How to identify your SYNC® version
Four versions of SYNC are available, including SYNC with MyFord Touch, depending on your vehicle’s model and year. Learn which version of SYNC you have.
Learn moreSYNC voice commands by category
SYNC® with MyFord Touch® voice commands offer hands-free control of a wide range of in-vehicle and external systems. Voice command categories mirror the four corners of the home screen, plus optional SD Card Navigation.27
Voice command categories
Category |
Commands |
Entertainment
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Commands for music and media systems:
general audio, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, USB/SD Card, Bluetooth® Audio devices, and CD player 34,48 See Exploring Entertainment by voice |
| Phone | Commands for calling and text messaging See Exploring Phone by voice |
Climate
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Information
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Commands for using SYNC Services and SiriusXM Travel Link to get information and directions129
See Exploring Information by voice |
Navigation
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Commands for using the optional SD Card Navigation system
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Global voice commands
Action |
Commands |
| Display the home screen | "Main menu" |
| Display the next screen of commands | "Next page" |
| Display the previous screen of commands | "Previous page" |
| Go back one step in the voice dialogue | "Back" |
| End any voice session in progress | "Cancel" |
| See valid commands for the current step in the voice dialogue | "What can I say?" |
| Hear valid commands for the current step in the voice dialogue | "Help" |
| Display all commands for the requested mode: Audio, Radio, Sirius, USB, SD Card, Bluetooth Audio, Phone, Climate, Services, Travel Link, Navigation, Browse , Voice Settings, or Voice Instructions | "<Mode> list of commands" |
| Have a Vehicle Health Report sent to your SYNC Owner account | "Vehicle report" |
| Change voice interaction level | "Interaction mode <novice/advanced>" |
| Turn on/off confirmation prompts | "Confirmation prompts <on/off>" |
| Turn on/off the listing of "candidates" when SYNC finds several selections matching your request | "<Phone/Media> candidate lists <on/off>" Ex.: "Media candidate lists off" |
| Change touchscreen display settings | "Display settings" |
| Hear a brief tutorial on using voice commands | "Voice instructions" |
