How do I set the clock with SYNC?

You can adjust your Ford vehicle's time through the clock settings of your SYNC®* system.

Changing the Time on Your Clock

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to adjust the time and settings of your vehicle's clock. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.

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

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

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

ResourceInstructions
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 GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A

To set the time:

  1. Tap either the Home or Settings icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Clock.
  3. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the time.

To adjust automatic time change settings:

  1. Tap either the Home or Settings icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Clock Settings.
  3. Toggle the Automatic time zone update slider to your preference. 

SYNC 4

To set the time:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Clock Settings.
  3. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the time.

To adjust automatic time change settings:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Clock Settings.
  3. Toggle the Automatic time zone update slider to your preference. 

SYNC 3

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Clock.
    • Press the plus (+) or minus (-) signs to adjust the time.
    • Press AM or PM.
    • Choose a clock format (12-hour or 24-hour mode).
    • Turn on Automatic Time Zone update (for navigation-equipped vehicles).
    • Set the clock to GPS time (for navigation-equipped vehicles).

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

  1. Tap the clock display on top of your SYNC screen.
  2. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) signs to adjust the time.
  3. Select AM or PM.
  4. Use the up and down arrows to set your preferences:
    • Set the clock display (date or time).
    • Reset the clock to GPS time (for vehicles equipped with navigation).
    • Display outside temperature.
    • Switch Automatic Time Zone updates on or off.
    • Select 12-hour or 24-hour format.

SYNC with MyFord

  1. Press the Clock button on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Use the center arrow controls to move between options and set time.

Depending on the system, some options may appear slightly different. If the above steps do not work:

  1. Tap Menu on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Scroll through your menu options using the up and down arrows.
  3. Enter the menu by using the right arrow and exit the menu by using the left arrow.
  4. Press OK to confirm
  5. Scroll to Clock settings in the menu.
    • Set Time: Select to set the time.
    • Set Date: Select to set the calendar date.
    • 24h Mode: Select to view the clock time in a 12-hour or 24-hour mode.

SYNC Gen 1 (Without Navigation)

Refer to the table below for instructions to set the time based on your SYNC system's button configuration.

SYNC System has CLK ButtonSYNC System has Clock Button
  1. Press and hold CLK button until the hours start to flash.
  2. Press up/down or left/right arrows to adjust hours and minutes.
  3. Press the CLK button to exit clock setting mode.
     
  1. Press Clock. The display will read “Set Time.”
  2. Enter the time in hours and minutes using memory preset number buttons.

SYNC Gen 1 (With Navigation)

Setting the Time

  1. Press the Menu button on your vehicle's SYNC unit.
  2. Select Clock tab on your vehicle's touchscreen.
  3. Press the plus sign (+) or minus sign (-) to increase or decrease the time, and select AM or PM. 

Optionally, you can:

  • Turn the Clock Display on/off by pressing the On or Off button next to Display Clock.
  • Select a 12-hour or 24-hour format by pressing the 12 Hour or 24 Hour button next to Format.
  • Select the Reset button next to Restore Defaults (synchronize with GPS) to reset to default settings.

Notes:

  • If Auto Time Zone is enabled, the system will automatically adjust when you enter a new time zone.
  • The system does not implement daylight savings time. You must manually adjust the time.

More SYNC Information

For more detailed information on SYNC features and functions, visit our Ford support page and browse by your preferred topic.

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*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.