SYNC your phone, music and more.
Introducing SYNC-a fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communication and entertainment system* for most Bluetooth mobile phones and digital music players. Some of SYNC's unique features are:

Smart voice recognition: It's true-SYNC lets you operate your mp3 player and Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone with simple voice commands. And SYNC understands English, Canadian French and Spanish.

Never Obsolete: As the technology evolves, SYNC's capabilities can grow. Upgrades and new features will be made available to make your driving time more fun. So, SYNC is designed to accommodate your life, not the other way around.

Factory-installed: Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC is available exclusively on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles starting fall 2007.

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SYNC features:

Phone

Music Player

Personalization

FAQ

*Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones, even with voice commands, and other devices not essential to driving when it is safe to do so.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

Learn more about SYNC:

Learn more about SYNC at syncmyride.com

Learn more about SYNC-Equipped Ford Vehicles: †
• Fusion • Taurus X
• Focus • Sport Trac
• Taurus • Explorer
• Edge

†Availability and features vary. See Dealer for details.

PHONE
SYNC your car with your phone to stay connected - while living life in the fast lane.

Most Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones are SYNC-compatible
Most Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones support hands-free calling through SYNC. Wondering if your mobile phone is compatible with a new SYNC-equipped Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle? Or shopping for a new mobile phone? You can print a list of SYNC-compatible mobile phones and features that includes ones manufactured by LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony Ericsson.

Simple voice commands, hands-free calling
Most Bluetooth®--enabled mobile phones support hands-free calling through SYNC. Answer an incoming call? One touch is all it takes. Make a call? Simply press a button, then say a name from your contacts phonebook. Call waiting, call history, call holding, call privacy and more. Simple voice commands and SYNC does the rest - all hands-free. Want to see how easy it all can be?

Uninterrupted connections
In the middle of a phone call while entering your car? No need to hang up and call again to resume your conversation. Simply touch a button and SYNC will instantly connect to your Bluetooth®--enabled phone. The system can also transfer the call back to your phone as you exit your vehicle.

Advanced calling features
With SYNC, you'll enjoy many of the same features offered on your mobile phone, including caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a signal strength icon, and a phone battery charge icon - all conveniently located on your radio's display screen.

MUSIC PLAYER
SYNC your car with your digital media player to shift your digital music into overdrive.

Voice-activated music
Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist, and song title using simple voice commands such as "Play genre: Rock," "Play [artist]," or "Play track: [song title]." You can also operate your music player with controls on the steering wheel and radio console.

Most popular media players and file formats are SYNC-compatible
SYNC supports a variety of devices including iPods®,* the Zune^TM, PlaysForSure players and most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM.

Excluding the Shuffle.
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Zune^TM is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

USB device charging
Long trip? You may run out of gas, but you'll never run out of music. That's because your media player automatically charges whenever it's plugged in to the system's USB port and the vehicle is running.

"Play Similar" feature
In the mood for more music in the style of your current selection? With the simple voice instruction "Similar Music," SYNC will create a virtual playlist based on the genre and style of the current song.

Podcast and audio book support
Subscribe to podcasts? Listen to them as you drive. Or make the most of your time on the road by listening to that spy novel or business bestseller that's been on your list.

Bluetooth streaming audio
If your phone or media player supports Bluetooth streaming audio, SYNC can wirelessly stream music tracks from that device to your car's sound system.

PERSONALIZATION
SYNC with your personal preferences to tell your car what you like.

Instant voice recognition
SYNC's advanced voice recognition technology means when you're ready to use your phone or digital music player, just speak simple voice commands. Don't you wish everyone in your life was this responsive?

Ringtone support
Do you hear your favorite pop song every time your phone rings? For supported phones, SYNC will recognize and play it. And if you've configured unique ringtones to identify specific callers, SYNC will automatically play those, too.

Automatic phonebook transfer
Can you imagine having to re-enter every name and number in your contact list to make it work with your vehicle? Yikes! Neither can we. That's why we designed SYNC to transfer all the names and numbers in your mobile phone book automatically.

Multilingual intelligence
SYNC is a worldly piece of technology, fluent in English, French and Spanish. So start talking. SYNC's listening.

Multiple phone support
Several family members sharing the same vehicle? No problem. Up to 12 different phones can be paired with the system. Should more than one paired phone be present, SYNC will first attempt to connect to the primary phone but can easily switch to another phone if desired.

FAQ

What is SYNC?
SYNC is a fully integrated, optional in-car communications and entertainment system that gives drivers hands-free voice-activated control over their mobile phones and digital music players. After an initial one-time setup, SYNC automatically connects drivers' phones and music players with the vehicle's in-car microphone and sound system.

