Navigation update.

[NavySAR1]

Looked at NAVTEQ today for a map update for my 2010 SHO, $199.00. Really are They out of their flippin minds. I can buy a really nice GPS with lifetime updated for near half that. WTF. Does anyone know of a place to get them for less. Thanks.

 

[Duane]

You might try Ebay. That's what I plan on doing when I have the time.

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

eBay My A5 card was $60....including shipping and received about two days early. Make sure that the A5 card is compatible with your 2010 some of them are MFT (2013 and up) models. Like your screen name Former USN/USMC Air Wing.

 

[NavySAR1]

Not sure whether I need and A5 card or the DVD. Anyone know which one a 2010 uses.

 

[SHO_Fast]

My $.02 worth, if you haven't done it already, or for others considering upgrading their Nav is that for the $$$ you get 2) dvd's with the Nav update and the latest Ford/Sync firmware versions, plus the Gracenotes update. Pricey but if you plan on using all of the features available to you it is worthwhile.

I did it and I just consider kind of like a maintenance item. I bought mine directly from Ford/Navteq. Might have paid full $ but I didn't have to worry about whether it would work or not either.

Have an SHO kinda day!

 

[FireWire]

So I bought the newly released 7.0, but my CD player is locked up. Looks like I'll have to source a used radio. They range from $150-$700 used from what I am finding.

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

What is 7.0? the MFT version is 3.6.2 and NAV card is A5 Someone shim shammed you

 

[FireWire]

Oh I have the right version, 2010 SHO requires a 4 DVD set. Previous version was v6.0x.

Go to navigation.com and you will see. No nav cards on a 2010.

Just released July 17.
Supplier code J5C2G version 7.0x
ER3T-10E989-EA

 

[rcryniak]

I was thinking of getting the map update too. One of my local roads was renamed, and it's driving me nuts. It's on sale right now for $149 through sometime in September if I recall. Now, if only Ford would give us the upgrade to the latest GUI for the touch screen though, I'd be sold in a heartbeat. (It's really quite nice compared to the old one.)

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

What is this 7.0 you are talking about? The NAV card should be A5 for North America and the MFT update is 3.6.2 I believe

 

[FireWire]

Looked at NAVTEQ today for a map update for my 2010 SHO, $199.00. Really are They out of their flippin minds. I can buy a really nice GPS with lifetime updated for near half that. WTF. Does anyone know of a place to get them for less. Thanks.

$149 right now at Navigation.com. When you go to Navigation.com checkout it will ask you to go to the system settings and get your "application" number on the screen. The same screen has your grace note version, and a bunch of other numbers. Version 7 is also on sale for $149 still.

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewStandardCatalog-Browse?ShowAllProducts=YES&CatalogCategoryID=caAKCghBO9MAAAE1UZVvy4ll


If you happen to find a copy on ebay that hasn't been registered to a vin you can use this link to obtain a code: http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=E2192-0776-405%40Navteq-FordNorthAmerica&JumpTo=OfferList&NewLocaleID=en_US&NewDomainName=Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site&ProgramUUID=QmYKCghBWVgAAAE1AJgX3sTK&utm_campaign=FordClarionDealerCodes&utm_medium=online&utm_source=FordClarionDEALER12

My cd crapped out so I can't update yet, but I found a salvaged sho in CT with a good am/fm/cd/sat/nav etc so I have to wait. Btw, it's a pain to remove the head unit. First time took at least an hour. Next time it shouldn't (when used unit arrives).

If you ever need a used part use car-part.com and it searches the entire US for salvage yards matching your part need.

 

[FireWire]

What is this 7.0 you are talking about? The NAV card should be A5 for North America and the MFT update is 3.6.2 I believe

2011 must use the SD card??? If it does thank your lucky stars! Us 2010 owners have to do a 4 DVD update that I am told can take a couple of hours!

 

[jmr061]

What is 7.0? the MFT version is 3.6.2 and NAV card is A5 Someone shim shammed you

Chill man....the 2013 was the first year Taurus to use MFT. 2010-2012 operate on a different based system.

 

[rcryniak]

Is it even remotely possible to get MFT working on 2012 or older? I really like the UI much better in my wife's car, which has the MyFord Touch.

 

[jmr061]

It would take a miracle to get it to work. Everything in vehicles these days are all interconnected and is truly a computer network.

