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Once SYNC appears, touch the GEAR (right side of screen)>.Find the BLUETOOTH menu option and touch to open it>.On your phone, go to SETTINGS in the menu>.While SYNC system is resetting, you can remove the old SYNC from your phone and give phone a cold boot (reset) by following these steps: How to Remove the Old Sync from Your Phone Scroll down to page 2 locate MASTER RESET.Touch the GEARS found on the lower right center of the home screen.By removing the nav chip or SD card, you're able to save this valuable information.

A master reset will erase all settings on your SYNC System such as navigated routes and the phone book for the sync system.

Remove the navigation chip or SD card, if applicable.

This leaves you with a blank canvas, and ready to pair with your up-to-date phone! A Master Reset to SYNC cleans out stored phone(s) and resets the system to factory defaults. Has your phone had an update recently? If so, it is a necessary evil and you MUST remember to perform the MASTER RESET. Recently UPDATE Your Phone? A Ford Sync Master Reset is Necessary Although not a necessary evil, Ford recommends it as a "Best Practice." After all, why would you want your new phone paired to a "dirty" SYNC system? Once you "re-pair" your phone back to the system, almost all information is restored excluding previously navigated or stored destinations.ĭid You Get a NEW Phone? A Master Reset is Best Practice but Not Necessaryįolks getting a new phone will want to perform a MASTER RESET on the vehicle's SYNC System before pairing your new phone. A Master Reset will remove phone book info, call history, text messages, paired devices, saved addresses and navigation history on your SYNC System ONLY.

What Does a Ford Sync Master Reset AccomplishĪ Master Reset completely erases all information stored on your SYNC System, but NEVER, NEVER, NEVER from your paired phone. Though it may seem overwhelming, keep breathing.the answers lie below! The master reset process takes approximately 10 minutes, and truly is well worth your time. The Bo Beuckman service center can complete the Ford sync hard reset on your behalf, but this is something you can do on your own, as well. When you "pair" your phone to your Ford vehicle, another layer of technological "do's and don'ts" gets thrown into the mix. However, from time-to-time, we all experience issues with our SYNC System! It's just how technology works, right? Luckily, performing a Master Reset can help alleviate operational issues you might be experiencing with SYNC. An added bonus: if you get into an accident that triggers airbags, the vehicle automatically notifies 911. The enhanced capabilities let drivers receive hands-free calls and audible text messages, as well as easy voice access to maps, music, and more.

Ford and Microsoft joined forces to provide a first-class experience for drivers via Ford Sync.