USB FORD F-150 2020 Owner's Manual

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate
and subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link information. It helps you
locate the best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic alerts, view the
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see current sports scores.
The system calculates a reasonable
efficient route based on available speed
limits, traffic, and road conditions. You may
know a local short cut that is more efficient
at a given time than the route provided by
SYNC 3, but you should expect a slight
difference in minutes or miles with the
SYNC 3 route.
Michelin Travel Guide (If Equipped)
The Michelin travel guide is a service which
provides additional information about
certain places of interest, for example
restaurants, hotels and tourist sites. Points
of interest that have Michelin travel guide
information display a button to show you
more information. Push the button to see
the additional information. If you have
paired your phone with the system, you
can press the phone button to directly
establish a call with the selected point of
interest.
Navigation Map Accuracy and
Updates
HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to
HERE by going to www.here.com. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail. The navigation system map data may
contain inaccurate or incomplete
information due to the passage of time,
changing circumstances, sources used and
the nature of collecting comprehensive
geographic data, any of which may lead to
incorrect results. Inaccurate speed limit
information, turn restrictions and other
road attributes may affect the determined
route and associated guidance
Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership. Depending on your purchase
agreement, you might be eligible for free
Map update. You can choose to download
the Map data update onto a USB, order a
USB, or use Wi-Fi to deliver automatic
updates. To update your Map data over
Wi-Fi, your vehicle must be connected to
a Wi-Fi access point. Map Data files are
large, so it is highly recommended to
perform the update when free Wi-Fi is
available otherwise high data rates may
apply. For USB updates, free map update
eligibility, and other details, contact
dealers at 1-866-462-8837 in the United
States and Canada or 01-800-557-5539
in Mexico or visit our local website for more
information.
APPS
The system allows you interact with select
mobile apps while keeping your eyes on
the road. Voice commands, your steering
wheel buttons, or a quick tap on your
touchscreen give you advanced control of
compatible mobile apps. You can also
stream your favorite music or podcasts,
share your time of arrival with friends, and
keep connected safely.
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When you start an app through the system
for the first time, you could be asked to
grant certain permissions. You can review
and change the permissions that you have
granted at any time when your vehicle is
not moving. We recommend that you
check your data plan before using your
apps through the system. Using them
could result in additional charges. We also
recommend that you check the app
provider's terms and conditions and
privacy policy before using their app. Make
sure that you have an active account for
apps that you want to use through the
system. Some apps will work with no
setup. Others require you to configure
some personal settings before you can use
them.
Note:
For more information about available
apps, visit catalog.ford.com.
Using Apps on an iOS Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone
(page 525).
2. Connect your device to a USB port or pair and connect using Bluetooth.
3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select Disable
.
4. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
5. Select the app that you want to use on
the touchscreen.
Note: Connect your device to a USB port if
you want to use a navigation app. When
using a navigation app, keep your device
unlocked and the app open. Using Apps on an Android Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Android Auto off. See
Phone
(page 525).
2. Pair your device. See Phone (page 525).
3. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
4. Select
Find Mobile Apps.
Note: The system searches and connects
to compatible apps that are running on your
device.
5. Select the app that you want to use on
the touchscreen.
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the
USB port to establish a connection with
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are
enabled.
Using Mobile Navigation on an
Android Device
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Switch Android Auto off. See
Phone
(page 525).
3. Switch on
Enable Mobile Apps via
USB in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
4. Select the apps option on the feature bar.
5. Select the navigation app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Note: When using a navigation app, keep
your device unlocked and the app open.
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SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Voice Recognition
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system does not under-
stand what I am saying. –
You are using the wrong voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 507).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our
website.
– You are speaking too soon.
•Wait for the voice prompt before you speak.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a track or
artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice
commands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to
play specific tracks.
– You are using the wrong voice commands.
•See
Using Voice Recognition (page 507).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our
website.
– You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on
your device.
•Say the name of the track or artist exactly as it
appears on your device. Spell out any abbreviations
in the name.
The song or artist name may have some special char-
acters that are not being recognized by the system.
– The name contains special characters, for example *,
- or +.
