How do I set the clock with SYNC®*?

For instructions on setting your Ford vehicle's clock with your SYNC system, determine which generation of SYNC you have using one of the following resources, then select the appropriate drop-down menu below.

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

There are two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation:

  • SYNC and Navigation Updates page, which allows you to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Login with your Ford credentials, and select Check for update. Your current SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.
  • SYNC Visual Reference Guide, which has example images of each generation of SYNC Ford has offered.

Setting Your Clock

SYNC 4A

To set the time:

  1. Click on the Vehicle image on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Settings.
  3. Tap Clock.
  4. Use the Arrow buttons to adjust the time.

To adjust automatic time change settings:

  1. Click on the Vehicle image on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  3. Tap Clock Settings.
  4. Switch Automatic time zone update on or off. 

SYNC 4

To set the time:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Clock Settings.
  3. Use the Arrow buttons to adjust the time.

Note: The AM and PM options are not available in the 24-hour mode.

To adjust automatic time change settings:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Clock Settings.
  3. Switch Automatic time zone update on or off. 

SYNC 3

To personalize your clock settings:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Clock:
    • Set the time using the + or - signs.
    • Press AM or PM to choose between morning or afternoon.
    • Choose a clock format (12-hour or 24-hour mode).
    • Turn on Automatic Time Zone update (for navigation-equipped vehicles).
    • Set the clock to GPS time (for navigation-equipped vehicles).

SYNC con MyFord Touch

To personalize your clock settings:

  1. Press the clock display on top of your SYNC screen.
  2. Press + or - to adjust the time.
  3. Press AM or PM to choose between morning or afternoon.
  4. Use the Up and Down arrows to set your preferences:
    • Set the clock display (date or time).
    • Reset the clock to GPS time (for vehicles equipped with navigation).
    • Display outside temperature.
    • Set Automatic Time Zone updates.
    • Select a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

*Don’t drive while distracted. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible; no uses dispositivos portátiles mientras conduces. Es posible que algunas características estén desactivadas cuando el vehículo está en marcha. No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.