What are SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A?

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Ford SYNC 4 brings new levels of connectivity, voice recognition (embedded), and fewer cords to make life on the go easy. 

Key features

  • Larger screen options — from 8 inches to 12 inches
  • Landscape version is referred to as SYNC 4, portrait version is referred to as SYNC 4A
  • Cord-free access to phone connection, including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and SYNC® AppLink®**
  • Available Voice Recognition (embedded), which allows access to cloud-based conversational voice commands
  • Software updates using software downloaded from the cloud
  • Easy-to-search cloud-based digital Owner’s Manual

What Is The Difference between SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A?

There is very little difference between SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A. Both offer advanced features that can help keep you connected and your system continuously evolving. What’s more, they each combine available conversational voice recognition, cloud-based connectivity, software update capabilities and so much more to bring you a seamless and personalized driving experience while delivering easy smartphone integration.

SYNC 4

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Key features

SYNC 4 is an entirely new user experience, with advanced features like:

  • Enhanced voice recognition (Embedded)
  • All-new cloud-based connectivity
  • Bluetooth® wireless phone connection to Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ compatibility, and SYNC AppLink®**
  • Customizable touchscreen options

SYNC 4A

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Key features

There are a couple of main features of SYNC 4A that distinguish it from SYNC 4:

  • Adaptive Dash Cards
  • Automatic placement of frequently used dash items at the top of the screen

Note: SYNC 4 cannot be upgraded to SYNC 4A.