Jason

 

[2011TAURUSSEL]

F/W, JMR: There was no model year info only a join date of Jul 2014 figured it could be a 2013/14. No harm intended but good little tidbit about the 4 DVD set for pre 2013 models.

 

[beaudeen]

Check out GPS underground...you can download all updates free...need to do some reading on the site though
as it can get complicated.

Never mind...these guys are still trying to figure out the Ford sync system.
Good reading though.

 

[black99lightnin]

$149 right now at Navigation.com. When you go to Navigation.com checkout it will ask you to go to the system settings and get your "application" number on the screen. The same screen has your grace note version, and a bunch of other numbers. Version 7 is also on sale for $149 still.

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewStandardCatalog-Browse?ShowAllProducts=YES&CatalogCategoryID=caAKCghBO9MAAAE1UZVvy4ll


If you happen to find a copy on ebay that hasn't been registered to a vin you can use this link to obtain a code: http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=E2192-0776-405%40Navteq-FordNorthAmerica&JumpTo=OfferList&NewLocaleID=en_US&NewDomainName=Navteq-FordNorthAmerica-Site&ProgramUUID=QmYKCghBWVgAAAE1AJgX3sTK&utm_campaign=FordClarionDealerCodes&utm_medium=online&utm_source=FordClarionDEALER12

My cd crapped out so I can't update yet, but I found a salvaged sho in CT with a good am/fm/cd/sat/nav etc so I have to wait. Btw, it's a pain to remove the head unit. First time took at least an hour. Next time it shouldn't (when used unit arrives).

If you ever need a used part use car-part.com and it searches the entire US for salvage yards matching your part need.

Thanks for the link on the nav update. I'll buy first of Sept.

 

[Wrench_88]

Checked the Navigation.com site today for my 2010 SHO; Ford / Lincoln / Mercury - North America Map Update - V7.0x - Includes Gracenote® Disc
This Navigation System map update is now $149 through September 30, 2014 with free shipping*.The box contains:

Navigation Map Update Disc (DISC 1)

Gracenote CD (DISC 2)

Software Upgrades (DISC 1 and DISC 2)


Important Notes Before Starting Map Update Process:
Caution: Install the Software Application Update first.
Caution: Please start these procedures while vehicle is parked and engine running.
Caution: During this time, you may drive or turn off the vehicle at designated intervals. If the
vehicle is turned off during the update, the process will continue until disc installation
is complete or until the next disc is required.
•The Navigation Map Update process takes approximately 3 hours to finish.
•The Navigation Map Update procedure must start with Disc 1.
Important Notes Before Starting Gracenote Update Procedure:
Caution: Please start these procedures while vehicle is parked and engine running.
Caution: During this time, you may drive or turn off the vehicle at 5% of completion. If the vehicle
is turned off during the update, the process will continue until installation has completed.
• The Gracenote update process will take approximately 30 minutes to finish.
WOW! four hours, that's half a day babysitting my installation process.
Like most software it requires a unique registration key that is given during purchase.
Interesting reading, despite the enormous time situation. I'm going to do it.

 

[Calgary]

Checked the Navigation.com site today for my 2010 SHO; Ford / Lincoln / Mercury - North America Map Update - V7.0x - Includes Gracenote® Disc
This Navigation System map update is now $149 through September 30, 2014 with free shipping*.The box contains:

Navigation Map Update Disc (DISC 1)

Gracenote CD (DISC 2)

Software Upgrades (DISC 1 and DISC 2)


Important Notes Before Starting Map Update Process:
Caution: Install the Software Application Update first.
Caution: Please start these procedures while vehicle is parked and engine running.
Caution: During this time, you may drive or turn off the vehicle at designated intervals. If the
vehicle is turned off during the update, the process will continue until disc installation
is complete or until the next disc is required.
•The Navigation Map Update process takes approximately 3 hours to finish.
•The Navigation Map Update procedure must start with Disc 1.
Important Notes Before Starting Gracenote Update Procedure:
Caution: Please start these procedures while vehicle is parked and engine running.
Caution: During this time, you may drive or turn off the vehicle at 5% of completion. If the vehicle
is turned off during the update, the process will continue until installation has completed.
• The Gracenote update process will take approximately 30 minutes to finish.
WOW! four hours, that's half a day babysitting my installation process.
Like most software it requires a unique registration key that is given during purchase.
Interesting reading, despite the enormous time situation. I'm going to do it.

its a waste of money and time.