How do I change the automatic software update settings in my Lincoln?

You can adjust your vehicle's software update settings using your touchscreen or the Lincoln Way® app*.

Notes: 

  • Your vehicle will arrive with automatic updates enabled. We recommend keeping automatic updates turned on for the best ownership experience.
  • To schedule a future date or time for automatic updates, see the How do I schedule software updates? article.

Changing the Automatic Software Update Settings

Select the method you are using from the drop-down options below to learn how to adjust your software update settings. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC®** system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

ResourceInstructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the SYNC Current Version heading.

SYNC Visual Reference GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

Lincoln Digital Experience

  1. Tap the App Drawer icon on your vehicle's Digital Experience† screen.
  2. Select Software Updates.
  3. Press the Settings icon.
  4. Toggle the Automatic updates slider to your preference.

Notes: 

  • If both Automatic Updates and Notifications are off, your vehicle will not receive any updates. 
  • If Automatic Updates are off, but your Notifications are on, you will not receive software updates automatically. You will be prompted to accept the updates.

SYNC 4

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Software Updates. 
  3. Toggle the Automatic Updates slider to your preference.

Notes: 

  • If both Automatic Updates and Notifications are off, your vehicle will not receive any updates. 
  • If Automatic Updates are off, but your Notifications are on, you will not receive software updates automatically. You will be prompted to accept the updates.

Lincoln Way App

To change the automatic software update settings with the Lincoln Way app:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way app.
  2. Tap the Vehicle tab at the bottom. 
  3. Select Software Updates.
  4. Toggle the Automatic Updates slider to your preference.

Additional Information

What are software updates?
How do I accept software updates?
How do I change SYNC Connectivity Settings?

*The Lincoln Way® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

**Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.  Not all features are compatible with all phones.

†Some Lincoln Digital Experience features require a Connected Services plan. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.