How do I adjust the temperature in my Ford?
You can adjust your cabin temperature using the SYNC®* system or physical knobs, depending on what your vehicle is equipped with.
Changing Your Vehicle's Cabin Temperature
Select from the following drop-down options to learn how to modify the heat and air conditioning temperature settings in your vehicle.
Identifying Your 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 the “SYNC Current Version” heading. |
| SYNC Visual Reference Guide | View example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered. |
SYNC 4A
- Tap Settings or Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
- Press the + or - on the screen or use the volume control knob, depending on your software version, to adjust the temperature.
SYNC 4
To change the cabin temperature in your SYNC 4-equipped vehicle, twist the physical knob as shown in the image below.
SYNC 3
This video explains how to use SYNC 3 to adjust your vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort**.
Vehicles equipped with SYNCMyFordTouch®
This video explains how to use SYNC with MyFord Touch to adjust your vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort**.
Escape/Focus/C-Max Equipped with Automatic Climate Controls
This video explains how to adjust your Escape, Focus, or C-Max vehicle's heat and air conditioning for optimal driving comfort if equipped with automatic climate controls.
*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.
**Actual screens may vary. See your Owner’s Manual for information specific to your vehicle.