Service Repair

Ford Vehicles Display Annoying Pop-Up

Dec. 1, 2020

Some 2016-2018 Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6-, 8- or 10-inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states “SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network.”

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Mike Mavrigian

To remove the inconvenience of the pop-up, the customer can either connect to a trusted WiFi network to complete the setup process or turn off WiFi settings located under the settings menu.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.