What Ford wireless vehicle software updates are available for 2022MY Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest vehicles?

From April 2024, Ford Australia will release vehicle software updates delivered wirelessly/over-the-air (OTA) to enhance the SYNC 4A infotainment systems of MY2022 Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest vehicles. The progressive SYNC software enhancements will bring these vehicles’ infotainment in line with the current models selling in our dealerships now.

These software updates will occur progressively, so you won’t get them all at once. By switching Automatic Updates ON in your vehicle, these updates will download and install to your vehicle seamlessly in the background while you are driving, with no further action required. Please visit How do I turn on automatic Software Updates using SYNC 4A? for steps on how to do this.

If you prefer to have Automatic Updates set to OFF, you may download and install updates when they are available via the steps in How do I turn off automatic software updates with SYNC 4A?

Below, you will find further information to assist your discovery and use of these new features and enhancements.

Automatic Updates will be switched from ON to OFF

2022MY Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest vehicles were delivered with Automatic Updates switched ON, Ford recommends this setting, but also recognises that some owners may prefer Automatic Updates be set to OFF, so that they are informed of, and can choose to accept a software update. As a part of this software update, the default setting for Automatic Updates will be switched from ON to OFF.

SYNC Screen Changes

You may notice that things look a little different on your vehicles’ SYNC screen after this software update. That’s because Ford has just unveiled a new, modern design that will make it simple to find your favourite settings and controls and return to the home screen. These include:

Before and After image of SYNC Screen changes

Home Screen – Simple refinements to improve navigation.

  • Status Bar – New icons to help you find your favourite features quicker.
  • Settings and Controls – Consolidated so you can easily access drive modes or software updates details.
  • Digital Owner’s Manual – We’ve listened to your feedback and refined your Digital Owner’s Manual to show content that is relevant to your vehicle.

New feature: Dual Bluetooth phones

These software updates will enable owners to connect two mobile phones to SYNC simultaneously: be that a work and a personal phone, or a driver and a passenger phone. SYNC will show incoming calls to both devices, and users can make outgoing calls using either device.

Additional Information

How do I turn on automatic software updates using SYNC 4A?
How do I accept software updates using SYNC 4A?
Software update details are not appearing on your SYNC screen?