Vehicle Software Updates
This introduces new features and provides
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An emergency call is in process.
Your vehicle is in limp home mode.
updates to the vehicle's software systems.
Make sure to switch Automatic Updates
on, set a recurring update schedule and
connect your vehicle to Wi-Fi. Updates
could take longer when not connected to
Wi-Fi or could not download at all. See
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi
Network (page 621). See Connecting the
Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network (page 621).
Vehicle Software Update
Limitations
Once you begin a non-drivable software
update, you cannot:
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Cancel the update.
Lock, unlock or enter your vehicle
Your vehicle may be able to receive
drivable software updates, non-drivable
software updates or both. Drivable
software updates happen during normal
vehicle usage and require limited input
from you. You are notified on your
touchscreen and connected device prior
to a non-drivable update.
unless you have a key blade.
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You can open the doors using the
mechanical latch if child locks are
not on.
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Drive your vehicle.
Start your vehicle.
Use the remote control to lock, unlock
or start your vehicle.
Most updates complete in less than 30
minutes, although some updates could
take up to a few hours. Check your
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Use the alarm, central locks or door
tones.
Use the electronic door locks.
Charge your vehicle.
touchscreen or connected device for the
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most accurate estimated update time.
You are notified of the status of the vehicle
software update in the touchscreen and
on your connected device. See Software
Update Indicators (page 658).
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Charging resumes once the update
completes.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
SETTINGS
To access the Software Updates menu:
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Software Updates.
Non-drivable software updates do not
install if any of the following occur:
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Your vehicle is running.
Your vehicle is switched on.
Your vehicle is not parked.
The 12 V battery charge is too low.
The hazard indicators are switched on.
The alarm is sounding.
The doors are open.
The parking lamps are switched on.
You are pressing the brake pedal.
You can do the following in the Software
Updates menu:
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Switch Automatic Updates on and off.
Schedule and install software updates.
View software update details.
Press the button next to a menu
option for more information.
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
