there aren't that many formats. Using Waze inside your Ford vehicle is now easier since the much-loved, crowd-sourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available SYNC ® 3 AppLink. This wireless usb drive is just what I need. I did see a few things with other people saying some of their older USB stick didn't work and they had to buy new sticks for them to work in the sync 3, but there were no details as to which sticks work and which don't. But when I plug it in, sure enough, the WIFI turns off. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Stick to FAT32 file system, because that is what is supported. Insert the usb, start the car. First 5-6 my 3.0 USB worked fine, I've lisened to my music. so the most tedious part would be having to get up and go to the truck to try it out. I do understand that while it is connect to USB the wifi won’t work. shouldn't matter which "stick" you have. Then suddenly it just stoped working when I have turned my car on. (Where do I find my USB Port?) Learn how to format a USB drive for your Ford SYNC® update on a Mac or PC computer. Key features vary by SYNC version, these may include: Enhanced voice recognition, Apps at your command, Easy destination entry, Automatic updates over Wi-Fi and Android Auto or Apple Carplay. When the update is installed, an Installation Complete pop-up will appear on your vehicle’s onboard screen. Thank you for your reply. that is unless you use a laptop of course. I used my wife's iPhone and it worked well with no message. The update information is stored in the SyncMyRide folder on the USB Flash Drive. I need to be able to work off a flash drive when at work or traveling, and I want to sync that (only the changes) with a folder on my home PC. Plug the USB Stick into the interfaces supplied USB input. “We are able to achieve this seamless factory integration […] However when plugging the usb into the car, I do get the "Upgrading system software" notification, but it never stops. The Ford SYNC3 system is designed to keep drivers informed and entertained while on the roads. Check the types of files that you put on the USB flash drive to match the compatible formats. I have a 2016 PP Ecoboost with nav and sync 1.0 and am trying to follow the instructions on the ford website to upgrade to 3.0. So says the internet... ...and so it shall be. Has this been fixed or is it just a certain phone? ... Ford Sync 3 USB Drive Music Playlists . There are multiple ways to install SYNC3 updates. I have the exact same question. just try reformatting the stick to see which format that version of sync uses. How best to sync a USB flash/thumb drive with folder on my laptop? For now I'll stick with my HDD and I'll wait for version 2.0 this fall before I deal with that frustration of having it upgraded. That seems like a lot of effort for something that should just work automatically in this day and age. Haven't found patch notes to know what's changed, but will be installing shortly via USB stick. I currently store/play music on a usb flash drive that I keep plugged into my car. I decided no longer to use my iPod touch in the Fiesta, and wanted to opt for a tiny flash drive. The filename includes SYNC + serial number + VIN and has the extension .xml. the only drawback to a large library is SYNC told me that voice selection for music is disabled. It is a limitation of the hardware. If the USB drive is connected via MSC (mass storage class) the WiFi radio is turned off. The update will begin. – How to create playlists on removable flash drive – FordSync As we know, FordSync can be a pain in the beeswax – when it comes to playlists. We do a lot of long distance driving and have a lot of our music (kids music) and audiobooks in MP3 format on different USB sticks, it's easier than packing a bunch of CD's. Update your Ford SYNC version to receive the latest infotainment software features and bug fixes. As the subject says, I noticed today that SYNC 3 version 3.4.43 was available for download via the Ford Owner site. What a hassle. OK, thanks for the info. I have my usb set to exFAT and have downloaded all the necessary files. I was doing a lot of googling last night and have read certain specs for USB stick to work with the old MS sync (that was before the sync 3), but haven't found any specs on what the sync 3 needs. I've read about people putting all their music on a stand alone USB stick, and reformatting a bunch of crap to get playlists to work. it works perfectly. Depending on which SYNC version you have installed, you may need to the autoinstall.lst can be adjusted. JavaScript is disabled. How to add a second USB port to SYNC. To add music to my drive, I have to remove it, put it in my computer, transfer music from my phone or computer to the drive and put it back in the car. I have formatted the memory stick to exFAT per the instructions on owner.ford.com. Individual files (ending in TAR. Update Ford Sync 3 to Sync 3.4 with latest maps! If not, it won’t work for my needs. Why can’t this be a firmware tweak? Best to format your USB stick on a windows computer (FAT32) then download the ziP file from FORD…unzip the file, then copy the syncMyRide, autoinstall.lst, install.lst, and …