According to Ford, the new software takes about an hour to upload via a USB thumb drive. While that's probably a little longer than most owners would like to wait, it's hardly the update's biggest downfall. For whatever reason, the move from MyFord Touch to MyFord Touch 2.0 requires the vehicle to be running for the full one-hour update. Simply putting the ignition in the "On" position won't work.
Ford also urges owners to perform the update "in a ventilated area" to avoid inhaling exhaust fumes for a solid hour.
Although a bit of a process, the update is a move forward for the industry as owners can perform the upgrade at their own home rather than making a trip to the dealership. MyFord Touch 2.0 also promises to be a vast improvement over the original system, which was overly complicated to navigate and prone to malfunctions.
