How do I check for SYNC updates?

You can view available SYNC®* 4A, SYNC 4, or Digital Experience®** updates on your vehicle. For most other versions of SYNC, you will need to go to the Ford SYNC and Navigation Updates website.

Finding SYNC Software Updates

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to verify if there are any updates available for your SYNC system. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help identify your vehicle's SYNC generation. 

ResourceInstructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the SYNC Current Version heading.

SYNC Visual Reference GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

Digital Experience

  1. Select Settings on your vehicle's Digital Experience screen.
  2. Tap System. 
  3. Choose Software Updates. 
  4. Press Update Details to display any pending updates and previous update details. 

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap Settings or the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Software Updates.
  3. Press Update Details to display any pending updates and previous update details. 

SYNC 4

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Software Updates.
  3. Press Update Details to display any pending updates and previous update details. 

SYNC 3 | SYNC with MyFord Touch®| SYNC Generation (Gen) 1.1 | SYNC Gen 1

  1. Visit the SYNC and Navigation Updates page.
  2. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update.
  3. Select the SYNC Update Available dropdown. 
    • If your SYNC software is current, you will see a green checkmark and a message stating that an update is not available for your vehicle.
    • If your SYNC software is not current, you will see a triangle with an exclamation point. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your software update.  

Additional Information

How do I troubleshoot USB-installed SYNC software updates?
What software version is my SYNC system?
Can I drive my vehicle while SYNC is updating?

*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.

**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.