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How do I fix my sync not working?

Try switching off your cell phone, resetting it or removing the battery, then trying again. Try deleting your device from SYNC and deleting SYNC from your device, then trying again. Always check the security and auto accept prompt settings relative to the SYNC Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
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How do I fix my Ford Sync issues?

Power off your phone and remove the battery, if possible. Turn the phone back on. Verify that your phone automatically connects to SYNC after performing a key cycle.
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Tip 1: Reset Bluetooth.
  1. Touch Phone.
  2. Press Settings.
  3. Tap Bluetooth Devices.
  4. Select your phone.
  5. Touch Connect.
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Why is my phone not connecting to Ford Sync?

On your phone, turn Bluetooth Off, then On. Find your phone's Bluetooth menu > tap Off > tap On. On SYNC, turn Bluetooth Off, then On. Press the Phone button > scroll to System Settings > Press OK > scroll to Bluetooth Devices > Press OK > select Off > select On.
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How do you reboot SYNC?

Press and hold both the Power button (center of the Volume knob) and the Seek Right button for 10 seconds. Press and hold both the Volume Down and Seek Right buttons on the steering wheel controls for 10 seconds.
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How do I master reset Microsoft sync?

Tap Settings on their vehicle's SYNC screen. Press Reset. Press Factory Reset. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the reset.
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Performing a Master Reset
  1. Start your vehicle. ...
  2. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  3. Choose General.
  4. Scroll down and press Master Reset. ...
  5. Press Continue.
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How To: Fix Ford Sync Bluetooth Issue

Where is reset sync?

Select Settings . In the "Accounts" section, select Sync and Google services. Select Review your synced data. At the bottom, select Reset sync.
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How do I get my Ford Sync to work?

Switch Bluetooth ON. Press ADD A BLUETOOTH DEVICE. Select your vehicle on your phone. A PIN will appear on your phone and your SYNC screen.
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Pairing an Additional Phone
  1. Press the paired phone.
  2. Touch View Devices.
  3. Tap Add a Bluetooth Device and follow the prompts.
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Why is my SYNC failing?

One of the first things that trigger the "Sync is currently experiencing problem" notification on Android is a poor internet connection. Your phone needs an active internet connection to sync information across your accounts. So, synchronization won't work if your internet is down.
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Will disconnecting battery reset Ford Sync?

To perform a Hard Reset: With the ignition OFF, disconnect the power to the SYNC module buy either disconnecting the vehicle battery or the large 54 pin connector at the back of the module. Reconnect the power after 30 seconds. Turn the ignition on and wait for the system to boot.
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How do I update my Ford Sync?

You can see if there is a SYNC update available for your vehicle by going to the Ford Owner Support site.
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How do I check for SYNC®* updates?
  1. Visit the SYNC and Navigation Updates page.
  2. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update.
  3. Select the SYNC UPDATE AVAILABLE drop-down.
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Why did my Ford Sync stop working?

Check your cell phone's compatibility. Possible cell phone malfunction. Try switching off your cell phone, resetting it or removing the battery, then trying again. Try deleting your device from SYNC and deleting SYNC from your device, then trying again.
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How do I reset my Ford Sync frozen?

To perform a System Reset, press and hold the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. After approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
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What are syncing issues?

The synchronization issues folders contain logs and items that Microsoft Outlook has been unable to synchronize with your email or SharePoint servers. Having messages in these folders is a normal function of Outlook as they are error checking mechanisms that the program uses to sync your email to email services.
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What are the commands for SYNC Ford?

- "Call [ First Name] [Last Name]" e.g."Call Fred Bloggs" - "Dial number" - "Redial" - "Telephone" - "Play Radio" - "Station name" - "Play Bluetooth" - "Play USB" - "Play iPod" - "Play CD" - "Line in" I "Auxiliary" - "Climate" - "Temperature", e.g.
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How do I enable my SYNC?

To turn on sync in Chrome on an iPhone or Android device, open the Chrome app, tap on the three-dot icon, and select Settings. Then tap Sync and Google Services > Sign in to Chrome and log in with your Google account.
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Are Ford SYNC updates free?

Is there a fee to download SYNC®* updates? SYNC updates are free to download via Wi-Fi (SYNC 3 and SYNC 4 & SYNC 4A only) or by using a USB drive. Visit the SYNC and Navigation Update page to see if you have SYNC or Navigation updates available for your vehicle. You may also visit your local Ford Dealer for assistance.
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Should sync be on or off?

If you turn off sync, you can still see your bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings on your computer. If you make any changes, they won't be saved to your Google Account and synced to your other devices. When you turn off sync, you'll also be signed out of other Google services, like Gmail.
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What happens when you reset sync data?

Resetting sync data erases all contacts and all calendar data from your Apple Watch® before re-syncing from your iPhone®.
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What version of Sync do I have?

Tap the Home Icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen. Press Settings. Touch General. Tap About SYNC to see your current software version.
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