SYNC 26.2.1.6.5.2 OTA Update Installed

filequit · Mar 27, 2026

Received SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.2 OTA last night on my 2023.0 Premium RWD, I am in Early Access. SYNC software jumped to 25221_PRODUCT revision 2025 . Release notes only mention SiriusXM improvements, but I'm hoping it also addresses the long standing random carplay audio bug where no sound plays until you disconnect and reconnect the phone.

Ford Mustang Mach-E SYNC 26.2.1.6.5.2 OTA Update Installed IMG_1771

Ford Mustang Mach-E SYNC 26.2.1.6.5.2 OTA Update Installed IMG_1772

load97 · Mar 27, 2026

Disconnecting my phone has never helped. I’ve always had to reboot the phone, of which I reboot sync as well when I do it (not sure if sync reboot helps as much as the phone reboot though). I have the software installed as of today if it finished earlier today.

I’d love if it did help, but I’m guessing it is more for SXM that we don’t use.

Mike G · Mar 27, 2026

Well I for one will sleep a LOT better tonight knowing that there’s extra space for the XM radio I don’t ever listen to. But on the other hand, I guess my successful installation of this OTA means they could actually send my car updates that would enhance and upgrade features, if they wanted to do that, I guess.

Aahhcc11 · Mar 28, 2026

Anyone know what this actually does?

I did not know I got an update yesterday, and randomly while listening to an audiobook over CarPlay, when I pulled to a stoplight the entire sync system crashed.

CarGuy11 · Mar 28, 2026

Well this is progress and seems like an OTA for pre 25's is in works to get to latest version of Sync.

Jeff-NoVA · Mar 28, 2026

I wonder if this will help with the 1-2 min SiriusXM "Updating" that often happens when I start the car. It prevents me from changing the station or seeing song information until it clears. Never had this issue on any other SiriusXM equipped vehicle, going back to 2005

JustSomeQuickGuy · Mar 28, 2026

I also got this on my 2023, I hope it does improve the performance. I'll find out today.

The whole Ford Sync system is terrible performance wise (worst part about the car, frankly) but XM Radio had been getting worse.

AlphaGK · Mar 28, 2026

load97 said:
Disconnecting my phone has never helped. I’ve always had to reboot the phone, of which I reboot sync as well when I do it (not sure if sync reboot helps as much as the phone reboot though). I have the software installed as of today if it finished earlier today.

I’d love if it did help, but I’m guessing it is more for SXM that we don’t use.

I thought it was just me and I assumed it was an iPhone problem, but I hate rebooting my phone to fix a CarPlay problem

lisab · Mar 28, 2026

CarGuy11 said:
Well this is progress and seems like an OTA for pre 25's is in works to get to latest version of Sync.

I just got my 2025 premium sport edition, traded in from my premium 2024. I love the phone is key, I only had to use my phone and it would recognize me when I approach on the 2024 but on the 2025 it seems I have to have my phone and the key fob. What the heck is this about? I don’t care for that at all.

737flyer · Mar 28, 2026

Reprogram your phone. I have a 2025 and the phone works fine without the key fob.

SonicBlue · Mar 28, 2026

Is this the long-awaited upgrade to Stingray Karaoke??

Mike G · Mar 28, 2026

SonicBlue said:
Is this the long-awaited upgrade to Stingray Karaoke??

? That was a long time ago. What version of Sync do you have now?

lisab · Mar 28, 2026

737flyer said:
Reprogram your phone. I have a 2025 and the phone works fine without the key fob.

OK, so remove my phone as key and just reinstall it again?

737flyer said:
Reprogram your phone. I have a 2025 and the phone works fine without the key fob.

I can use my phone as a key, but it doesn’t unlock and light up when I approach. It does walk away and it allows me to approach the car and push the button to open the door. So I will definitely reprogram my phone.

Mache_Nor · Mar 28, 2026

Mike G said:
? That was a long time ago. What version of Sync do you have now?

Anything less than a manual precondition button and I will riot!

Maui · Mar 28, 2026

So I’ve been wondering why they wouldn’t just add this? Is there some risk involved with preconditioning when you don’t need it or too often? Or are they trying to keep it behind the paywall?

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