Ford Sat Nav Map Updates - Page 6

olfella · 30-11-2015, 09:38 PM

It means that to be able to update your maps (on certain Falcons and terris) you must purchase a voucher from Ford Spares, then get the service dudes to install them. Usually works out to around $300-$350

GTLEGEND · 30-11-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xr6tonboost

What does this mean?

Explained in return PM...

olfella · 30-11-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Explained in return PM...

Do you know if it is released yet? I did ask spares to order me one when available but have not heard from them.

GTLEGEND · 30-11-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by olfella

Do you know if it is released yet? I did ask spares to order me one when available but have not heard from them.

No not yet, there is a delay from the supplier and the need to make sure the latest map is loaded...

I will advise once it becomes available.

Rodelz · 01-12-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by olfella

It means that to be able to update your maps (on certain Falcons and terris) you must purchase a voucher from Ford Spares, then get the service dudes to install them. Usually works out to around $300-$350

At that price it's cheaper to go and buy a Navman and get FREE upgrades

GTLEGEND · 01-12-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by olfella

Do you know if it is released yet? I did ask spares to order me one when available but have not heard from them.

I spoke too soon, new e-voucher for FG Falcon Mk2 and SZ1 Territory only was made available today 01/12/2015. Part number AR7Z 10E987 A.

KosCo · 05-12-2015, 01:36 PM

Just curious as to how you find this information out. There does not appear to be any reference to this update on the Ford website under Owner > Sat Nav Map Update.

GTLEGEND · 05-12-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KosCo

Just curious as to how you find this information out. There does not appear to be any reference to this update on the Ford website under Owner > Sat Nav Map Update.

Lets just say I have good contacts...

The web site usually takes a while to catch up once notices have been announced.

KosCo · 06-12-2015, 01:37 PM

I imagine that Ford employees also use this website - that way they can keep up to date as to what is going on in the Ford organisation.

Can you let us know if and when there might be an update to the LW Focus maps and what date those maps are current to?

Thanks

GTLEGEND · 06-12-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KosCo

I imagine that Ford employees also use this website - that way they can keep up to date as to what is going on in the Ford organisation.

Can you let us know if and when there might be an update to the LW Focus maps and what date those maps are current to?

Thanks

Certainly can. Stay tuned there is a good deal coming up for those owners with cars that have SD Cards for Sat nav, cant say much, but it will be worth the wait!! Just remember you heard it first from GTLegend..

alokin123 · 07-12-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Certainly can. Stay tuned there is a good deal coming up for those owners with cars that have SD Cards for Sat nav, cant say much, but it will be worth the wait!! Just remember you heard it first from GTLegend..

I hope so, it was shame that the focus came with 3 years old maps

marko · 07-12-2015, 08:20 PM

The last update I got (Version 5) was still years behind.

Sent while boosting ....

KosCo · 11-12-2015, 04:07 PM

GTLegend was correct - there are new sat/nav updates available 21 December --

Version 22 and New Zealand Version 10 are available for the following Ford models:
LW Focus - 2011 onwards
LW Focus MKII - 2012 onwards
TF Ford Kuga - 2013 onwards
Ranger Wildtrak- 2013 onwards
Ranger XLT- 2014 onwards

Price appears to be $199. Available after 21 December. Nothing mentioned about what the date of the maps are.

Website for the updates is --
https://ford.navshop.com.au/default.asp

CatonaPC© · 11-12-2015, 04:27 PM

I have a LZ Focus. How do I tell what map versions I have?

marko · 11-12-2015, 04:28 PM

It's on the SD card

Sent while boosting ....

CatonaPC© · 11-12-2015, 04:38 PM

Thanks. Card has some kind of part number on it and large letters 'K1' whatever that means.

marko · 11-12-2015, 04:45 PM

It should be in brackets iirc. Such as (V7) etc

Sent while boosting ....

olfella · 11-12-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

I spoke too soon, new e-voucher for FG Falcon Mk2 and SZ1 Territory only was made available today 01/12/2015. Part number AR7Z 10E987 A.

Booked in to have it fitted on Monday - will let you know how it goes and any major differences.

CatonaPC© · 11-12-2015, 05:05 PM

The following appears:

EM5T-19H449-KA
AU/NZ

marko · 11-12-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CatonaPC©

The following appears:

EM5T-19H449-KA
AU/NZ

Hmm that's odd. Should be a version number there too. That's how you know if it's current or not.

Sent while boosting ....

CatonaPC© · 11-12-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CatonaPC©

The following appears:

EM5T-19H449-KA
AU/NZ

I think the '19' might be the version number. The new versions to be released will be version 22. However, that is for the LW Focus, not the LZ.

marko · 11-12-2015, 08:06 PM

LW Focus has a different system. I got V5 last year when the Falcon got V19 ...

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GTLEGEND · 12-12-2015, 02:16 AM

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The following appears:

EM5T-19H449-KA
AU/NZ

That is the Ford spare parts number of the SD card. There is a later version of FM5T 19H449 KA, but not sure if the map itself is different or not. Before you buy the upgrade, I suggest you wait till next year. There is something coming from Ford that will surprise you. Due some time in quater one fingers crossed...

Rodelz · 12-12-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

That is the Ford spare parts number of the SD card. There is a later version of FM5T 19H449 KA, but not sure if the map itself is different or not. Before you buy the upgrade, I suggest you wait till next year. There is something coming from Ford that will surprise you. Due some time in quater one fingers crossed...

Will it cover my 2011 Territory?

KosCo · 12-12-2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodelz

Will it cover my 2011 Territory?

Don't think so - map updates listed on Ford site say they are for "Territory Models (up to 2010)".

GTLEGEND · 12-12-2015, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodelz

Will it cover my 2011 Territory?

Unsure at this stage, details have not been released yet, so it is a possibility...

Map updates on the site are for vehicles with an SD card which the FG2 an SZ1 dont have, theirs is built into the ICC. The e-voucher system is used on these vehicles to be then updated via a dealer.

Will advise in due course..

CatonaPC© · 17-01-2016, 11:44 PM

Interesting. Just checked the Ford sat nav update page and even though the first page shows Whereis maps, clicking through to the actual order page shows SD cards for TomTom maps. Could this be the 'surprise' GTLEGEND was referring to?

Wonder how different TomTom maps are from Whereis and whether there will be new features.

GTLEGEND · 18-01-2016, 07:58 AM

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Interesting. Just checked the Ford sat nav update page and even though the first page shows Whereis maps, clicking through to the actual order page shows SD cards for TomTom maps. Could this be the 'surprise' GTLEGEND was referring to?

Wonder how different TomTom maps are from Whereis and whether there will be new features.

No this is not what I was referring to, stay tuned!!

KosCo · 21-01-2016, 04:53 PM

Some feedback on the new version (Ford Bosch SD Card Kit Version 22/11 - released in January 2016) of the maps being offered on the Ford website. I have just installed this new version in my car. I live in Brisbane.

In June 2015 in Brisbane, a new expressway tunnel "The Legacy Way" was opened for traffic. So that was 7 months ago.

The new version of the maps from Ford do not show this road so this indicates that the "new" maps are at least over 7 months old.

Google maps show "The Legacy Way".
RACQ trip planner shows and includes "The Legacy Way" in planning a trip.

Probably not worth spending the money to update to maps that are already out of date.

marg99 · 21-01-2016, 06:45 PM

most " new" manufacturer sat nav maps are about one year behind. They take the latest maps send them to be reprogrammed into the special format of the manufactures units and then release them, all takes time. Only advantage of factory sat nav is its integrated in the car but you suffer as you have identified for that benefit.