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, running, and in an open, well-ventilated, and safe area.
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 under the SYNC Current Version heading. |
| SYNC Visual Reference Guide | View example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered. |
SYNC 4A | SYNC 4
- Select the Search bar at the top of the SYNC map screen.
- Enter your destination using the keyboard.
- Choose your destination from the list.
- Select Start to begin navigation.
SYNC 3
Using Voice Commands
- Select the Voice Command button on your steering wheel.
- Tell SYNC where you want to go.
- 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.
Using the Touchscreen
- Select the Destination icon at the bottom of your vehicle's touchscreen.
- Enter a specific address or select from the destination category list.
- Select and hold your finger on the map. A viewfinder will appear.
- Drag the map to position your preferred 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.
- Choose Start to select your preferred location.
- Select 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®
- Select Navigation on your SYNC screen.
- Select the Dest button on your SYNC console.
- 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
SYNC Next-Generation Navigation
- Select the Dest button on your SYNC console.
- Choose Standard on your SYNC screen.
- Select a destination entry method.
SYNC Navigation "P" Version
- Select the Dest button on your SYNC console.
- Choose a destination entry method.
Note: When the vehicle is in motion, some choices are grayed out.
*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.
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