Does Ford Navigation ever update?

[Alutacon]

Life’s seldom perfect. Like my momma used to saaay, ….

Hey!!! My Mama told me "never". Was she fibbing to me???

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[FPLiptak]

I guess my biggest problem with the maps is that the system is essentially using Garmin maps. In 2017 I purchased a Garmin nuvi 2797LMT GPS Unit for $269.99 from Amazon.com that came with LIFETIME MAPS AND TRAFFIC. In contrast I spent over $56,000 for a 2021 Mach-E Premium and the maps are only good for 3 years. After that Ford wants me to buy an updated set of maps for $80.00 per year.
Just for comparison I get 3 or 4 map updates every year.
So, I will just keep putting my Garmin up on the dashboard and drive-on. Oh, by the way the 2797 is a 8" diagonal screen so it is plenty big enough.

 

[Space_Pony]

I guess my biggest problem with the maps is that the system is essentially using Garmin maps. In 2017 I purchased a Garmin nuvi 2797LMT GPS Unit for $269.99 from Amazon.com that came with LIFETIME MAPS AND TRAFFIC. In contrast I spent over $56,000 for a 2021 Mach-E Premium and the maps are only good for 3 years. After that Ford wants me to buy an updated set of maps for $80.00 per year.
Just for comparison I get 3 or 4 map updates every year.
So, I will just keep putting my Garmin up on the dashboard and drive-on. Oh, by the way the 2797 is a 8" diagonal screen so it is plenty big enough.

Android Auto/Google Maps is updated continuously and uses the built in screen. No need to buy a Garmin.

 

[IndyJeffrey]

I would never use the built in Nav. It’s garbage. I only use because the car will only precondition for charging using it.

That is very interesting. How does this answer my original question?

 

[IndyJeffrey]

Life’s seldom perfect. Like my momma used to saaay, ….

Very interesting. How does this help?

 

[IndyJeffrey]

In the good old days we would just at the nearest service station and get the newest map they had.

Well, times have changed. How does this post answer the original ask for assistance?

 

[Tampamike]

Very interesting. How does this help?

Well, it was in response to your lament:

”Which brings me back to my original concern: if these maps are not regularly updated, and my local maps are out of date, how am I to trust them when I am in unfamiliar places?

Sigh.”

The maps are updated on some schedule that probably is not perfectly instantaneous and therefore, your local maps are probably at least somewhat out of date as are the ones in those unfamiliar places, ergo, the map, as life, is not perfect. Should you just not go then? Of course not. You just go and deal with it, like almost everything in life. Hope that was helpful because there really isn’t any better answer or guarantee if that’s what you were looking for. The movie reference was just a little humor at no extra charge.

 

[Mache_Nor]

You can check map version by clicking the wrench icon in bottom left corner - settings - maps… then a name I don’t remember, but basically it states what version you have. Mine is last updated in 2024, and seems to update every 3 or 4 months. It’s still hot garbage, but it’s at least updated (it still only shows half the chargers in my area as well as street updates).

 

[medic2442]

I guess my biggest problem with the maps is that the system is essentially using Garmin maps. In 2017 I purchased a Garmin nuvi 2797LMT GPS Unit for $269.99 from Amazon.com that came with LIFETIME MAPS AND TRAFFIC. In contrast I spent over $56,000 for a 2021 Mach-E Premium and the maps are only good for 3 years. After that Ford wants me to buy an updated set of maps for $80.00 per year.
Just for comparison I get 3 or 4 map updates every year.
So, I will just keep putting my Garmin up on the dashboard and drive-on. Oh, by the way the 2797 is a 8" diagonal screen so it is plenty big enough.

Does your Garmin have charging stations and precondition the battery while navigating to one? My guess is it does not.

 

[FPLiptak]

Does your Garmin have charging stations and precondition the battery while navigating to one? My guess is it does not.

So, I guess you believe that is worth $80.00/year????????

 

[medic2442]

So, I guess you believe that is worth $80.00/year????????

Could be if you use it a lot and take lots of long distance trips. I still have 2 ½ years left on my free one so I’ll make that determination then.

 

[FPLiptak]

Well, I just checked my Garmin Maps and they do have EV charging station in the list of places. You can then select one and it will calculate the best route..
And before you slam me about being able to reserve a spot at the EVCS, the answer is no I cannot do that operation. Again, these are exactly the same maps I get FREE for life while Ford charges $80/year.

 

[Billyk24]

My Ford Navigation is so out of date. How often does this refresh? I do not have any pending software updates, apparently.

Driving locally I can tell that it has not been updated. If it is not up to date locally, how am I to trust when I am travelling?

Yes, I use Apple Maps as a backup.

What are your experiences with getting Ford Navigation to update? Thank you!

The lack of Tesla 250kW charging stations open (non-magic dock) to Ford on Ford's navigation system is the biggest issue.

 

[RickMachE]

The map is only updated twice a year by the vendor.

 

[migmig420]

That is very interesting. How does this answer my original question?

it doesn’t. It’s simply an observation and reflection.

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