What is Ford SYNC®?

Ford Sync in DashAs you research new Ford vehicles for sale at Basil Ford, you've likely encountered Ford SYNC® infotainment as a feature installed in all models. So, what is Ford SYNC®? This intuitive system provides you with voice-activated controls, enhanced connectivity, and more as you travel around Cheektowaga. And with three versions of Ford SYNC® currently available, depending on the Ford vehicle you select, you're sure to find the right level of connectivity for you. Discover what Ford SYNC® can do to enhance your Buffalo-area drives!
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Ford SYNC® Features

The original Ford SYNC® system comes standard on a few new Ford models, and you will also likely find it on used vehicles, as well. Feature highlights of Ford SYNC® include:

  • Music Search and Control: Voice-activated commands make it easy to search for your favorite music or stream wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth®.
    • SYNC® AppLink®: Access apps from your smartphone, such as Spotify, Pandora®, and more.
    • Handsfree Calling: Similar to music searches, you can use your voice to place a phone call via your paired smartphone and hear the conversation via your vehicle's speakers, all without taking your hands from the wheel.
  • 911 Assist®: This feature helps in the event of an accident, as it calls for help from emergency personnel, even if you cannot do so yourself.

Ford SYNC® 3 Features

The Ford SYNC® 3 system is available as standard or an upgrade on new Ford models, and it offers:

  • Ford+Alexa: Access voice navigation, traffic information, more than 30,000 Amazon Alexa skills, and Amazon Prime shopping, all from the inside your vehicle. You can even control supported Smart Home devices via this technology, as well.
  • FordPass Connect™: Enjoy an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot powered by AT&T. Up to 10 devices can connect to the Internet at once, and the hotspot is accessible up to 50 feet outside of the vehicle. 
  • Available SiriusXM® and Travel Link®: Take advantage of easy destination entry, responsive search results, continuously updated directions, traffic updates, and more as you make your way around Lancaster.
  • Android Auto™ Compatibility: Make calls, send and read texts, listen to any voicemail, and even talk to Google to utilize Google Maps and more.

Ford SYNC® 4 Features

Newly available for 2021 Ford models is the Ford SYNC® 4 system, which boasts the likes of:

  • 8-inch to 15.5-inch touchscreen options
  • Cloud-based connectivity
  • Over-the-air update capabilities
  • Conversational voice recognition

Vehicles available with the Ford SYNC® 4 system include the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the 2021 Ford F-150, and the 2021 Ford Bronco.

Experience Ford SYNC® at Basil Ford

Get ready for more connected drives around Amherst and Depew with any of these Ford SYNC® infotainment systems. Browse the new vehicle specials at Basil Ford to find the right Ford for you, and get in touch to schedule a test drive and experience for yourself all that Ford SYNC® has to offer!