How do I change the SYNC system language?

You can change the language of your SYNC®* system using the instructions and translations contained in this article.

Updating the SYNC System Language

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change the language your SYNC system is using. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help you 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.

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap Settings or the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select General.
  3. Use the arrow to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
SettingsAjustesRéglages
GeneralGeneralGénéral

SYNC 4

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select General.
  3. Use the arrow to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
SettingsAjustesRéglages
GeneralGeneralGénéral

SYNC 3

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select General.
  3. Use the arrow to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
SettingsAjustesRéglages
GeneralGeneralGénéral

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

  1. Press Menu (gear icon) on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press System.
  4. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

 English Spanish French 
SettingsAjustesRéglages
SystemSistemaSystème

SYNC with MyFord

  1. Press Menu.
  2. Scroll down to Display Settings, and press OK.
  3. Scroll to languages, and press OK.
  4. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español), and press OK.

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
 Display Settings  Ajustes de pantalla  Réglages affichage 
LanguagesIdiomasLangues

SYNC with Next-Generation Navigation

  1. Press the Menu hard button.
  2. Press System Settings on the screen.
  3. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
System SettingsConfiguracion del SistemaParamètres Système

SYNC with Navigation "P"

  1. Press the Menu hard button.
  2. Select Feedback on the screen.
  3. Choose your language (English, Francais, or Espanol)

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
FeedbackReaccionRetour

SYNC Generation (Gen) 1.1

  1. Press Menu.
  2. Scroll down to Display Settings, and press OK.
  3. Scroll to Languages, and press OK.
  4. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español), and press OK.

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
 Display Settings  Ajustes de pantalla  Réglages affichage 
LanguagesIdiomasLangues

SYNC Gen 1

  1. Press Aux repeatedly until SYNC appears.
  2. Press MenuMedia Menu will momentarily appear on the radio display.
  3. Scroll repeatedly until System Settings appears on the radio display.
  4. Press OK to confirm and enter the System Settings menu.
  5. Scroll until Advanced appears on the radio display.
  6. Press OK to confirm and enter the Advanced menu.
  7. Scroll repeatedly until Language appears in the radio display.
  8. Press OK to enter the Language menu.
  9. Scroll to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

EnglishSpanishFrench
System Settings  Configuracion del Sistema Paramètres Système 
AdvancedOpciones AvanzadasAvance
LanguagesIdiomasLangues
ReturnVolverRetour

*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.