New 2023 Platinum Lightning - Needs updates?

[rv7pilot]

I traded in my Tesla Model S in for a brand new 2023 Platinum Lightning. I loved the car but I’m a truck guy and a Ford guy. I still own a 2023 XLT Lightning that my son drives.

The new truck sat on the lot for quite awhile and I don’t believe it has any updates. I especially want the Apple Maps EV route planning.

I called Ford and they’re seemingly clueless. They’re telling me my truck is up to date. That is incorrect, I believe.

Will the truck eventually catch up on the updates? If not, what can I do?

Chris

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[B177y]

If not, what can I do?

Chris

1. Become familiar with this thread: FDRS

2. Do you have a Windows laptop? If not, get one.

3. Purchase an LVB power supply, 75 amp capacity or higher.

4. Purchase or borrow a Mongoose OBD to USB connector.

EDIT:
4.5. Purchase a USB solid state drive for FDRS to USB updates.

5. Download FDRS to your Windows laptop.

6. Re-read the FDRS thread again and search for other threads so that you're comfortable with updating your truck.

7. Update with FDRS.

8. Win

 

[bthanos]

Enable the OTA updates. You will be waiting a while but they do happen. I have 2023 Platinum and it’s caught up in a few months.

 

[bthanos]

Apple Maps EV routing will just work. Update your iPhone, in the Apple Maps app settings select your profile and add your car and select your charging network to Tesla Supercharger ( you might get an adapter from Amazon for the conversion, unless your dealer gave you one).

You might have some Apple Maps settings that require the CarPlay to be connected.

I use the Blue Oval charging network from Ford and Tesla is plug and charge.

 

[SMMD]

Patience (and the suspension of your need for logic and understanding) is the name of this game. If you don’t have patience, see post #2.

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