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So today I visited my dealer (which had only like 10 cars on the lot. It was really sad) and had them install the SSM software update that is supposed to help with Paak functionality.

I also for the first time got a notification on my phone that said walk away lock was activated with Paak. Is this part of the new software on the car? Is anyone else getting these notifications?
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I would like this notification.. hopefully it would come soon via OTA update.
 

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I’ve been getting this notification for some time now. I think it’s been since I took my car to the dealer and had them apply all the patches and updates.
 
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I’ve been getting this notification for some time now. I think it’s been since I took my car to the dealer and had them apply all the patches and updates.
So it must be the new software on the car. Have you noticed is Paak works any better now?
 

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So today I visited my dealer (which had only like 10 cars on the lot. It was really sad) and had them install the SSM software update that is supposed to help with Paak functionality.

I also for the first time got a notification on my phone that said walk away lock was activated with Paak. Is this part of the new software on the car? Is anyone else getting these notifications?
What exactly is SSM Software, and how long did it take, or how long did you have to wait for it to be installed? Did it seem to address any other fixes?

Thanks!
 


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So today I visited my dealer (which had only like 10 cars on the lot. It was really sad) and had them install the SSM software update that is supposed to help with Paak functionality.

I also for the first time got a notification on my phone that said walk away lock was activated with Paak. Is this part of the new software on the car? Is anyone else getting these notifications?
Yes, I get this too.
 
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What exactly is SSM Software, and how long did it take, or how long did you have to wait for it to be installed? Did it seem to address any other fixes?

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An SSM is simply Ford's term for a service bulletin. I knew there was one addressing Paak from other members in this forum. Basically all the SSM said was to update a certain module (I forget which) to the latest software.

As far as how long it took... ?‍♂ Not totally sure. I also asked them to fix my recirculation door. It was squeaking.

Dropped it off at 9:00, my app told me they put it on the charger at 11:30 (I'm assuming that means it was done at that point?), they called at 4:30 to tell me it was done.
 

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What exactly is SSM Software, and how long did it take, or how long did you have to wait for it to be installed? Did it seem to address any other fixes?

Thanks!
search posts for title "SSM" by @breeves002 as he seems to post them as they are released.
 

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An SSM is simply Ford's term for a service bulletin. I knew there was one addressing Paak from other members in this forum. Basically all the SSM said was to update a certain module (I forget which) to the latest software.

As far as how long it took... ?‍♂ Not totally sure. I also asked them to fix my recirculation door. It was squeaking.

Dropped it off at 9:00, my app told me they put it on the charger at 11:30 (I'm assuming that means it was done at that point?), they called at 4:30 to tell me it was done.
Ok, thanks! I hope that update gets pushed to the rest of us soon.
 

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So it must be the new software on the car. Have you noticed is Paak works any better now?
Oh, it’s still flaky. Sometimes works (actually, usually works). Sometimes, it will turn the car on, then immediately report “no key detected”. Sometimes, no approach lighting, no cabin lighting when I open the doors, no instrument cluster or main screen welcome animation, but the car turns on. It’s always an adventure to see how the car will respond when I approach it ?
 

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Oh, it’s still flaky. Sometimes works (actually, usually works). Sometimes, it will turn the car on, then immediately report “no key detected”. Sometimes, no approach lighting, no cabin lighting when I open the doors, no instrument cluster or main screen welcome animation, but the car turns on. It’s always an adventure to see how the car will respond when I approach it ?
Is it the same with an iPhone or an android phone? I wonder if it’s a Bluetooth issue with the phones timing out or something? Especially since the key fob seems to work 100% of the time. ?‍♂
 

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Our phones haven"t been working as keys today as well. I keep refreshing and clearing it from phone. I'm beginning to think I'll just get a second fob and forget PAAK until ford gets it figured out.
 

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Is it the same with an iPhone or an android phone? I wonder if it’s a Bluetooth issue with the phones timing out or something? Especially since the key fob seems to work 100% of the time. ?‍♂
I can’t speak to Android. I have an iPhone.
 
 




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