
{"id":5077,"date":"2019-07-17T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T17:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=5077"},"modified":"2024-06-12T09:55:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T09:55:17","slug":"which-ford-sync-system-do-you-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/which-ford-sync-system-do-you-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Which SYNC Version Is Equipped on Your Ford Vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Which Ford SYNC System Do You Have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through years of tweaking and fine-tuning, four versions of the favorited SYNC infotainment system can be found on Ford vehicles of varying model years. Identifying which setup your vehicle has equipped is the first step to unlocking your infotainment system\u2019s full potential. Read on to find out once and for all which Ford SYNC system you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-winder-ga\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#1e1f7e;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Schedule Service<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#390cbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reach Out to Us!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>SYNC and SYNC with MyFord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford\u2019s first-generation SYNC system features a horizontal text-based two-line LCD display. The SYNC with MyFord system pairs with a basic 4.2-inch color cluster display. With either system, the screen presents basic information, such as caller ID, song titles, time and temperature. Both systems also offer basic voice-command capability for hands-free calling and media selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>[ Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/new-ford-feature-highlight-sync-applink\/\">What is Ford SYNC AppLink?<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/06\/20165111\/Apple_CarPlay_A294_o-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"Apple CarPlay\" class=\"wp-image-20356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/06\/20165111\/Apple_CarPlay_A294_o-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/06\/20165111\/Apple_CarPlay_A294_o-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/06\/20165111\/Apple_CarPlay_A294_o-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2019\/06\/20165111\/Apple_CarPlay_A294_o.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation operates through a color LCD screen. As the name suggests, a key feature of the system is its voice-enabled navigation system, which displays 3D maps and landmark icons. Other defining features include voice-activated radio tuning and HD Radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>SYNC with MyFord Touch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SYNC with MyFord Touch can be found paired with either a 6.5- or 8-inch color touchscreen. The system can be accessed using a set of five-way controls on the steering wheel. The media hub offers two USB ports, an SD card reader and input jacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>[ Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/ford-sync-connect-wifi-hotspot-setup-guide\/\">How to Set Up Ford SYNC\u00ae Connect Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>SYNC 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest generation of SYNC technology, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-apps-are-available-on-the-new-ford-sync-3\/\">SYNC 3<\/a> is also found with either a 6.5- or 8-inch color touchscreen, plus steering wheel controls. The system features an enhanced user experience with easy-to-read text and icons. An updated home screen offers at-a-glance access to phone, audio and navigation (if equipped).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SYNC 3 is the first system in the line to feature smartphone-like swipe and pinch controls with the available navigation system. The system also features a quicker response times, an improved voice recognition system and a more capacitive touchscreen compared to the preceding SYNC variations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which Ford SYNC System Do You Have? Through years of tweaking and fine-tuning, four versions of the favorited SYNC infotainment system can be found on Ford vehicles of varying model years. Identifying which setup your vehicle has equipped is the first step to unlocking your infotainment system\u2019s full potential. 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