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Newer vehicles and software updates
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:47 am
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.
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.
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Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to shiftworker
Company provided Ford Maverick. 2 software updates.
I HATE having to update software on a vehicle.
I HATE having to update software on a vehicle.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to shiftworker
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 on 7/22/26 at 9:49 am to shiftworker
2013 Tundra, 150k miles, never had an issue, doesn’t have software.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:50 am to Oilfieldbiology
Tesla just does it for you, never really notice until i see a "it's updated" notification.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:53 am to Mlear
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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 on 7/22/26 at 9:56 am to shiftworker
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 on 7/22/26 at 10:00 am to Spankum
I agree. Almost seems intentional.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:01 am to shiftworker
2026 Tesla It doesn't need it but it makes it better and adds features.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:27 am to shiftworker
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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 on 7/22/26 at 10:33 am to Tigeralum2008
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
I’m thinking it’s a feature to bring you to them for a myriad of reasons
Posted on 7/22/26 at 10:45 am to shiftworker
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 on 7/22/26 at 11:02 am to shiftworker
Most of them are just over the air updates that happen automatically while the vehicle is parked.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:02 am to Oilfieldbiology
quote:Those are four words I never thought I would read in that order (as someone who drove a ‘74 Ford Maverick to High School).
Company provided Ford Maverick.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:03 am to shiftworker
What exactly is it updating?
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:19 am to guzziguy
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What exactly is it updating?
Short answer is software.
Long answer is I have no idea.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 11:21 am to shiftworker
They call it "Progress". 
Posted on 7/22/26 at 12:30 pm to shiftworker
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 on 7/22/26 at 1:01 pm to shiftworker
It's tracking you. Sorry baw
Posted on 7/22/26 at 1:51 pm to shiftworker
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.
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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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