Sync – FORD 2013 Escape v.3 User Manual
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USB and media issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
· Try turning off the device,
resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
device malfunction.
I am having trouble
connecting my device.
· Make sure you are using the
manufacturer's cable.
· Make sure you insert the
USB cable properly into the
device and the USB port.
· Make sure that the device
does not have an auto-
install program or active
security settings.
Make sure you are not
leaving the device in your
vehicle during very hot or
cold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC does not recognize
my device when I turn on the
car.
Make sure you properly
connect the device to SYNC
and that you have pressed
play on your device.
· This is a phone-dependent
feature.
· The device is not
connected.
Bluetooth audio does not
stream.
· Make sure that all song
details are populated.
· Your music files may not
contain the proper artist,
song title, album or genre
information.
SYNC does not recognize
music that is on my device.
· Some devices require you
to change the USB settings
from mass storage to MTP
class.
· The file may be corrupted.
· The song may have copy-
right protection, which does
not allow it to play.
Vehicle Health Report and Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
· This is a free feature, but
you must first register online
to use it.
· Your account may not be
activated on the website.
· You may have the wrong
VIN (vehicle identification
number) listed.
I received a text that I did
not activate Vehicle Health
Report.
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