forward. I can't use my Ford app anymore because I refused to accept the new privacy terms.

quote:

Ford Digital Experience (touchscreen)
Tap the App Drawer icon.
Select Software Updates.
Tap the Settings icon.
Toggle Automatic updates Off.

SYNC 4A
Tap Settings (or Home).
Tap Settings.
Select Systems Updates.
Toggle Automatic Updates Off.
Confirm (Continue).

SYNC 4
Tap Settings.
Select Systems Updates.
Toggle Automatic Updates Off.
Confirm (Continue).

Ford app
Open the Ford app and go to the Vehicle tab.
Settings ? Software Updates.
Toggle Automatic Updates Off.
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