How do I enable or disable Connectivity Settings in SYNC 4A?
Use the process below to enable or disable Connectivity Settings in your vehicle.
Note: SYNC 4A Connectivity Settings must be enabled in order for the vehicle's modem to communicate via the mobile network. If they are disabled, the Ford app will display a banner, alerting you that you need to enable Connectivity Settings. Ford app features will also be unavailable or greyed out.
Enabling or Disabling Connectivity Settings
- Access your vehicle in a safe, open, and well-ventilated area.
- Turn your vehicle on and leave it in Park.
- Tap the Vehicle image in your vehicle's SYNC system.
- Tap on Connectivity.
- Select the Settings tab.
- Tap the slider icons to enable or disable the following:
- Vehicle Connectivity: This feature enables or disables all Connectivity Settings at once.
- Share Vehicle Data: This feature enables oil life and other vehicle data, as well as remote features.
Note: Disabling Share Vehicle Data will also disable Location, Analytics, and Speech Recognition Feedback.
- Share Vehicle Location: This feature enables Vehicle Location in the Ford app.
- Share Driving Data: This feature shares your driving routine with Ford to improve drive assist features. The data set includes:
- Seatbelt Status
- Braking Frequency
- Share Vehicle Analytics: This feature allows your vehicle to share modem activity and alarm information with the Ford app.
- Speech Recognition Feedback: This feature allows the vehicle to assist with improving speech recognition.
- Features: This section varies by vehicle capability. Items listed here may not be enabled by default.
Notes:
- When a Connectivity Setting is enabled, its slider will be blue.
- It can take one to five minutes for a vehicle to reconnect with the network after enabling Connectivity Settings.
- Vehicle and Ford app feature availability may vary and be subject to change.