•Rename the files on your device or use the touch-
screen to select and play the track.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on
your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly
as it appears on your device. Spell out any abbrevi-
ations in the name.
– The name contains special characters, for example *,
- or +.
•Rename the contact on your device or use the
touchscreen to select and call the contact.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a contact
in the phonebook on my
device and calls the wrong
contact.
–You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on
your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly
as it appears on your device. The system applies
phonetic pronunciation rules of the selected
language to the names of contacts in the phone-
book on your device. Select the name of the
contact on the touchscreen and use the Hear it
option to get an idea of how the system expects
you to pronounce it.
The system does not under-
stand foreign names of
contacts in the phonebook
on my device.
–Device limitation.
•The system uses text-to-speech technology and
uses a synthetically generated voice rather than
pre-recorded human voice.
The system voice prompts
and the pronunciation of
some words does not seem
to be very accurate.
USB and Bluetooth Audio Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I cannot connect my device. –Device malfunction.
•Disconnect your device. Switch your device off,
reset it and try again.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the
vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer
of your device.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Incorrect device settings.
•Make sure that your device does not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
• Check that your device is not set only to charge.
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
The system does not recog-
nize my device. –
Device limitation.
•Do not leave your device in your vehicle during very
hot or very cold weather conditions.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the
vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer
of your device.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a track or
artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice
commands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to
play specific tracks.
I cannot stream audio from
my Bluetooth device. –
Incompatible device.
•Check the compatibility of your device on our
website.
– Device not connected.
•Pair your device. See Phone (page 525).
– Media player not running.
•Start the media player on your device.
The system does not recog-
nize the music on my device. –
Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for example
artist, song title, album or genre.
•Repair the files on your device.
– Corrupt files.
•Repair the files on your device.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Copyright protected files.
•Use a device that contains files that are not copy-
right protected.
– Unsupported file format.
•Repair or convert the files to a supported format.
See Entertainment (page 513).
– Device indexing required.
•Re-index your device. See
Settings (page 535).
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
Sometimes I cannot hear a
track playing on my device. –
Device malfunction.
•Disconnect your device. Switch your device off,
reset it and try again.
When I disconnect my iOS
device the audio volume is
set to maximum. –
Device limitation.
•Turn the volume down on your device
If the system does not play the tracks on your USB device
in the correct order, the following information could help:
The system does not play
the tracks on my USB drive
in the correct order.
–If you are selecting USB as the audio source when the
system is still indexing, SYNC plays tracks sorted
alphabetically by file name in the root directory.
– If you are selecting USB as the audio source after the
system has finished indexing, SYNC plays all tracks
sorted alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag
regardless of where they are located. SYNC uses the
file name if the title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.
– If you are selecting the option to play all tracks from
the browsing menu, SYNC plays all tracks sorted
alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag regardless of
where they are located. SYNC uses the file name if the
title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.
– If you are selecting a track when using the explore
device option, SYNC plays tracks sorted alphabetically
by file name in the folder you have selected. SYNC
then plays all tracks in any subfolders in the folder you
have selected.
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Phone
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
During a call, I can hear
excessive background noise. –
Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Check and adjust the audio settings on your cell
phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
– Cell phone malfunction.
•Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.
– Cell phone microphone muted.
•Unmute your cell phone microphone.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
–
System restart required.
•Restart the system. Switch the ignition off and
open the door. Close the door and lock the vehicle.
Wait until the touchscreen is off and any illumin-
ated USB ports are not illuminated. Unlock the
vehicle, switch the ignition on and try again.
I cannot download phone-
book. –
Incompatible cell phone.
•Check the compatibility of your cell phone on our
website.
– Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
– Incorrect system settings.
•Switch automatic phonebook download on. See
Settings (page 535).
– Cell phone malfunction.
•Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.
– Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
• Check the location of the missing contacts on your
cell phone. If they are stored on the SIM card, move
them to the cell phone memory.
– Incorrect system settings.
•Switch automatic phonebook download on. See
Settings
(page 535).
A message displays
suggesting that my phone-
book has downloaded but it
is empty or it has missing
contacts.
