Introducing the SYNC® 3 update with voice-activated technology and advanced features for navigation, calling and entertainment.
Drive to your own beat
Listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks from your iPod or phone with SYNC® 3 using Bluetooth® Stereo or USB. Use voice commands to choose a song or switch to the radio.
Smooth talk
Phone calls are so much easier with SYNC® 3. Answer calls, dial numbers or end calls with a voice command. Or simply say ‘hear it’ and have your text messages read out loud to you.*
*This feature is not compatible with all mobile phones.
Navigation
With a built-in maps feature, SYNC® 3 makes it a breeze to locate that impossible-to-find Greek restaurant or the closest gas station.
Lead The Way With SYNC® 3 Maps
Roads are constantly changing. Ensure your peace of mind by keeping your SYNC® 3 MAPS up-to-date. Updating your SYNC® 3 MAPS every year helps you reach your destination safely and efficiently.
Your map explained.
Hover over a symbol or number to see what it indicates.
Pair your mobile phone in a few simple steps
- Activate Bluetooth® on your device
- Go to phone menu
- Press “ADD PHONE”
- Select [vehicle name] on your phone
- Confirm the 6-digit PIN on your system screen or enter the 6-digit PIN on your device to complete pairing.
Or just search for your mobile phone using SYNC® 3
Save your home or work location with just a few taps
- Select navigation
- Select menu
- Select new route
- Select saved locations
- Enter your address
Save your current position in moments
- Go to the main map view
- Touch the screen at your current location
- Expand the pull down menu on the right
- Select save location
- Get connected via Bluetooth® and USB
- Make phone calls and send text messages
- Control the temperature
- Use Android Auto & Apple CarPlay*
- Choose from 5 languages
*Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are smartphone projection platforms (developed by Apple and Google respectively) which allow you to control select applications on each platform via a USB cable connected smartphone on the SYNC® 3 touch screen. Presently Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have not been officially licensed for release/use in Middle East. However, Apple CarPlay does offer a level of immediate functionality when connected to SYNC® 3 with Siri enabled. Android Auto is currently not available for Middle East.
Learn more about SYNC® 3
Your helpful guide to download the SYNC® 3 update
Before you start, you will need:
A USB drive with at least 4GB of free space.
Your Ford vehicle’s VIN number.
A valid e-mail address.
Check your SYNC® version:
Update is not required for those with SYNC® 3 version 3.0 or above. Make sure to check your version before you proceed. Check by going into Settings -> General -> About SYNC
- Click on the “Download SYNC® Software Update” link.
- Enter your VIN. If your car is eligible for an update, enter your e-mail address.
- If eligible for update, you will receive an email with a link to your update download.
- Download the file to your desktop. Unzip the downloaded file and upload to a USB drive.
- Insert USB drive into the car USB slot. The update should start automatically. It may take a while for the update to start and SYNC may restart a few times. Do not remove the USB until an update complete message is shown.
- You’re done! Report your update online.
Download the latest SYNC® Software Update
Download the latest SYNC® Software update using a USB storage drive.
Please ensure that you have your vehicle’s VIN number at hand, follow and complete all the necessary steps and register the installation to complete your update.