How do I turn off automatic Ford Power-Up software updates for my Ford?

If you choose to have full control of the software updates for your SYNC®* system and want to know the details prior to the update, you can turn off Automatic Updates on the in-vehicle SYNC screen.

To learn how to turn off automatic Ford Power-Up software updates, select the appropriate drop-down option in the menu below.

Turning Off Automatic Updates

Note: You can confirm your SYNC generation through the SYNC and Navigation Updates page by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or logging in with your Ford credentials and selecting Check for Update. Your SYNC Generation will appear under "SYNC Current Version". 

SYNC 4

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Systems Updates.
  3. Toggle the Automatic Updates option to OFF. A confirmation pop-up will appear.
  4. Tap Continue to confirm.

You can use the System Updates section in your SYNC settings to view available updates in the future.

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap the Home Icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Select Systems Updates.
  4. Toggle the Automatic Updates option to OFF. A confirmation pop-up will appear.
  5. Tap Continue to confirm.

You can use the System Updates section in your SYNC settings to view available updates in the future.


 Actual screens may vary. See your Manual del Propietario for information specific to your vehicle.

*Don’t drive while distracted. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible; no uses dispositivos portátiles mientras conduces. Es posible que algunas características estén desactivadas cuando el vehículo está en marcha. No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.