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How do I adjust the temperature in my Ford?

You can adjust your cabin temperature using the SYNC®* system or physical knobs, depending on what your vehicle is equipped with.

Changing Your Vehicle's Cabin Temperature

Select from the following drop-down options to learn how to modify the heat and air conditioning temperature settings in your vehicle. 

Identifying Your SYNC Generation

Two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation are the:

  • SYNC and Navigation Updates page. Either:
    • Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update.

    • Log in with your Ford credentials, choose a vehicle from your garage, and select Check for updates.

      Note: Your SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.

  • SYNC Visual Reference Guide, which provides example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A

To change your cabin temperature with SYNC 4A:

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen. If you see a Home icon instead of Settings, select the Home icon.
  2. Press the + or - on the screen or use the volume control knob, depending on your software version, to adjust the temperature.

SYNC 4

To change the cabin temperature in your SYNC 4-equipped vehicle, twist the physical knob as shown in the image below.

Climate control unit on SYNC 4-equipped vehicle with temperature control knob highlighted

SYNC 3

This video explains how to use SYNC 3 to adjust your vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort**. 

Vehicles equipped with SYNC MyFord Touch®

This video explains how to use SYNC with MyFord Touch to adjust your vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort**. 

Escape/Focus/C-Max Equipped with Automatic Climate Controls

This video explains how to adjust your Escape, Focus, or C-Max vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort if equipped with automatic climate controls.

*Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. 

**Actual screens may vary. See your Owner’s Manual for information specific to your vehicle.