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How do I set favourite locations with SYNC®*?

To set your home and other favourite locations with SYNC, identify your SYNC generation and follow the steps below.

Saving Favourite Locations

Important: Ensure your vehicle is on and running in a well-ventilated area, and is in Park (P). You will be unable to set a location while your vehicle is in motion.

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to save a location to your favourites. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your Ford's SYNC Generation

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

Resources Instructions
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.

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.
The SYNC Visual Reference Guide Select the link to view example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A

To save a favourite location with SYNC 4A:

  1. Select Settings or the Home icon (varies by software version) on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press the Navigation icon(3e30e8f4-8fde-4e89-bebf-8a8621612578.png).
  3. Tap on the Search icon (920b83c4-5c5d-4c4a-bd2b-9409c0b5c5ea.png).
  4. Input a partial destination.
  5. Select Address.
  6. Press the Star icon.
  7. Enter the name of the destination.
  8. Tap Enter.
  9. Select Save.

The system will save the location to your list of favourites.

SYNC 4

To save a favourite location with SYNC 4:

  1. Select Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press the map image.
  3. Tap the Search icon (203a9b78-f67c-4290-87a5-0b13e6c86df2.png).
  4. Input a partial destination.
  5. Tap the Search icon (203a9b78-f67c-4290-87a5-0b13e6c86df2.png).
  6. Select Address.
  7. Press the Star icon.
  8. Enter the name of the destination.
  9. Tap Enter.
  10. Select Save.

The system will save the location to your list of favourites.

SYNC 3

To save a favourite location with SYNC 3:

  1. Select NAV on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Controls.
  3. Press Destination.
  4. Choose Favourites.
  5. Select Add a Favourite.
  6. Enter an address.
  7. Tap Save.

The system will save the location to your list of favourites.

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

To save a favourite location with SYNC with MyFord Touch:

  1. Press the map image on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Dest. 
  3. Choose one of the following options to find your destination:
    • Street Address
    • Previous Destinations
    • Point of Interest
  4. Press Save to Favourites when the address has been selected.

The system will save the location to your list of favourites.

*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.