Navigation accuracy

AJP turbo · March 09, 2015, 01:03:06 AM

Sorry I've done a search on multiple forums but is anyone having problems with map accuracy and location with the Ford navigation? Mine is off a lot. Like 200ft. My car is always off the road. I've done the sync update to the latest version but I am running A4 map. I see that A6 is out.

My car is a 14' as you can see so not that old and it's done it for awhile. I see a lot of people with this problem but all the stuff I see online is outdated and from 12-13' so I don't see anyone posting with resolution.

If I need A6 map to fix it that's pretty shitty as my car is a 14' A4 should work fine. And these are new roads where I have problems its on 50 year old interstate roads.

Airbornemaikai · March 09, 2015, 02:13:18 PM

Its not that map at all, its the GPS, I believe there is a TSB for it, whether it applies to the 14 idk. On my 13 Explorer I had it done and it fixed my issue and it never happened again.

ZSHO · March 09, 2015, 07:10:35 PM

I love the prosport boost gauges,do you recall when the issues started happening,hopefully not after the gauge install.Z.

AJP turbo · March 09, 2015, 07:22:57 PM

Yeah I liked how the white lighting looked with all the stock white in the dash.....No not after the gauge install...Noticed it for awhile and just chalked it up to being flukes...Then after searching it's really widespread....Sad really how many people complaining about this.

I don't mind taking the car in once for a problem to be fixed...But it turns into 2 visits because they never have the parts on hand then you have to go back

ZSHO · March 09, 2015, 07:57:36 PM

I basically just wanted to make sure no one spliced the red power wire from the radio and used it to power up the gauges,another note did you try removing the sd card a few times so it can reboot just like a phone,anthing plugged in the usb ports like a phone charger or a usb stick which can cause inteference.

Airbornemaikai · March 09, 2015, 08:44:47 PM

Yea I'm telling you, my gps would show us driving down the middle of the Columbia all the time, it was like ugh, nope. It pretty much made the nav useless as it would continually say "recalculating"

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ZSHO · March 11, 2015, 01:50:39 PM

I found out today from the Ford dealer that there up to map database version A7.

CroR1 · March 11, 2015, 02:31:30 PM

how much does an upgade cost? I'm assuming it would not be covered under 3 yr. warranty?

AJP turbo · March 11, 2015, 03:23:16 PM

Fords website only says a6

ZSHO · March 11, 2015, 03:47:27 PM

He said that there already out with the A7,he didnt give me to much details,but you have the A4,A5 cards you can update bu USB and download it to your sync,or you can try calling 800-392-3673 and give them your vin and ask if there is a updated A5T-14D544-BD Gen2 - V3.6.2

The latest SYNC® update includes all of the improvements from previous updates, plus additional benefits, such as:
1.Information display on the homescreen for HD, Sirius (if equipped), and FM radio sources
2.Simplified graphics and improved usability
3.Enhanced voice destination entry for SD Card Navigation (if equipped)
4.Improved Navigation vehicle positioning (if equipped)
5.Rear view camera guidelines set to ON by default (if equipped)
6.Updated SYNC/device compatibility information

The installation of this update will take up to 30 minutes to complete.

BiGMaC · March 11, 2015, 03:48:42 PM

Quote from: cror1 on March 11, 2015, 02:31:30 PM
how much does an upgade cost? I'm assuming it would not be covered under 3 yr. warranty?

Cost will depend on SD card vs DVD... Available on eBay for $150 or so... I also can't find a version newer than A6, which I added about 3 months ago... Here's the Ford link to see what they have:
http://ford.navigation.com/home/en_US/FordNA/USD?gclid=CILFu-KGocQCFc1gfgodBbQAIg&mkwid=sqcj5Vphh_dc&sq=SRC%3DGoogle_ADID%3D62458342863_KW%3Dford+map+update_MT%3Dp_DIST%3Dg_ADPOS%3D1t1_PLACEMENT%3D_DEVICE%3Dc&pkw=ford+map+update&pmt=p&pcrid=62458342863

Of course, Z is correct, your sync should be the most current update... this can be set so that it does the sync update automatically, during which time the MFT touchpad will display in the left hand driver LED screen... If there is a new version I'll be unhappy as Ford contacted me for the "new" update when I went to the A6 nav maps.

ZSHO · March 11, 2015, 04:59:12 PM

I could of heard him wrong,(my bad)its kind of late here in N.Y and as a courtesy he will notify me tommorrow with any updates,confirmations with that.

SHOdded · March 11, 2015, 05:25:02 PM

Every time I hear about "A'x'", I think about an Audi for some reason.

r1crusher · March 12, 2015, 02:34:41 AM

My nav was off all the time and I had them update the GPS under the TSB. Not had a single problem with it since...this was for a '13 SHO.

ZSHO · March 12, 2015, 10:45:11 AM

Quote from: BiGMaC on March 11, 2015, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: cror1 on March 11, 2015, 02:31:30 PM
how much does an upgade cost? I'm assuming it would not be covered under 3 yr. warranty?
Cost will depend on SD card vs DVD... Available on eBay for $150 or so... I also can't find a version newer than A6, which I added about 3 months ago... Here's the Ford link to see what they have:
http://ford.navigation.com/home/en_US/FordNA/USD?gclid=CILFu-KGocQCFc1gfgodBbQAIg&mkwid=sqcj5Vphh_dc&sq=SRC%3DGoogle_ADID%3D62458342863_KW%3Dford+map+update_MT%3Dp_DIST%3Dg_ADPOS%3D1t1_PLACEMENT%3D_DEVICE%3Dc&pkw=ford+map+update&pmt=p&pcrid=62458342863

Of course, Z is correct, your sync should be the most current update... this can be set so that it does the sync update automatically, during which time the MFT touchpad will display in the left hand driver LED screen... If there is a new version I'll be unhappy as Ford contacted me for the "new" update when I went to the A6 nav maps.

Tom just received an email from Ford,and you indeed have the latest version,(my bad)sorry for the confusion.Z.