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2021 F150 Google maps/Apple CarPlay Problem

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It was sudden. I was in a highly populated area that I have never had a problem with on my GM cars. My CarPlay was in and out of static and connection for about 60 seconds, then went dead. Some of the best static I have heard, but I was really looking for my Google maps and music.

While driving I tried to bring it back to life working through my iphone button on the screen. I think it dropped my blue tooth signal and I had no luck bringing it back on my phone or screen, either on the truck or iphone. Both were present on the other. When finding bluetooth both just spun.

On the way back two days later, same area, same problem for about a minute. The truck sat for two days and I did nothing other than start it up and poke Apple Car Play. It was in and out to static. I did nothing, just waiting for it to drop. It managed to hold on to the signal and maps and music worked fine for the next three hours back to Dallas.

So, does anyone know if I have a problem that might be fixed? I have not had this truck long enough to look for updates. I keep reading about updates but I cannot find any way to update this truck. Nor do I know if it has ever been updated.

Headed to the dealer for some other minor items, so will ask about updates.

Open for suggestions.
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I would suggest you PM @rugedraw with your VIN number and ask him where your truck is a far as update status. What version is showing on your About Sync screen?
 

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I've heard issues like these reported across several forums. There is no "fix" for this. Driving in certain areas close to police/fire stations and airports seem to cause problems like this.
 
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I have a couple of nits to get fixed. I think I will take this up with the dealer in the next few days.

Thanks everyone
 

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Carplay issues may or may be fixed in unicorn APIM update Ford claimed would be out in Q4 Ford time. Real world time probably Q2 2025.
 

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Wonder how many have issues with this? I’ve never had an issue with the static. Sometimes it does take longer to connect, but it’s only a 10-15 sec lag
 

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I have a couple of nits to get fixed. I think I will take this up with the dealer in the next few days.

Thanks everyone
i would go in there with low expectations.
 

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I've heard issues like these reported across several forums. There is no "fix" for this. Driving in certain areas close to police/fire stations and airports seem to cause problems like this.
I've had my trailer TPMS lose its mind in similar places from RF interference.
 
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Now how do I know it is RF interference?
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