How to pair iPhone 6 with 2016 Ford F-150 SYNC 3

One of the best perks of owning a new vehicle is being able to utilize the advanced technology features it offers. Before you can take advantage of these high-tech features, however, you must learn how they work. If you are wondering how to pair your iPhone 6 with the 2016 Ford F-150 SYNC 3 system, then you are in the right place.

7 Steps to connect your iPhone 6 to the 2016 F-150 SYNC 3 system via Bluetooth

  1. Make sure your ignition is on, your vehicle is in park, and your iPhone is turned on.
  2. Ensure your phone’s Bluetooth feature is on by navigating to Bluetooth via Settings and moving the toggle switch to the right.
  3. Touch the Phone icon at the bottom of your SYNC3 screen.
  4. Press the Add Phone button. The system will then begin searching for your phone.
  5. On your iPhone, the SYNC 3 system should show up under available devices. Select it.
  6. You may need to confirm a code that shows up both on your phone and on your SYNC 3 screen or enter a code from the SYNC 3 screen into your iPhone.
  7. Press Pair. A confirmation message will appear to let you know the pairing was successful.

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Why should you pair your phone to your 2016 F-150?

Pairing allows your iPhone 6 the ability to wirelessly communicate with your F-150’s SYNC 3 system, and vice versa. It provides access to a number of available features, including:

  • Automatic phonebook download
  • SMS text messaging
  • Transfer to privacy
  • Basic AppLink connectivity
  • Caller ID
  • Call history download
  • Bluetooth audio streaming

If you have questions about how to pair your iPhone 6 with the 2016 Ford F-150 SYNC 3 system via Bluetooth, feel free to contact our team at Sherwood Ford or get in touch with your local Ford dealer.

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