Ford Power-Up Version History

The version history of the Ford Power-Up updates for the Ford Sync Version 4 and 4a hardware developed by Ford Motor Company began with the release of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E in December 2020. This was simply referred to as over-the-air updates until May of 2021 when Ford adopted the "Ford Power-Up" name. [1][2][3]

Overview

The Ford Power-Up updates have the ability to upgrade the user interface as well as reprogram module firmware within the vehicle. Ford expects to produce 33 million vehicles with Power-Up capability by 2028.[2] Not all vehicles have the same software layout due to the differences in the user interfaces. Sync 4 comes with an 8 or 12 inch horizontally oriented main display while Sync 4a comes with a 12 or 15.5 inch vertically oriented main display.[4]

Versions

The following table summarizes the release history for the Ford Sync Version 4 and 4a Power-Up software updates.

Legend:   Future   Current   Legacy
Version Release date Changes
Unknown 2022
  • BlueCruise Lane Change Assist (change lanes with a tap of the turn signal)[5]
  • BlueCruise Predictive Speed Assist (adjust vehicle speed for road curves, roundabouts and more) [6]
  • Add BlueCruise functionality (for vehicles not shipped with it enabled)[7][8]
  • Enable software controlled frunk button[9]
2.1.0 December 2021
  • Minor updates “here and there” to keep things running smoothly.[10]
1.8.0 Unknown
  • New trip logs added (This version may not have been released)[11]
1.7.1 September 2021
  • Remote vehicle setup using FordPass to setup profile preferences[12]
  • Calculator added[12]
  • Tic-Tac-Toe game added[12]
  • Notes added[12]
  • Navigation automatically makes destination suggestions[12]
  • New cloud connectivity combines voice commands with internet searches[12]
  • Apple CarPlay displays turn-by-turn navigation on the instrument cluster[12]
  • User profile icons on SiriusXM with 360L radio are bigger[12]
  • Various bug fixes[12]
  • Pressing the volume knob enables the calm screen[13]
  • Added an “X” to the upper left corner to exit certain areas[13]
  • Ambient light graphic no longer shows the rear seats illuminated[13]
  • Non-functioning frunk icon added to access controls[13]
  • SiriusXM Song/Artist alerts are now working as expected[12]
  • New large format mode for Apple CarPlay[14]
  • Fixed audio settings resetting after a key cycle[15]
  • Fixed Android Auto connection concerns[15]
  • Fixed Sirius presets missing more than three pages after a key cycle[15]
  • Fixed Information and entertainment screen freezing/locking up[15]
  • Fixed Pro-Power Onboard messaging confusion after a tripped circuit breaker[15]
  • Fixed Wi-Fi keyboard defaulting to UK English[15]
  • Fixed WMA files not playing properly from a USB device[15]
  • Fixed Intermittent blank information and entertainment screen[15]
  • Fixed Apple CarPlay connection concerns[15]
  • Fixed Bluetooth connectivity concerns[15]
1.6.0 July 2021
  • Minor fine tuning[16]
1.4.0 June 2021
  • Added SecuriAlert (sends an alert to FordPass app when a door is opened)[7]
  • Fine-tuned Pro Power Onboard[17]
  • Minor bug fixes and refinements[7]
G21A-2 April 2021
G21A-1 March 2021
  • Corrects the F-150 zone lighting battery concern[19]
  • Bug fixes and minor refinements[11][19]
Unknown December 2020
  • Initial release

References
  1. Raynal, Wes (13 May 2021). "Ford Launches New Software Updates Called Power-Up". Autoweek. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  2. "FORD POWER-UP SOFTWARE UPDATES TO DELIVER A MORE SEAMLESS AMAZON ALEXA EXPERIENCE, BLUECRUISE AND MORE THIS YEAR". Ford. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  3. Johnson, Kyle (15 May 2021). "Ford Rebrands OTA Updates Ford Power-Up". The Newswheel. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  4. Drummond, Meghan. "ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SYNC 4". CJ PonyParts. CJ PonyParts.
  5. "FORD'S 'MOTHER OF ALL ROAD TRIPS'". Ford.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  6. "FORD'S 'MOTHER OF ALL ROAD TRIPS'". Ford.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  7. Unknown, Giovanni (13 July 2021). "MUSTANG MACH-E SOFTWARE UPDATE ADDS NEW SECURITY FEATURE". EVBite. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  8. Michael, Wayland. "Ford shatters Wall Street's earnings expectations". CNBC. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  9. "SSM 50213 - 2021 Mustang Mach-E - FordPass App Frunk Button". Mach-E Forum. Ford. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  10. "OTA Power-Up 2.1.0 is out". Mach-e Forum. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  11. "NHTSA Software Update Log" (PDF). NHTSA. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  12. "Version 1.7.1 Appears to be Incoming". Mach-E Forum.
  13. Ford Mustang Mach E - OTA Update: Ford Power-Up 1.7.1. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  14. "New Sync Features". Mach-E Forum. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  15. "Technical Service Bulletin - Various SYNC4 Concerns 21-2310". Mach E Forum. Ford. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  16. "Power-Up 1.6". macheforum. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  17. "Ford Power Up 1.4". f150gen14. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  18. "April 2021 Update". macheforum. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  19. Foote, Brett (17 March 2021). "First 2021 Ford F-150, Mustang Mach-E OTA Updates Start March 18". Ford Authority. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
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