HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on thefringe of the reception area, the station may mute due toweak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system changes back to theanalog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available again.However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2-HD7multicast channels, the station mutes and stays muted unlessit is able to connect to the digital signal again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the analogversion. Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radiostation, it shifts to the digital version. Depending on the stationquality, you may hear a slight sound change when the stationchanges from analog to digital. Blending is the shift fromanalog to digital sound or digital back to analog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.
Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignment bythe radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip orrepeat in audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. The recep-tion issue may clear up as youcontinue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading orblending in and out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait until theaudio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is available.
There is an audio mutedelay when selectingHD2 or HD3, multicastpreset or Direct Tune.
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Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. The stationis not available in your currentlocation.
The previously stored multicastpreset or direct tune is notavailable in your current recep-tion area.
Cannot access HD2 orHD3 multicast channelwhen recalling a presetor from a direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form.*Data service issue by the radiobroadcaster.Text information doesnot match currentlyplaying audio.
Fill out the station issue form.*Data service issue by the radiobroadcaster.There is no textinformation shown forcurrently selectedfrequency.
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
* You can find the form here:
Website
http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
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Once you select this option, the systemreturns you to the main audio screen.
The current audio information appears onthe screen.
The following buttons are also available:
FunctionButton
You can use the browse button to select a track.Browse
Select this button and a small number one displays to indicatethe track is set to repeat.Repeat
For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeatoff, repeat one track (a small number one displays), and repeatcurrent folder (a small folder displays).
Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk playin random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.
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FunctionButton
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specificletter to view within the category you arebrowsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse thefolders and files on your USB device.Explore Device
USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in theinstrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USBmedia devices, memory sticks, flash drivesor thumb drives, and charge devices if theysupport this feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certainaudio apps such as Pandora or iHeartRadiothrough a USB or bluetooth-enableddevice.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 409).
Supported Media Players, Formatsand Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearlyany digital media player, including iPod,iPhone, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3,WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions includeMP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, andFLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in themedia files, provide information about thefile.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10devices.
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DescriptionItemCallout
Represents the gasoline engine. It illuminates onlywhen the gasoline engine is on. The higher the enginepower is, the larger the circle around this node.
EngineM
Shows the direction of the power flow between theengine and the wheels.Engine-to-Wheels FlowN
Represents the power going to the wheels. The higherthe wheel power is, the larger the circle around thisnode. When the engine is off, drive power displays inblue. When the engine is on, drive power displays ingrey.
DriveO
1The battery-to-motor flow includesbattery power the vehicle is using foracceleration. It does not include energy thevehicle is using for accessories (such as airconditioning, headlights and radio). Thisscreen displays accessories and climateusage separately.
2Accessories indicates electrical powerdemands from your vehicle’s accessorysystems. Accessories use power but do notcontribute to making the vehicle move. Thepower flow displays power usage from theclimate control system and otheraccessories separately.3The climate control system may
determine A/C is necessary even when youturn it off. In this case, you may see someclimate power when the A/C is off.
Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduceor turn off the heater setting to return to electric mode.Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceedsthe level for electric mode operation. Reduce the speedto return to electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the acceler-ator pedal or switching on the speed control. Reducepressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off thespeed control to return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear.Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode.Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shiftout of low gear to return to electric mode.Low Gear
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select:
No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.No Alert(Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a newmessage.Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for theduration of the phone call even when the phone call is in privacy.Mute Audio inPrivacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming whenyou attempt to place a call.RoamingWarning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phoneis running low.Low BatteryNotification
911 Assist
Note:This service is only available in theUnited States and Canada.
Select this button to modify the on or offsetting for this feature. If the mobilephone’s contacts have been downloaded,you can adjust the following option:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone-book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911Assist call process.
Set EmergencyContacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio sourcesuch as AM or FM is the active mediasource. Pressing the button allows you toaccess the following features:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent oncurrent radiosource, If Avail-able)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source.Activate this feature to have the system display radio text.Radio Text
RefreshAutoset Presets(AST)Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your currentlocation to the last preset bank of the currently tuned source.
Navigation
You can adjust many of the Navigationpreferences by selecting the followingmenus.
Map Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Map Preferences
Then select any of the following:
When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of build-ings.3D City Model
When enabled, your vehicle’s previously traveled route displays withwhite dots.Breadcrumbs
Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map.POI Icons
Select POIsOnce this feature is activated you can selectthe icons you want displayed by selecting:
This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would liketo have displayed on the navigation map.Incident MapIcons
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Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase apersonal door keypad code. To add orerase a personal code, you first need to
enter the five-digit factory set code. Youcan find this code on the owner's walletcard in the glove box or from yourauthorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Camera Settings
Then select from the following:
You can enable or disable this option using the slider.Rear CameraDelay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapterof your owner manual.
Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menushows you the ESN number for yoursystem. You need this number for certainregistrations such as Satellite Radio.
Charge Port Light (If Equipped)
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Charge Port Light
You can then select:
Illuminates when plugging in, opening doors, pressing theunlock button on your remote and while charging.On
Does not illuminate.Off
Illuminates only when plugging in, opening doors, orpressing the unlock button on your remote.Limited
Note:Details on the charge port lightfunctions are in another chapter. See HighVoltage Battery (page 151).
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General
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in asingle module for text display, voice controland voice prompts. The country where youbought your vehicle dictates the fourlanguages based on the most popularlanguages spoken. If the selected languageis not available, SYNC 3 remains in thecurrent active language.
SYNC 3 does not supportthe currently selectedlanguage for the instru-ment cluster and inform-ation and entertainmentdisplay.
The languageselected for theinstrumentcluster andinformation andentertainmentdisplay does notmatch theSYNC 3SYNC 3 offers several new voice controlfeatures for a wide range of languages.Dialing a contact name directly from thephonebook without pre-recording (forexample,“call John Smith”) or selecting atrack, artist, album, genre or playlist directlyfrom your media player (for example, "playartist Madonna").
language(phone, USB,Bluetoothaudio, voicecontrol andvoice prompts).
SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase anyinformation previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, callhistory, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and holdthe Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. Afterapproximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the systemreset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
For additional assistance with SYNC 3troubleshooting please call or visit the FordWebsite.
Ford Support
United States: 1-800-392-3673Customer Relation-ship CenterCanada: 1-800-565-3673
owner.ford.comWebsitewww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
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