SYNC^® Technology

See where connection can take you.

Take your digital life on the road — wirelessly. Available SYNC Technology²⁷ provides hands-free connectivity to your compatible Bluetooth® enabled phone. Access features and apps (including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ ¹⁶¹ ) through the center touchscreen or simply with the sound of your voice.

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Make Hands-Free Calls

Once your phone is paired, you can make calls with the push of a button and the sound of your voice. You’ll hear the conversation through your vehicle’s speakers. You can also allow SYNC to automatically download your contacts from your compatible phone, for added convenience.²⁷

A driver's hand manipulating a parked Ford vehicle's SYNC touchscreen, which is displaying a map of the surrounding area.

Navigate Confidently

Get directions on the go with the available voice-activated Navigation System.

A view from the backseat of a parked Ford vehicle, looking toward the SYNC touchscreen atop the center stack. The screen is displaying a menu for choosing a music source.

Voice-Activated App Control

Access vehicle features through the center touchscreen or simply with the sound of your voice. And with available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility¹⁶¹ , you can wirelessly connect and control your mobile screens, too.

The interior of a Ford Mustang Mach-E, showing a screen displaying a SYNC 4A menu for choosing a radio station.

Play Music and More

SYNC gives you voice-activated²⁷ control of your compatible phone’s music and podcasts so you can stream them through your vehicle’s speakers.

A view from the backseat of a Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck, looking toward the front. A woman in the passenger seat is using her hand to manipulate the SYNC touchscreen, which is displaying the Apple CarPlay user interface. The woman driving has her hands safely on the wheel.

Phone Connectivity

SYNC 4 Technology features Apple CarPlay or Android Auto wireless compatibility, which allows you to easily access many of your phone apps while driving.¹⁶¹

A man in the passenger seat of a 2020 Ford Edge reads an e-book on his tablet computer, which is connected to the vehicle with a USB cable. In the background, the vehicle's driver keeps her hands safely on the wheel.

Keep Connected with In-Vehicle Wi-Fi

With FordPass^® Connect,⁵ Ford owners and passengers can enjoy an available in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, powered by AT&T. Up to 10 devices can connect at once, and you can access the hotspot up to 50 feet outside the vehicle.⁹

A man driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck uses the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant to make a phone call. Information about the call is displayed on the vehicle's SYNC touchscreen.

Ask Alexa

Available SYNC® 4 Technology allows you to take Alexa along for the ride. Pump up your jam on the way to the gym, check your grocery list or get an update on the weather.²⁹^,³⁰^,³¹

Ford Connectivity Package

Everything you need to stay connected wherever you go. With unlimited data you can access Ford’s 4G/5G Wi-Fi® hotspot where you can connect up to 10 devices within 50 feet of your vehicle. Plus, enjoy real-time Connected Navigation, and apps like YouTube, Alexa, and Karaoke^*.

SYNC® 4 Technology

Available SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A offer new levels of connectivity, more conversational voice recognition, and fewer cords to make life on the go easy.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning featuring SYNC 4

Software Updates

Just like a smartphone, you can keep your Ford performing at its peak with routine updates with the help of software updates. Get updates seamlessly over the air and enjoy the latest Ford has to offer.⁵ ...less

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Cloud-Based Connectivity

By combining cloud-based connectivity and conversational language recognition, available SYNC 4 Technology delivers comprehensive search results and more functionality for drivers, including optional Connected Navigation Systems¹¹ to help you keep up with the latest traffic information. ...less
Available Cloud-Connected Navigation

By combining cloud-based connectivity and conversational voice command recognition, SYNC® 4 Technology with Connected Navigation Systems¹¹ can help keep you informed on the latest weather, traffic, construction zones, parking availability (in select cities), and even plug-in info (for electric vehicles). Your options on select vehicles include Connected Navigation and Connected Built-in Navigation¹¹. If you'd like to learn more or have questions on service renewal, just go to Connected Services.
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A New Level of Wireless Connectivity

Take your digital life on the road with cordless control of your vehicle’s functions. Access features through the center touchscreen or simply with the sound of your voice. And with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility,¹⁶¹ you can wirelessly connect and control your mobile screens from your center screen display. ...less
A Range of Screens for New Viewpoints

SYNC 4 Technology brings new levels of intelligence to your Ford. And you won’t miss a second of it with a variety of new screen options from the 8" to the expansive 15.5". ...less
Enjoy a Smarter Radio: SiriusXM with 360L

SiriusXM with 360L^* transforms your ride with the most extensive and personalized radio experience on the road. SiriusXM’s advanced in-car technology will guide you to the most SiriusXM channels, shows and exclusive content for a ride that's uniquely you, with personalization features to make discovering your perfect soundtrack easier than ever before.³⁴ ...less

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Natural Voice Control

Cloud-based connectivity and conversational voice command recognition can help facilitate more than just a quick route. It can also help keep you in touch with the people close to you, giving you the ability to send texts with your voice. The software responds to your natural speech, letting you interact with your connected technology while you remain confidently in control of your vehicle. ...less