Ford Sync Bluetooth Fix - Reboot

[@MrFredsDIY]

Let me know if this works for you by leaving a comment below ⤵️

[@TAEMBO_RK]

This was able to resolve my issue in the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT I use, thank you! My issue was where as soon as I played any audio through my phone (KZbin, Spotify, etc.), SYNC would not only not play the audio, but then also say the Bluetooth device was disconnected after a second - rinse and repeat

[@MrFredsDIY]

Great! It is super frustrating when our technology lets us down! I’m glad the video helped.

[@borknbeanz439]

Subbed! This just saved a whole lot of hassle for the family on our Christmas trip. Thank you Mr Fred!

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for the sub!

[@agent7118]

It didn't work at first, but then I reset my phone and it works! Thank you.

[@clymenus2.076]

When I went to check on the passenger fuse box for my Ford Focus 2015, the fuse for the radio frequency receiver does not have one, so does that mean I am missing it or is the problem something else. Because before my phone would connect but now the SYNC name doesn’t appear as a Bluetooth device on my phone anymore.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Someone else in the comments recommended this additional step : (Press both the radio power button and the right search arroy for about 5-10 seconds. A message will appear advisinv of sync reset. Turn off the vehicle for a couple of minutes then turn it back on. Wait a couple of minutes for Sync to re-initialize.)

[@meijland]

Hello, This problem also occured on my 2014 transit connect. BT connected but no sound from audio or phone calls. Pulled out the fuse, turned the key for contact and back to off and put the fuse back from where I pulled it and problem solved. Bt connected and i called my wife as a test + played some audio. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@mr.fix-it7059]

Another method is to press both the radio power button and the right search arroy for about 5-10 seconds. A message will appear advisinv of sync reset. Turn off the vehicle for a couple of minutes then turn it back on. Wait a couple of minutes for Sync to re-initialize.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Great tip!

[@Ms3DBSaluteMe]

Worked like a charm much easier and faster. Thank you

[@efilnikufesin3]

If it's easier for you, you can also just pop off the negative battery cable and put right back on with the same result.

[@Dragracer64]

I was just getting ready to pull the fuse, and read this.Tried it and it worked.Thanks.

[@Blackswanmtz]

@mr.fix-it7059 it completely worked thank you I was so nervous to pull a fuse

[@alpeshpatel4326]

Thanks it works and sorted. Really helpful.

[@marcwheels1873]

Didn’t work. Same problem, sync won’t even let me go into setting, seems to have trouble even I initializing. Media button does nothing. I wonder if I need to update the software?

[@MrFredsDIY]

Sometimes leaving the fuse out for a period of time while you drive the vehicle will allow it to reboot. Good luck!

[@syts]

@marcwheels1873 did you find a fix? My media button in my 2016 Ford Fusion won't work either. I push it, and it goes right back to radio.

[@marcwheels1873]

I need to try leaving the fuses out for longer I guess. Nothing has worked so far.

[@lopez4860]

Going through the same thing myself and when I click on sync it tells me sync connection error, idk what to do atp

[@jameschambers7862]

@@lopez4860 did you ever find a fix for this

[@joshliniger6102]

Wouldn't disconnected battery do the same?

[@MrFredsDIY]

Perhaps, I don’t like to disconnect the battery and reset all of the emissions sensor bs if I can avoid it

[@Contabulator]

2015 ford focus se here!! Worked like a charm thankyou sir

[@ivanortiz390]

@@Contabulator where was the fuse at? I can't seem to find mine

[@Contabulator]

@@ivanortiz390 glove compartment

[@Contabulator]

@ivanortiz390 u can find the fuse in your cars owners manual or online hope this helps lmk if u need more help good luck

[@ivanortiz390]

@Contabulator I will let you know if I need more help thanks a lot

[@ivanortiz390]

@Contabulator so I replaced the fuse and I still can't get it to work? Any other tips? I also looked ang according to ford I need and update on the synk you think that's my problem?

[@robavers6850]

I tried it and it did not work. Same issues. Thanks for trying!

[@MrFredsDIY]

Did your issue ever resolve? Someone else in the comments recommended this additional step : (Press both the radio power button and the right search arroy for about 5-10 seconds. A message will appear advisinv of sync reset. Turn off the vehicle for a couple of minutes then turn it back on. Wait a couple of minutes for Sync to re-initialize.)

