User Manual - Page 600

For 2021 F-150 King Ranch®.

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UPDATING THE VEHICLE
SYSTEMS WIRELESSLY
Over the Air Updates
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System software updates allow
you to update your vehicle
system software wirelessly. To
make sure you receive all updates, set a
recurring schedule and connect to Wi-Fi.
Updates may take longer if not connected
to Wi-Fi, or may not download at all.
System Update Requirements
Before updating, reference this list to make
sure your vehicle is ready be updated. If
these requirements are not met during a
scheduled update, the update will be
canceled and you can reschedule.
Your vehicle is not running.
Your vehicle is stopped.
Your vehicle is parked.
The hazard indicators are switched off.
The alarm is not sounding.
The doors are closed.
The parking lights are switched off.
You are not pressing the brake pedal.
An emergency call is not in progress.
Your vehicle is not in limp mode.
Scheduling an Update
Make sure Vehicle Connectivity and
Automatic Updates are switched on.
Using the Settings Menu
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Press the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press the System Update tile.
2. Press Schedule Update.
3. Use the controls to set the time and
day of the update.
4. Save the schedule.
Note: You can set the updates to occur
every seven days.
Using the Status Bar Icon
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When an update is available, tap
the notification icon and follow
the prompts on the screen.
Applying a Vehicle System
Software Update
You can schedule a convenient time for
the update to complete. During scheduled
updates you may not be able to use your
vehicle.
Note: Updates may take up to 30 minutes
to complete.
You can see the progress of the update on
the touchscreen. An update cannot be
canceled once it has been started.
During an update you will not be able to
drive your vehicle, start the vehicle, use
remote controls to lock and unlock the
vehicle. The alarm, central locks, and door
tones are disabled. The electronic door
lock will not function during an update. You
can open the doors using the mechanical
latch if child locks are not on. Pull the
handle until it stops to use the mechanical
latch.
Note: Double locking is switched off and
central locking is switched on during and
after an update.
Note: If your vehicle is plugged in, charging
will stop during an update and resume when
the update is complete.
Viewing Update Details
If an update is successful, the touchscreen
will provide additional details about the
update. You can also access this
information under the System Update tile.
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F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing
Vehicle System Updates
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