Which vehicles will SYNC be available on, and when?
SYNC will debut in fall 2007* on the following 2008-model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models: Edge, Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Taurus, Taurus X, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Mountaineer, Sable and Sport Trac. Additional SYNC-equipped vehicles will be rolled out as quickly as possible.

*Dates subject to change

Will my mobile phone work with SYNC?
If your mobile phone has Bluetooth, the answer is likely 'Yes!' Most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones support hands-free calling through SYNC.

We've tested a wide variety of mobile phones to ensure they support hands-free calling through SYNC. You can see all of them in the SYNC Compatibility Chart. However, even if your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone is not shown here, it may still work with SYNC. Many existing mobile phones have not been tested yet and new ones are introduced frequently.

Will my media player work with SYNC?
The answer is likely: 'Yes!'. Most popular media players work with SYNC, including iPod®,* Zune, "PlaysForSure" players and most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM.

*Excluding the iPod Shuffle.

How much does SYNC cost?
SYNC will be widely available on Ford and Mercury vehicles and standard on Lincoln vehicles. In most cases, SYNC will be included as standard equipment on high-series models from Ford and Mercury-the Ford Edge Limited or Ford Focus SES, for example. On models where SYNC is optional, it will be priced at $395.

What are the "hands-free" advantages of SYNC?
Voice-activated, hands-free functionality means less distraction while driving. As both your mobile phone and music player are fully integrated, you're able to concentrate on the road. This is an especially smart solution as more and more states and jurisdictions outlaw driving while talking on a handheld phone.

What languages does SYNC understand?
SYNC's advanced voice-recognition system can be set to speak and respond to American English, Canadian French and North American Spanish.

Does SYNC's voice recognition system need to learn my voice?
For most users, SYNC's intelligent voice-recognition technology needs no "training" to recognize voices, regardless of who is speaking.

How do I use SYNC's voice-activation feature with my mobile phone?
Staying connected with hands-free mobile calling is easy. Simply say one of several voice commands and you're connected. For example, if you're calling your friend Jane, say "Call Jane," "Call Jane at home" or "Call Jane at work" and SYNC does the rest. If Jane's number isn't programmed into your mobile phone, just say "dial [digits]" and when you say the phone number, SYNC dials Jane. Wherever Jane is - you're connected.

How do I use SYNC's voice-activation feature to play digital music?
Hands-free digital music is at the tip of your tongue. Just say what you want and SYNC makes the music. Search, play and shuffle music with simple voice commands. SYNC understands artist names, track names, album names, genres and even the names of your favorite play-lists. Want to repeat music, play similar music or shuffle your music - SYNC's ready for your every command. Tell SYNC to play your favorite band, your favorite song, or mix it up and tell SYNC to shuffle and select music plays randomly. It's your music. SYNC plays it however you want.

Are voice commands the only way to operate my mobile phone and portable music player?
No. SYNC also gives you the option to operate your phone and music player via simple controls on the steering wheel and radio unit.

Do I need to specially configure my car's sound system to work with SYNC?
No. SYNC and your vehicle's cabin have been specifically tuned by professional acoustic engineers for optimum performance and sound reproduction. The audio playback environment inside a SYNC-equipped vehicle just may be the best you'll ever experience!

What happens if I receive a call while listening to music on my SYNC-connected digital music player?
SYNC will identify the caller and pause the music so you can hear and take the call.

Do I have to sign up with a specific wireless carrier or need a special phone to use SYNC?
You can use SYNC with a wide range of carriers throughout the country. The system will work with the vast majority of popular Bluetooth-enabled phones on the market today.

Is there a monthly fee to use SYNC?
There are no monthly fees to use SYNC aside from the regular fees you already pay your wireless phone provider for your particular calling plan.

What music players and formats does SYNC support?
SYNC is compatible with Apple iPod®, Microsoft Zune^TM, PlaysForSure portable music devices, most combination mobile phone/digital music players, as well as most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, and PCM.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Zune^TM is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

How do I recharge my music player's battery while in the car?
On most music players, the battery will start recharging anytime it is connected to the system's USB port while the vehicle is running. No separate charger is necessary.

What is the nature of the Ford/Microsoft relationship?
Ford and Microsoft worked closely to design and engineer SYNC, which is based on state-of-the art Microsoft auto software. Ford further developed and customized this technology to deliver in-car solutions that help drivers conveniently and reliably enjoy digital entertainment and communications while on the road. With the introduction of SYNC, Ford is proud to be the first and only automotive company to market this product in North America.

Can I update or enhance SYNC?
As new versions of software for SYNC are rolled out, you'll be able to download updates from either the Web or your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.