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.
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SYNC® voice commands can control your AM/FM radio, SiriusXM®, USB media player, or Bluetooth® Audio device.27
Key points about Entertainment voice commands
*With Ford 2016 model year, SYNC-equipped Explorer, Escape, Mustang, F-150, Edge, Focus and 2015 model year, SYNC-equipped Mustang, F-150, Edge and Focus.
USB voice commands
Before giving commands, connect the device to the USB port and wait for the index to upload. If you don't hear sound within a few minutes, press Voice, then say "USB." Names must be given exactly as listed on the device.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Play music on your connected media player"USB [1/2]"
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Ex.: "USB"
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Ex.: "USB 2"
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Once you're in USB mode, you can:
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Hear Help menu"Help"
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Play all songs on your device"Play All"
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Play track"Play track [Name]"
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Ex.: "Play track Symphony Number 9"
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Play artist"Play artist [Name]"
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Play genre"Play genre [name]"
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Ex.: "Play genre jazz"
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Play album"Play album [Name]"
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Play playlist"Play playlist [Name]"
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Ex.: "Play playlist Road Music"
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Pause or resume play"[Pause/Play]"
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Play previous/next track"Play [previous/next] track"
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Play previous/next folder"Play [previous/next] folder"
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Turn on/off Repeat"Repeat [on/off]"
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Turn on/off Shuffle"Shuffle [on/off]"
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Play other tracks in the same genre/category"Similar music"
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Hear title and artist of track playing"What's this?"
Bluetooth Audio voice commands
Use these commands to play music over the Bluetooth connection.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Play music on your paired Bluetooth phone"Bluetooth Audio"
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Once you're in Bluetooth Audio mode, you can:
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Hear Help menu"Help"
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Play previous/next track
"Play [previous/next] track"
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Pause or resume play"[Pause/Play]"
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Turn on/off Shuffle"Shuffle [on/off]"**
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Turn on/off Repeat Track"Repeat Track [on/off]"**
**Only supported for certain Bluetooth devices with AVRCP 1.3 or higher
Line in voice commands
These commands will control devices connected to the auxiliary jacks.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Play portable device connected to the auxiliary jack"Line in"
Additional voice commands
See voice commands below for use with some 2015 model year vehicles (if equipped).*
*With Ford 2016 model year, SYNC-equipped Explorer, Escape, Mustang, F-150, Edge, Focus and 2015 model year, SYNC-equipped Mustang, F-150, Edge and Focus.
Radio voice commands
To initiate voice command control when you’re not listening to your vehicle’s radio, say the command "Radio" when prompted; simply say "Tune" while listening to your radio to select your desired stations. See voice commands below for some 2015 model year vehicles (if equipped).*
*With Ford 2016 model year, SYNC-equipped Explorer, Escape, Mustang, F-150, Edge, Focus and 2015 model year, SYNC-equipped Mustang, F-150, Edge and Focus.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Hear Help menu"Help"
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Tune to AM frequency"AM"
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Access AM 1 preset menu"AM 1"
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Access AM 2 preset menu"AM 2"
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Direct-tune to AM station"AM [530 - 1710]"
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Access AM 2 preset menu"AM Autoset"
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Tune to preset AM station"AM Preset [#]"
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Tune AM 1 preset"AM 1 Preset [#]"
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Tune AM 2 preset"AM 2 Preset [#]"
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Tune AM autoset preset"AM Autoset Preset [#]"
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Tune to FM frequency"FM"
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Direct-tune to FM station"FM [87.7 – 107.9]"
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Access FM 1 preset menu"FM 1"
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Access FM 2 preset menu"FM 2"
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Access FM 2 preset menu"FM Autoset"
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Tune to FM preset"FM Preset [#]"
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Tune to FM 1 preset menu selection"FM 1 Preset [#]"
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Tune to FM 2 preset menu selection"FM 2 Preset [#]"
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Tune FM autoset preset"FM Autoset Preset [#]"
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Tune to preset FM HD station
"FM [radio frequency number] HD [1-7]"
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Tune to HD channel"HD [1-7]"
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Tune to preset selection"Preset [#]"
CD voice commands
To initiate voice command control when you’re not listening to your vehicle’s CD player, say the command "CD" when prompted; simply say any of the commands below while listening to a CD (for some 2015 model year vehicles if equipped).*
*With Ford 2016 model year, SYNC-equipped Explorer, Escape, Mustang, F-150, Edge, Focus and 2015 model year, SYNC-equipped Mustang, F-150, Edge and Focus.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Hear Help menu"Help"
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Play music on your vehicle’s CD player (if equipped)"Play"
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Pause play"Pause"
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Turn on Shuffle Folder"Shuffle Folder"
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Turn on Shuffle CD"Shuffle CD"
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Turn off Shuffle"Shuffle Off"
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Turn on Repeat Track"Repeat Track"
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Turn on Repeat Folder"Repeat Folder"
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Turn off Repeat"Repeat Off"
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Play next track"Play Next Track"
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Play previous track"Play Previous Track"
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Play desired track"Play Track [#]"
SiriusXM® voice commands
To initiate voice command control when you’re not listening to SiriusXM® on your vehicle’s radio, say the command "Sirius" when prompted; simply say "Tune" while listening to SiriusXM® to select your desired channels. You may then say any of the commands below.*
*With Ford 2016 model year, SYNC-equipped Explorer, Escape, Mustang, F-150, Edge, Focus and 2015 model year, SYNC-equipped Mustang, F-150, Edge and Focus.
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ActionVoice Commands
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Hear Help menu"Help"
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Tune to desired channel"[Channel Number 0-223]"
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Access SiriusXM® menu
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Access SAT 1 preset menu"SAT 1"
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Access SAT 2 preset menu"SAT 2"
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Access SAT 3 preset menu"SAT 3"
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Tune to preset selection"Preset [#]"
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Tune to SAT 1 preset menu selection"SAT 1 Preset [#]"
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Tune to SAT 2 preset menu selection"SAT 2 Preset [#]"
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Tune to SAT 3 preset menu selection"SAT 3 Preset [#]"
