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What are SYNC®* 4 and SYNC 4A?

SYNC 4 brings new levels of connectivity, voice recognition, and fewer cords to make life on the go easy. 

Key Features

  • Larger screen options — from 8 inches to 15.5 inches
  • Cord-free access to phone connection, including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™** compatibility, and SYNC® AppLink®***
  • Available Connected Navigation**** options, providing real-time traffic, weather, construction, and more
  • Available Enhanced Voice Recognition, which allows access to cloud-based conversational voice commands
  • Available SiriusXM®***** with 360L — the widest variety of ad-free music, sports, talk, news, and more
  • Ford Power-Up software updates using software downloaded from the cloud
  • Easy-to-search cloud-based digital Owner’s Manual

Additional Information

What are Ford Power-Up software updates?
What are SYNC 4 Navigation options?
Can I upgrade to SYNC 4 or 4A?

*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. 

**Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc.

***Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software.

****Navigation services require SYNC 4 or SYNC 4A and FordPass® Connect (optional on select vehicles), complimentary connect service, and the FordPass® app (see FordPass Terms for details). Customers receive a complimentary 90-day or 3-year trial of navigation services when an eligible vehicle is added to a member’s FordPass account. Trial period begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. At the end of the complimentary period, navigation service will terminate.

*****Sirius, XM, and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.