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How do I change the Wi-Fi hotspot password in my Ford?

You can modify your vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot* password using SYNC®**.

Changing Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Password

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change your Wi-Fi hotspot password.

Note: If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your SYNC Generation

Two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation are the:

  • SYNC and Navigation Updates page. Either:
    • Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update.

    • Log in with your Ford credentials, choose a vehicle from your garage, and select Check for updates.

      Note: Your SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.

  • SYNC Visual Reference Guide, which provides example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A | SYNC 4

To modify your Wi-Fi hotspot password with SYNC 4A and SYNC 4:

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen. If you see a Home icon instead of Settings, select the Home icon. 
  2. Select either Wi-Fi & Hotspot or FordPass Connect.
  3. Press Settings.
  4. Choose Edit.
  5. Select Change Password.
  6. Enter your new password.
  7. Tap Done.

SYNC 3

To modify your Wi-Fi hotspot password with SYNC 3:

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select either Wi-Fi & Hotspot or FordPass Connect.
  3. Press Settings.
  4. Choose Edit.
  5. Tap Change SSID Name.
  6. Enter your SSID Name. This is the name of your vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. 
  7. Press Done. 
  8. Select Change Password.
  9. Create a password.
  10. Choose Done. 

Additional Information

How do I enable Wi-Fi in my vehicle?
How do I connect to my vehicle's hotspot?
What do I do if I am having issues with the Wi-Fi hotspot?

*Wi-Fi hotspot includes wireless data trial that begins upon Bell activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features. To activate, go to www.bell.ca/connectedcar.

**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.