How do I set a destination with SYNC Navigation?
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How do I add a destination with SYNC Navigation?

You can search for or input a destination using the SYNC®* touchscreen or voice commands.

Setting a Destination with SYNC Navigation

Important: Your vehicle must be parked and running, and in an open location (e.g., free of overhead foliage, ceilings, etc.). 

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to add a destination with SYNC. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation 

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

Resource Instructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the SYNC Current Version heading.
SYNC Visual Reference Guide View example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A | SYNC 4

To set a Navigation destination with SYNC 4A and SYNC 4:

  1. Press the Search bar at the top of the Map SYNC screen.
  2. Enter your destination using the keyboard.
  3. Select your destination from the list.
  4. Tap Start to begin navigation.

SYNC 3

To set a Navigation destination using voice commands with SYNC 3:

  1. Press the Voice Command button on your steering wheel.
  2. Tell SYNC where you want to go.
  3. Follow the directions SYNC gives you by viewing the touchscreen map or a detailed turn-by-turn set of directions. Learn more by reviewing the How do I use SYNC voice commands? article.

To set a Navigation destination using your vehicle's SYNC 3 touchscreen:

  1. Press the Destination icon at the bottom of your vehicle's touchscreen.
  2. Enter a specific address or select from the destination category list. 
  3. Tap and hold your finger on the map. A viewfinder will appear.

  4. Move the touchscreen to position your desired location under the viewfinder. 

    Note: The touchscreen allows you to interact with the map by using convenient swiping, zooming, and pinching gestures, similar to those used with your smartphone.

  5. Press the Start button to select the desired location.
  6. Press Set as New Destination.

Notes: 

  • When you are on an active route, the SYNC Navigation map shows your estimated time of arrival, remaining travel time, and distance to your destination.
  • SYNC 3 provides an automatic re-route if traffic conditions change to cause a major delay on the originally selected route.
  • Minor traffic changes will not provide a re-route. This feature requires an active SiriusXM®** Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link subscription.

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

To set a Navigation destination with voice commands using SYNC with MyFord Touch:

  1. Press the green Navigation bar on your SYNC screen.
  2. Press the Dest physical button.
  3. Choose a destination entry method.

Notes:

  • Destinations can also be set using voice commands.
  • When the vehicle is in motion, some choices are grayed out.

SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation

To set a destination using SYNC Next-Generation Navigation:

  1. Press the Dest physical button.
  2.  Press Standard on the screen.
  3. Choose a destination entry method.

To set a destination with SYNC Navigation "P" Version:

  1. Press the Dest physical button.
  2. Choose a destination entry method.

Note: When the vehicle is in motion, some choices are grayed out.

*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.

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