[@yasser.busaleh]

@@MrFredsDIY i tried both.. never worked

[@jaydiaz1294]

Worked like a charm!

[@DON2A22]

Worked. Yet continues happening.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Mine has done it once since then, but yes, it might happen again.

[@Dragracer64]

Thanks this video solved my problem.

[@johnmaguire9006]

2014 F150 XLT - Fix worked on first try. Unfortunately, since then, bluetooth connection is random and unpredictable. Have repeated fix, but no change. This became an issue because I didn’t follow the owner manual's step sequence. Im gonna try a couple of things i read in the comments. 🤞

[@MrFredsDIY]

Good luck! Leave a comment with any updates if it changes!

[@1yawn2many]

egad, what a mess. If your vehicle is equipped with a Power button on the entertainment center, press and hold both the Power button (center of the Volume knob) and the Seek Right button** for 10 seconds.

[@JohnnyUtah426]

Menu -> SYNC-Media ->Scroll down to System settings -> Scroll down to Advanced -> Scroll down to Master Reset -> Enter

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for commenting. This did not work for me and is actually why I made this video.

[@danbailey2964]

My Bluetooth doesn't even show up on my radio despite disconnecting/reconnecting the battery AND pulling and reinstalling the Synch fuse. Any ideas?

[@MrFredsDIY]

Someone else in the comments recommended this additional step : (Press both the radio power button and the right search arroy for about 5-10 seconds. A message will appear advisinv of sync reset. Turn off the vehicle for a couple of minutes then turn it back on. Wait a couple of minutes for Sync to re-initialize.)

[@danbailey2964]

@@MrFredsDIY Thx. I'll give this a try!

[@farrukhijaz7544]

@@MrFredsDIY Even its not working-

[@brian19711]

The fact that you have to pull a fuse to get your Bluetooth to work says how garbage Ford is!!!

[@brandonj3556]

Sync is "powered by microsoft", They don't build the radio, just like any other manufacturer, they assemble "globally sourced" parts.

[@frankelias1952]

@brian19711 It's known as a Hard Reset. It's super common with all electronic devices. More so with smartphones, laptops, desktops, and factory machines that use P.L.C.

[@dant3658]

didn't work for my 2018 XLT Thanks though

[@MrFredsDIY]

Sorry to hear that. Some folks have had luck leaving the fuse out for a few hours while driving short trips.

[@dant3658]

@@MrFredsDIY I'll give it a try

[@LicHomero]

Thanks! It works at 1st try

[@MrFredsDIY]

Awesome!

[@craigkaminski876]

Didn't work

[@MrFredsDIY]

Sometimes you have to pull the fuse and start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Turn the vehicle off and wait five or 10 minutes before putting the fuse back in. that method has worked for some folks.

[@timothycraig2206]

Didn't work for me - 2019 F150 XLT

[@MrFredsDIY]

Someone else in the comments recommended this additional step : (Press both the radio power button and the right search arroy for about 5-10 seconds. A message will appear advisinv of sync reset. Turn off the vehicle for a couple of minutes then turn it back on. Wait a couple of minutes for Sync to re-initialize.)

[@timothycraig2206]

@@MrFredsDIY it did reboot, but still didn't work 😕

[@timothycraig2206]

I ended up going to Ford's website and downloading an updated version to my pc. The original was 3.3xxx, the new is 3.4xxx. Extracted it to jump drive formatted to what's called exfat, not fat32, which wouldn't work. After installing and following the instructions, it now works great!! Seems even better than the original version!!! Do this!!! 😁

[@ChipsAndBeer]

Worked on my 23' Ford 750 Roll deck. Thanks!

[@maureenallgenerations7092]

You gotta be kidding me! This is my first truck and this is not an easy fix!

[@bernabejuarez9326]

cool gracias amigo

[@lanceuppercut9715]

I have a 2016 Ford Fusion and every time I hit the “Media” or “SYNC Media” button it just goes right back to radio. How do I fix this??

[@JohnnyUtah426]

Menu -> SYNC-Media ->Scroll down to System settings -> Scroll down to Advanced -> Scroll down to Master Reset -> Enter

[@melisawhitecotton7770]

my 2017 Expedition XLT does nothing beyond Sync-Media, it's just a blank screen