Almost same scenario as you...I purchased a 2023 SR in April 2025.
In order to catch up, I performed all the software updates myself via FDRS a few weeks ago. My story is posted here:
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/lightning-software-updates-using-fdrs.11029/post-521144
There is still one white 2023 Lariat SR remaining on my dealer's lot:
https://www.morrisford.com/wholesale-new/Ford/2023-Ford-F-150-Lightning-6d933b820a0e094a77320f080b4c80f0.htm
Not a loaner or demo.
41 miles on odometer when I took delivery.
MSRP on window sticker was $72,000.
Agreed upon purchase price was $40,000
Sales tax was $2,800
Doc fee was $175
Tire fee $12.50
Other misc. fee $10
Out the door price was $42,997.50
I picked my new 2023 Lariat SR at the dealer on April 9, 2025 at a SUBSTANTIAL discount off MSRP.
Shortly after taking possession and reading some of the many threads in these forums, I became aware that my vehicle didn't have all the technological advances that others seemed to have, such as...
When attempting to update GWM, after plugging the USB into the vehicle's USB port, I receive the Software updating...message below.
A few minutes later, the screen updates to the Turn Vehicle off and wait 10 minutes message below:
After waiting 10 minutes, I turn the vehicle on and the same...
I cannot get the "connect" option to appear in Apple Maps that will allow me to add my Lightning.
Here's my info:
23 Lariat SR running SYNC 4 Software Version 23159_PRODUCT, Revision: 915
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS v18.4.1
Followed instructions listed on Apple website here...