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How do I set Valet Mode with SYNC®*?

In Valet Mode, your SYNC system can be password-protected to ensure that your personal information cannot be accessed by anyone using your vehicle. To learn how to set Valet Mode with SYNC, select the appropriate drop-down option below.

Setting Valet Mode

Note: You can confirm your SYNC generation through the SYNC and Navigation Updates page by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or logging in with your Ford credentials and selecting Check for Update. Your SYNC Generation will appear under "SYNC Current Version". 

SYNC 4

  1.  Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
    Settings button
  2. Tap Valet Mode.
    Valet Mode button
  3. Select Yes when prompted by the pop-up.
    Yes button
  4. Create a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
    numerical keypad
  5. Press Done.

The system is now locked until the correct PIN is entered.

SYNC 4A

  1. Click on the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap CONTROLS.
  3. Press Valet Mode.
  4. Create a four-digit PIN.
  5. Click Done.
    SYNC 4A Screenshot of Controls Menu and Valet Mode field

The system is now locked until the correct PIN is entered.

SYNC 3

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Valet Mode. A message will ask you to enter a PIN.
  3. Select Yes to continue.
  4. Enter a four-digit PIN of your choice.
  5. Press Done.
  6. Re-enter the PIN to complete the process.

The system is now locked until the correct PIN is entered.

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

  1. Press Menu (gear icon) on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Vehicle.
  3. Press Enable Valet Mode. A message will ask you to enter a PIN.
  4. Select Yes to continue.
  5. Enter a four-digit PIN of your choice.
  6. Press Enter.
  7. Re-enter the PIN to complete the process. 

The system is now locked until the correct PIN is entered.

SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation

  1. Press the MENU hard button.
  2. Select the Valet Mode tab on the touchscreen.
  3. Press Enable Valet Mode.
  4. Enter a four-digit PIN of your choice.
  5. Press Enter. The system will ask you to re-enter the PIN.
  6. Re-enter your PIN.
  7. Select Enable to activate Valet Mode.

The system is now locked until the correct PIN is entered.

Actual screens may vary. See your Owner’s Manual for information specific to your vehicle.

*Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.