How do I unpair my phone from SYNC?
You can unpair your device from your SYNC®* or Digital Experience®** system using the instructions contained in this article.
Deleting a Paired Phone
Important: Your vehicle must be parked, running, and in an open, well-ventilated, and safe area.
Select your Digital Experience or your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to unpair your phone. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.
- Actual screens may vary. See your Owner’s Manual for information specific to your vehicle.
Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation
Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.
Resource | Instructions |
SYNC and Navigation Updates page | Either:
Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under SYNC Current Version. |
SYNC Visual Reference Guide | View example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered. |
Digital Experience
- Select the Vehicle icon on your vehicle's Digital Experience screen.
- Tap Settings.
- Choose Bluetooth®.
- Tap the Menu icon
on the top right of the device you would like to delete.
- Press Forget. If prompted, confirm that you would like to delete the device.
SYNC 4A
- Tap Settings or the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Press Settings.
- Choose Phone List.
- Select the phone you would like to delete.
- Tap <Insert Phone Name> Settings.
- Press Remove <Insert Phone Name>.
SYNC 4
- Press the Phone tab on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Select Phone List.
- Choose a phone from the list.
- Tap the Delete symbol (trash can). A pop-up will appear.
- Confirm Yes to remove the phone.
SYNC 3
- Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Tap Bluetooth®.
- Choose View Devices.
- Select the phone you want to delete.
- Press Delete.
- Tap Yes to confirm your selection.
SYNC with MyFord Touch®
- Press the Gear icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Select Settings.
- Tap Phone.
- Press Bluetooth®.
- Select the phone you want to delete.
- Tap Delete.
SYNC Generation (Gen) 1.1
- Select Phone on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Go to Bluetooth® Devices.
- Select the phone you want to delete.
- Press Delete.
SYNC Gen 1
- Press the Phone button on your SYNC system.
- Select Return.
- Press Bluetooth®.
- Select the phone you want to delete.
- Press Delete.
Helpful SYNC Support Categories
Addition Information
What should I do if my phone is not pairing?
*Do not drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
**Some Ford Digital Experience features require a Connected Services plan. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
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