CSP 24B56 - Inoperative Front Parking Sensor(s) - IPMA Software Update for Certain 2022-24 F-150 Lightning Trucks

[johnnyonetime]

IPMA has ethernet. So it is MUCH faster via OTA than FDRS. I dont know why the IPMA cant be updated via USB in FDRS but it would be much faster if it was possible.

The rest of the modules are not large updates. TCU, Gateway, APIM, IPMA, IPC all are ethernet.

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[johnnyonetime]

Just had the update done, rear camera view is smaller with additional buttons.
Is this normal for ‘22 Lariat?
Dealer unaware and not able to explain. Anybody have a photo of what it’s supposed to look like?

 

[PJnc284]

Just had the update done, rear camera view is smaller with additional buttons.
Is this normal for ‘22 Lariat?
Dealer unaware and not able to explain. Anybody have a photo of what it’s supposed to look like?

Do you have a black box around the camera image? The camera is smaller with the update but should not have the black box if the tech followed directions. If your image looks like the below, send them the bulletin from the op and tell them to learn to read.

 

[johnnyonetime]

Do you have a black box around the camera image? The camera is smaller with the update but should not have the black box if the tech followed directions. If your image looks like the below, send them the bulletin from the op and tell them to learn to read.

Top is pre update and bottom post software update. The buttons on the left give different camera views, some of which might be useful when towing.
I think I’m okay.

 

[PJnc284]

Yeah you're good

 

[Randall Stephens]

Had this done, 2023 LER, and now adaptive cruise automatically turns on lane centering. I’ve togged the hands free off in the driver assistance menu. Still love the truck…

 

[potato]

Had this done, 2023 LER, and now adaptive cruise automatically turns on lane centering. I’ve togged the hands free off in the driver assistance menu. Still love the truck…

Yep. Huge annoyance. Especially since there is a setting specifically under Cruise Control where Lane Keeping is set to OFF. But it still turns on.

It's bordering on a safety issue since it requires a lot more attention to find the small lane keeping button and then confirm that it is off, since the on/off status on the instrument cluster are almost identical. You have to take your eyes (and mind) off the road for a lot longer than before where you could just hit the big easy to find button with your thumb.

 

[Mike G]

Yep. Huge annoyance. Especially since there is a setting specifically under Cruise Control where Lane Keeping is set to OFF. But it still turns on.

It's bordering on a safety issue since it requires a lot more attention to find the small lane keeping button and then confirm that it is off, since the on/off status on the instrument cluster are almost identical. You have to take your eyes (and mind) off the road for a lot longer than before where you could just hit the big easy to find button with your thumb.

My favorite is the repeated "Keep Hands on the Steering Wheel" messages when all of that stuff (Lane Keeping, BlueCruise, everything) is completely turned off, and I'm cruisin into town on a long straight stretch...with my hands on the wheel.

So if you're not driving down the road having spasmodic seizures every ten seconds the truck bitches you out.

 

[RickLightning]

Top is pre update and bottom post software update. The buttons on the left give different camera views, some of which might be useful when towing.
I think I’m okay.

Top view is before you click on the 3 line menu...

 

[Maxx]

Invoice for mobile service for this was $756. With all the updates to the OTA process, I am surprised Ford still can't save money on this. Probably because of 12V Battery. Mine was hooked up to his ICE battery the entire time but still dropped 50%.

 

[PJnc284]

I'm surprised the tech didn't bring along a proper power supply for the updates, I have my own thanks to the warnings from those in the know here.

Not the first time and probably won't be the last. There are apparently quite a few techs that don't follow directions and have killed the battery.

 

[Jim Lewis]

Invoice for mobile service for this was $756.

I didn't have to pay a cent for having it done at my dealer. I also got a free replacement battery as the update trashed my LVB, probably due to the use of an inadequate power supply. I mentioned trashing the LVB in a follow-up Ford survey, and Ford must have gotten back to the dealer, as the CSR was on probation when I showed up to get the LVB replaced, and was hopping mad at me. He said he was in danger of losing his job. The truck had been handed back to me initially with an almost dead LVB, going into battery saver mode constantly.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...2-24-f-150-lightning-trucks.21145/post-491225

 

[Maxx]

I didn't have to pay a cent for having it done at my dealer. I also got a free replacement battery as the update trashed my LVB, probably due to the use of an inadequate power supply. I mentioned trashing the LVB in a follow-up Ford survey, and Ford must have gotten back to the dealer, as the CSR was on probation when I showed up to get the LVB replaced, and was hopping mad at me. He said he was in danger of losing his job. The truck had been handed back to me initially with an almost dead LVB, going into battery saver mode constantly.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...2-24-f-150-lightning-trucks.21145/post-491225

I was not charged for this. The mobile manager sent me the invoice. I had to clarify why I was getting it. He said it was just for my records. This was the guy that offered me oil change twice. I still think that is mighty steep for two hours of work even If Ford pays for it.

I'm surprised the tech didn't bring along a proper power supply for the updates, I have my own thanks to the warnings from those in the know here.

The tech showed up with a small Ford (I think it was something like escort). I showed him Ford’s instruction on not hooking up the negative to the battery directly. He said with the jumper cable to his car battery, it is OK. I didn’t argue since I usually don’t really know what I am talking about and he is trained. He had his car running the entire time. The appointment was for 20K service as well but he just did the safety inspections (for the wheel) and didn’t chargers me since there was no tire rotation and filter replacement which I rather do myself since they swapped the tires on the same side last time and I rather get a washable cabin filter that does not need to be replaced.

I am hoping he was right about the battery and my BMS is not fried. I turned on the truck as soon as he left and brought 12V battery back up from 43% to 85% SOC. Not sure how to test the truck to see if the update worked. Since my warranty is over in a few months, I am keeping my fingers crossed it holds it together for a while. So far it has been fairly solid for me.

 

[PJnc284]

Heck if you need any updates after you warranty expires, I'll fly/drive up there and do them for $750.

 

[Maxx]

Heck if you need any updates after you warranty expires, I'll fly/drive up there and do them for $750.

Last tech told me to update all the modules that are behind, it would cost me $2K. I said, as much as I don’t want to deal with the stuff, for $2K, I may try to do it myself. He said, there have been other DYI folks that answered one question wrong during the update and made the module blank….. I knew I was supposed to be scared but I am not new to screwing thinkgs up. It is part of the learning process for me. I just rather spend my time differently if I can afford it.

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