How do I delete a previous destination with SYNC?

Deleting your previous stops can be done in your SYNC®* Navigation or Destination menu using the steps below.

Removing a Previous Destination

Important: Your vehicle must be parked and running, and in an open location (e.g., free of overhead foliage, ceilings, etc.). 

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to delete a previously entered address from your SYNC system. 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.

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. Select Where to on your vehicle's SYNC screen. 
  2. Tap Recents. 
  3. Choose one of the following options:
    • Select the Delete icon to delete all previous destinations.
    • Select a single destination and then the Delete icon next to it to delete only that destination.

SYNC 4

  1. Select the Search icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Recents.
  3. Drag an address to the left. 
  4. Select the Delete icon.

Note: There is only an option to delete a single previous destination. There is no option to delete all previous destinations. 

SYNC 3

  1. Tap the Nav button on the Feature Bar on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Choose the Destination button.
  3. Press Previous Destinations.
  4. Select Delete All. 

Note: There is no option to delete a single previous destination. To delete one previous destination, you will need to delete all of them. 

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

  1. Tap the Navigation bar on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press the Dest in the top-right of the screen.
  3. Choose a destination entry method.

SYNC with Next-Gen Navigation

  1. Press the Dest hard button.
  2. Tap Standard on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  3. Choose a destination entry method.

SYNC with "P" Version Navigation

  1. Press the Dest hard button.
  2. Choose a destination entry method.

*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.