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I think people have noted here that the TSB doesn't really address the issue - which is that the warm air isn't expelled from the seat back properly. A new blower motor won't fix that issue. The 3D printed exhaust vent is probably the only near term solution right now. I ordered a set, but it hasn't arrived yet. I'll update this post after I install them to let you know how it works. Someone else in either this post or a similar one has said though that this fix returns the seat back operation to approximately 85% of what you get in the seat bottoms.

Hmm - no word on a map update for this system... We also found that around Columbus we were incorrectly directed around some construction zones that were not really problems - they amounted to 'works in progress'. I used my phone and Google Maps for more accurate routing. I am really looking forward to the update to Android Auto.

Yes - I think Ford ought to plan to regularly update SYNC 3 - for sure. I've found the system works well in most circumstances, AND there are certain things like NAV that definitely need ongoing development. I had my 16 out for the first real road trip to VA this past week and found some real flaws that were not present with SYNC2. In two places that I found (Athens, Ohio, and Lexington, VA) the map data did not exist. The system reported an announcement about 'entering an area without map data - proceed with caution'. I know for a fact that SYNC2 worked fine in Lexington previously, but the new system does not work in that area. In both places I discovered this error - we were not talking about new areas, these were well established areas without new construction. That seems to indicate to me that coding needs to be updated.

I'm just going to install a hidden hitch. The receiver on this is the only thing that appears below the bumper valence.

Thanks for the reply. That was what I suspected. I'm going to have to try turning the daylight running lights off and see if I can get the accent lights to come on. If that doesn't work then my car has a set that isn't working. Interesting side note - 'signature lamp' is mentioned exactly 2 times in the manual - both in the maintenance section. The first time it appears is a mention on how you can't service it yourself, and the second time is a mention on what type of bulb is used in those lights.

Does this lighting come on only at dusk? I had a 15 Escape with the led accent lighting and it was on all the time - headlights on or not.

Wow - sorry to hear about your trouble. I just took delivery of a 16 Sport a few days ago and thankfully - I have none of those issues so far. I will say that as I turn the car off, and open the door I can hear what I think are fans spinning down under the hood. I wouldn't describe any of those sounds as screeching though. Best of luck getting your issues resolved.