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Apps
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system cannot find any
apps. –
Incompatible device.
•You will need an Android device with OS 4.3 or
higher or an iOS device with iOS 8.0 or higher. Pair
and connect your Android device to find AppLink
compatible apps. Connect your iOS device to a
USB port or pair and connect using Bluetooth.
I have a compatible device
and it is correctly connected
but the system still cannot
find any apps. –
AppLink compatible apps not installed on your device.
•Download and install the latest version of the app.
– AppLink compatible apps not running on your device.
•Start the apps to allow the system to find them
and make sure you sign in to any apps if required.
– Incorrect app settings.
•Check and adjust the app settings on your device
and allow SYNC to access the app if required.
I have a compatible device,
it is correctly connected and
my apps are running but the
system still cannot find any
apps. –
Apps failed to fully close.
•Restart the apps and try again.
• If you have an Android device with apps that have
an exit or quit option, use this and then restart the
apps. Alternatively, use the force stop option in the
settings menu on your device.
• If you have an iOS device with iOS 7.0 or higher, tap
the home button on your device twice and then
swipe the app upward to close it.
I have an Android device
that is correctly connected,
I have restarted my apps
and they are running but the
system still cannot find
them. –
An issue on some older versions of the Android oper-
ating system could result in apps not being found.
•Switch Bluetooth off and on again to force the
system to reconnect to your device.
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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 82
Engine Oil Check - Diesel..........................362 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 363
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.....................361 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel.......................361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline.................361
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................424
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 424
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.............................................................424
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 425
Engine Specifications - 3.3L....................425 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 425
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................426
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 426
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................426 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 427
Entertainment................................................513 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 514
Apps........................................................................\
522
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 521
CD (If equipped)................................................ 520
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 517
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 515
Sources................................................................... 514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 522
USB Ports.............................................................. 522
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 234
Essential Towing Checks...........................314 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 320
Hitches.................................................................... 315
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............316
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 320
Safety Chains....................................................... 316
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 316
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 319
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 314
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 319When Towing a Trailer.....................................
320
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................104 360-Degree Camera......................................... 106
Auto-dimming Feature.................................... 106
Blind Spot Information System..................... 107
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 106
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................. 106
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 104
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 106
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.......................... 106
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 106
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 104
Power-Folding Mirrors...................................... 105
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................ 105
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 106
Spot Lamps.......................................................... 106
Telescoping Mirrors............................................ 105
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................41 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 42
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 44
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 43
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................42
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)......................................... 41
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Floor Mats.......................................................329
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 97
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 92
Ford Credit.........................................................16 US Only..................................................................... 16
Ford Protect....................................................551 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 552
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 551
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................223
Front Fog Lamps
............................................97
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 97
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........179
General Information........................................... 179
Steering............................................................273 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 274
Electric Power Steering.................................... 273
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.....................................180
Unlocking the Steering Wheel...................... 180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................................180
Steering Wheel...............................................88
Storage Compartments..............................177
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109
Sun Visors
.......................................................108
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 108
Supplementary Restraints System
..........51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................101
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 101
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................253
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 253
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 253
Switching Off the Engine..........................188
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................169
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................505
General Information......................................... 505
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 549
Apps....................................................................... 544
Navigation............................................................ 543
Personal Profiles................................................ 547
Phone...................................................................... 541
Resetting the System...................................... 549
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 538
Voice Recognition.............................................. 537
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 546
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................492
911 Assist............................................................... 492
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 494SYNC™...........................................................488
General Information......................................... 488
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................496
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................77
Tailgate Step....................................................79
Closing the Step................................................... 80
Opening the Step................................................. 79
Tailgate...............................................................77
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............424
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................339
Tire Care
..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 393
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........408 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 409
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 391
Towing a Trailer
............................................290
Load Placement.................................................. 291
Towing Points
...............................................336
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................321
Emergency Towing............................................. 321
Recreational Towing.......................................... 321
Towing.............................................................290
Traction Control
............................................237
Principle of Operation....................................... 237
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................292 Principle of Operation...................................... 292
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 292
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........292
Troubleshooting................................................. 297
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 296
Trailer Sway Control...................................302
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