Google Maps EV Routing for Android Auto Now Available for the F-150 Lightning!

[TaxmanHog]

There is a wide variety of things which have version numbers, what exactly is it that needs to get to 10.1.0 and how do you check it?

Watch and log your OTA's as they post, what is you most recent?

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[GarrettBlake]

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[GarrettBlake]

Ford are you listening...

Tough to get excited about these great new features if you don't provide a way of finding out if you have it or even better getting yourself to it.

Pretty much worthless marketing fluff.

If you want your customer engaged then you need to step it up and provide some more thorough information.

 

[jdmackes]

I'd just be happy if they could repush the updates for everyone on a timely basis. I'm still sitting at 6.3 and haven't had an update from that in months (although I did have ECG-24.2.4.10 come through at the beginning of last month). I've had automatic updates on since I got the truck last year in May, and only started getting any updates this year. I dunno what the cycle is to have trucks get back up to date on them or whatever, but you'd think it would be a pretty easy thing for them to just cycle through all the old ones each month or something, or just let me download the updates that I know are pending when I specifically tell the truck to check for updates.

 

[PJnc284]

I'd just be happy if they could repush the updates for everyone on a timely basis. I'm still sitting at 6.3 and haven't had an update from that in months (although I did have ECG-24.2.4.10 come through at the beginning of last month). I've had automatic updates on since I got the truck last year in May, and only started getting any updates this year. I dunno what the cycle is to have trucks get back up to date on them or whatever, but you'd think it would be a pretty easy thing for them to just cycle through all the old ones each month or something, or just let me download the updates that I know are pending when I specifically tell the truck to check for updates.

Yup. I have a Dec 23 build that I purchased in February and was getting updates rather steady until the update after 6.8 failed. Waited 3+ weeks and it never got repushed so I gave up and just went the expensive route (FDRS and mongoose). Installed everything available (excluding BCM) and not sure what the comparable version I have is but guessing I'm on the equivalent of 10.1.0 since Google Maps now shows arrival SOC. Had the dealer update the BCM a couple weeks ago while in for the battery sensor replacement and now have walk away lock working as well.

 

[CRAIGC540]

How do I see if I have 10.1.0?
All I know is the software update page, I have 6.14.0

 

[TaxmanHog]

How do I see if I have 10.1.0?
All I know is the software update page, I have 6.14.0

Most likely you don't, though Ford say's some updates are not dependent or distribute in pure sequential fashion, that has generally been the rule.

I'm also at 6.14.0 and patiently waiting for several subsequent updates that others are talking about.

 

[CRAIGC540]

I usually get updates fast. I have the recall for the front sensor but mine works fine and I see people having problems with the update at the dealer so I haven't worried about it.
But wondering if not getting the sensor update is why I'm not getting OTA updates?

 

[PJnc284]

Was just playing with the google maps integration and it seems a bit clunky. Would be nice if it gave you the option to prefer a charging network and replace a specific charger when selecting it similar to ABRP. Still seems that ABRP with a dongle is a better option for extended trips.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

Was just playing with the google maps integration and it seems a bit clunky. Would be nice if it gave you the option to prefer a charging network and replace a specific charger when selecting it similar to ABRP. Still seems that ABRP with a dongle is a better option for extended trips.

If I'm understanding you correctly, you want to replace the charger at number 3 with another one that you know will be better, as an example. I found this with Apple Maps as well. Even when you choose it, you can't replace it with another one that you want to charge at. I'm not sure why this is, but I'm hopeful it will change in the future.

Of course if chargers get as numerous as a normal gas station, then we don't even need this.....

 

[PJnc284]

Exactly. Especially when there's a tesla charger right down the road. I didn't dig around too much but it seems to just show some information about the charging location (#/type of plugs, amenities, etc). ABRP does that and also gives a Replace Charger option and then shows the chargers around it. The fact that they integrated preconditioning in Android Auto is nice though. Can't imagine apple is too far behind.

 

[3rdgenfan]

Ford are you listening...

Tough to get excited about these great new features if you don't provide a way of finding out if you have it or even better getting yourself to it.

Pretty much worthless marketing fluff.

If you want your customer engaged then you need to step it up and provide some more thorough information.

Connect your android device to start Android Auto and then open Google Maps. Do you get battery percentages popping up next to previous searches, or start a 500 mile trip. Do you get routed to charging stops?

 

[Evlar77]

So I tested the Android auto Google maps with the update. Good news is it works for regular driving with EV charging routing no problem.

Downside is it does not recognize tow mode. Hence the Google maps still thinks your efficiency is the same as driving without the trailer. If you used this while towing you would run out of electrons.

You can still use maps but forget about relying on it for trip planning while towing for EV charging as it doesn't adjust down your efficiency when you connect the trailer. I'm an experienced EV owner so it doesn't impact me but still something to be weary of. Hope Ford and Google can figure this out. Seems simple enough.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

Its so strange to me that we have to rely on some other apps. to get good navigation when the truck comes with one. Why can't Ford just make what came with the truck work?
We shouldn't have to deal with isuse like thisAlso I get directions to non public charging stations. Is there an OTA to fix that?