How do I connect SYNC* to a Wi-Fi** network?

The instructions to connect SYNC to a Wi-Fi network can be found below.

Identifying Your Ford'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.

Connecting SYNC to Wi-Fi

SYNC 4

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Connectivity.

     
  3. Press Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
    SYNC 4 Manage Wi-Fi Networks
     
  4. Toggle System Wi-Fi to ON.
  5. Press View Available Networks.
    • Tu sistema mostrará las redes disponibles. You can also search for hidden networks by selecting Add a Network.
  6. Selecciona una red Wi-Fi disponible 
  7. Enter the network password if prompted.

When you are connected, a Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will show on your SYNC screen. After you add a network, your vehicle will automatically connect to it when in range.

SYNC 4A

  1. Press the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Select Connectivity.
    SYNC 4A Connectivity Tile
     
  4. Press Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
    SYNC 4A Manage Wi-Fi Networks
     
  5. Toggle System Wi-Fi to ON.
  6. Press View Available Networks. Tu sistema mostrará las redes disponibles. You can also search for hidden networks by selecting Add a Network.
  7. Selecciona una red Wi-Fi disponible 
  8. Enter the network password if prompted.

When you are connected, a Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will show on your SYNC screen. After you add a network, your vehicle will automatically connect to it when in range.

SYNC 3

  1. Press Settings. 
  2. Scroll to the right and select Wi-Fi & Hotspot.
  3. Select System Wi-Fi
  4. Toggle the Wi-Fi to On and select View Available Networks.
  5. Select a Wi-Fi network from the list of networks that display. 
  6. Enter the Wi-Fi network's password, if prompted. 

When you are connected, a Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will show on your SYNC screen. After you add a network, your vehicle will automatically connect to it when in range.

Información Adicional

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*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. 

**Requires in-vehicle USB mobile broadband connection, PAN-supported mobile device, or proximity to an outside wireless hotspot. Wi-Fi es una marca registrada de Wi-Fi Alliance®.