The first two generations (Ford Sync and MyFord Touch) run on the Windows Embedded Automotive operating system designed by Microsoft, while the third generation (Sync 3) currently runs on the QNX operating system from BlackBerry Limited….Ford Sync.

How to Remove Antenna From Car Roof?

1. Step 1: Identify Your Antenna Type.
2. Step 2: Check for the Extention Cable or One Cable.
3. Step 3: Keep the Surface of the Car Safe.
4. Step 4: Remove the Screws and Lift the Mount.
5. Step 5: Undo the Socket that is Holding the Antenna.

One of the easiest ways to tell what version of SYNC you have is to look at your center console. Click on the SYNC setup below that looks closest to what’s in your vehicle to see the included features.

SYNC Services is by subscription. It is $60 per year, payable by credit card. That said, some vehicles come with a complimentary SYNC Services account, if you have a 2014 (or previous) vehicle with MyFord Touch, you have a complimentary 3-year Services account. On 2015 models, the complimentary account is 1-year.

The Capabilities of the Ford Sync Connect The advantage of Ford Sync Connect is that it comes at no additional cost because it goes through your phone. Like with some of the other telematics systems, you will need to subscribe to the service, and the cost can be as much as $200 per year.

Log in to your SYNC Owner account. Visit the SYNC Software Updates page. If you see the notification, “You have an update available,” choose Download SYNC Update. Locate an empty USB drive that has at least 2 GB of free space and is not password protected.

NOTE TO DEALER: The customer is eligible for a SYNC update. Enabling this on the customer’s SYNC unit requires dealer installation of software available on the PTS website.