Waze™, a community-driven navigation app that provides real-time traffic and road information, can be used in your vehicle with SYNC®* for turn-by-turn directions.
Launching Waze With SYNC
Important:
- Your vehicle must be parked and running, and in an open, well-ventilated, and safe area.
- Waze can only be used with Apple CarPlay®** or Android Auto™** on the vehicle's screen using SYNC 4A, SYNC 4, or SYNC 3.
- While using SYNC 3, the phone must be tethered to a cord that supports data sharing with the SYNC system to activate Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Refer to your device's manual for more information.
Select Apple CarPlay or Android Auto from the drop-down options below for instructions on setting up Waze. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.
Identifying Your 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 SYNC Current Version. |
| SYNC Visual Reference Guide | View example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered. |
Android Auto
- Download Waze through the Google Play Store onto your Android device.
Note: If you need assistance, contact Google or your device's manufacturer.
- Pair your phone to SYNC via Bluetooth.
- Enable Android Auto in your vehicle. Android Auto should automatically launch on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Select the Navigation App from the bottom of your vehicle's SYNC screen.
Note: If this is the first time you are using Waze in Android Auto, tap the Navigation App again.
- Select Waze.
Apple CarPlay
- Download Waze through the App Store onto your Apple device.
Note: If you need assistance, contact Apple.
- Pair your phone to SYNC via Bluetooth.
- Connect Apple CarPlay to SYNC in your vehicle.
- Scroll and select Waze from the app list on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
If you need further assistance using Waze, refer to the Waze Support website.
*Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
**Compatible Android or iPhone with compatible active data plan and software required. Wireless use of Android Auto requires a compatible Android 11.0+ phone and compatible active data plan. Check g.co/androidauto/requirements for compatibility. SYNC® 4 does not control
third-party products while in use. Third parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.
Waze, Google, Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.