2018 FORD F-150 pairing phone

Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-
book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloading
text messages through Bluetooth to receive
incoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
Audible text
messages do
not work on my
cell phone. Because each cell phone is different, refer
to your device's manual for the specific cell
phone you are pairing. In fact, there can be
differences between cell phones due to
brand, model, service provider and software
version.
This is a cell phone limita-
tion. USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then reconnect it to
SYNC 3.
Possible device malfunc-
tion.
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device. Make sure you are using the manufacturer's
cable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cable
into the device and your vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have
an auto-install program or active security
settings.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Make sure you are not leaving the device in
your vehicle during very hot or cold
temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
my device when
I start my
vehicle.
Make sure you connect the device to SYNC
3 and that you have started the media
player on your device.
This is a device-
dependent feature.
Bluetooth audio
does not
stream.
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Parking Aids...................................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedals................................................................88
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 46
Phone.................................................................511 During a Phone Call........................................... 515
Making Calls......................................................... 514
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time..................................................................... 511
Phone Menu.......................................................... 512
Receiving Calls..................................................... 515
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 516
Text Messaging.................................................... 516
Post-Crash Alert System..........................325
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 68
Power Running Boards................................82
Power Seats
...................................................154
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 155
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 155
Power Steering Fluid Check....................359
Power Windows
.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................265 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 267
Blocked Sensors................................................. 267
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 266
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 265
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405R
Rear Axle
..........................................................221
Rear Parking Aid...........................................233 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................161
Rear Seats
.......................................................158
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............158
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position............................................................. 158
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera guidelines............................................ 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 241
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Recommended Towing Weights...........292 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 304
Refueling.........................................................190 Refueling System Overview........................... 190
Refueling System Warning.............................. 192
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder............................................................... 60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 57
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding a Panic Alarm................................... 60
Remote Start
.................................................149
Automatic Settings........................................... 150
Removing the Tailgate
..................................74
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............379
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................333
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Using Power Running Boards....................82
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 82
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 82
Bounce-back......................................................... 83
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 83
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 82
Using Snow Chains....................................398
Using Stability Control...............................229 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 229
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................471
Audio Voice Commands................................... 471
Media Sources...................................................... 471
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........466 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 467
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 466
Phone Controls................................................... 467
Phone Voice Commands................................ 467
Using Traction Control................................227 Switching the System Off .............................. 227
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 227
Using Voice Recognition...........................464 Audio Voice Commands................................. 493
Climate Voice Commands............................. 494
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 464
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 497
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 496
Phone Voice Commands............................... 494
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 497
System Interaction and Feedback..............465
Voice Settings Commands............................ 498
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................331
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Vehicle Care
...................................................373
General Information.......................................... 373
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................422
Vehicle Identification Number.................421
Vehicle Storage.............................................379 Battery................................................................... 380
Body....................................................................... 380
Brakes.................................................................... 380Cooling system..................................................
380
Engine.................................................................... 380
Fuel system......................................................... 380
General.................................................................. 380
Miscellaneous...................................................... 381
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 381
Tires........................................................................\
380
Ventilated Seats
...........................................160
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 143
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............421
Voice Control
...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator................108
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 108
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................ 108
Automatic Regen Control Off....................... 108
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator.............................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 109
Check 4X4............................................................ 109
Cruise Control Indicator................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 109
Electric Park Brake............................................. 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 110
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 110
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................110
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
................................................................... 110
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 110
Parking Lamps....................................................... 111
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