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How do I activate Vehicle Health Report at syncmyride.com?

Before you run your first Vehicle Health Report, you need to activate the service online. Just register for a SYNC owner account and then follow the instructions to activate Vehicle Health Report and set your Vehicle Health Report preferences online. The Vehicle Health Report featu...

What should I do if I forget my login ID, user name or my password for my SYNC owner account?

If you forget your login ID, user name or your password, we'll help. In most cases, you used your email address to create a SYNC account. Or, you may have used your user name from your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury owner account. If you used your email address to create a SYNC owner account,...

Are there passwords associated with SYNC?

You won’t need to learn any passwords to use SYNC, but you will need to set up a password to register as a SYNC owner on syncmyride.com. Create a SYNC owner account.

Are Vehicle Health Reports archived at syncmyride.com?

No. Vehicle Health reports are deleted from syncmyride.com after 30 days, although Ford Motor Company may retain the underlying data. Each time you run a new report, it replaces your old report. If you want to save a Vehicle Health Report, you can print or email your reports and sa...

Can I download the SYNC Vehicle Health Report service at syncmyride.com?

No. SYNC Vehicle Health Report is pre-installed in select 2009 model vehicles in the United States. However, owners of all SYNC-equipped vehicles (except Mustang) may upgrade their SYNC to include 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report. For details, view...

Can I print messages in Owner to Owner?

Owner to Owner messages can be printed. Click on the Print link that appears on the message page.

Can I run a Vehicle Health Report if my mobile phone is not paired and connected with SYNC?

No. The mobile phone associated with Vehicle Health Report in your SYNC account must be turned ON and paired and connected with SYNC in order to run a Vehicle Health Report. To change the mobile phone associated with Vehicle Health Report, visit...

Can I run a Vehicle Health Report on the same day I create my SYNC owner account and activate the service at syncmyride.com?

Yes, the Vehicle Health Report feature is set ON in your vehicle at the factory, so you should be able to run a report the same day you activate the service on syncmyride.com. For more information about activating the service and running a report, view...

Can I search for comments in Owner to Owner?

You can search comments in Owner to Owner by keyword or phrase. Simply type in the word or phrase that you'd like to search for in the search field and then click GO.

How can I be alerted to new messages in Owner to Owner?

If you'd like to keep abreast of new messages and replies in your favorite topics, simply click the SUBSCRIBE link that appears in the upper right corner of the Topic page. Once you have been subscribed, the link will turn to Unsubscribe, which you can click at any time to unsubscribe from notificat...

How can I register and participate in Owner to Owner?

To register and participate in Owner to Owner, you need to be a registered SYNC owner. Owner to Owner will be available in the coming months. However, there are other registration benefits already available to you, so register now.

How do I create a topic in Owner to Owner?

If you wish to create a new topic under a category, simply click SUBMIT NEW TOPIC. Then, choose a Category, and type the title in the Topic Title field. Add your comments in the field below the topic, then click PREVIEW. Then you can either click SUBMIT or REVISE.

How do I enable ActiveX in my browser?

The following instructions describe how to enable ActiveX in your browser. If your browser isn’t listed, please consult its online help pages. Also view: Which browsers are supported by syncmyride.com? And:...

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How do I enable JavaScript in my browser?

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How do I receive Vehicle Health Report Report-Ready notifications?

When you set your Vehicle Health Report preferences online, you select how you prefer to be notified when your Vehicle Health Report is ready. You can choose to be notified via email or SMS text messages* sent to your mobile phone. If you choose to receive Report-Ready notification...

How do I receive Vehicle Health Report Urgent Diagnostic messages?

When you set your Vehicle Health Report preferences online, you choose whether or not you want to receive Urgent Diagnostic messages via SMS text message*. Mobile phone text messaging charges may apply. Please consult your mobile phone service plan. *Cellular phone message and data...

How do I register for Owner to Owner?

To register for Owner to Owner, access your existing SYNC account or create a SYNC account. After entering your account information, you'll be able to create your screen name and edit your Owner to Owner Settings. Log in to or create a SYNC...

How do I reply to a message in Owner to Owner?

To reply to a comment, click REPLY TO MESSAGE that appears on the page of the posting you wish to respond to. When you are finished typing, click PREVIEW. Then you can either click SUBMIT or REVISE.

How do I report a violation in Owner to Owner?

If you think a message violates the Submission Guidelines, click REPORT VIOLATION. Select a reason for reporting this post, add any additional comments, and then click REPORT VIOLATION.

How do I submit a comment in Owner to Owner?

You can submit new comments and reply to existing messages in Owner to Owner. To submit a new message: click SUBMIT NEW TOPIC, choose a Category, and then type the title in the Topic Title field. Add your comments in the field below the topic, then click PREVIEW. Then you can eithe...

How do I use the SYNC Status Checker?

The SYNC Status Checker is a small piece of software that records the present version of SYNC installed in your vehicle. Once you choose to download the SYNC Status Checker onto your USB storage drive, plug it into SYNC’s USB port, and SY...

How do I view and change my SYNC Account information?

Owner Profile Information pages allow you to review your account information to confirm or to change. All information is required unless it is labeled optional. Edit allows you to change the information in the corresponding field. To change information, click the Edit button a...

How do I view phones for other vehicles?

To view phones for another vehicle, log in to your account. In the first section, to the right of the Vehicles section, click Change Vehicle to view another SYNC-equipped vehicle in your account or click + Add Vehicle to add another SYNC-equipped vehicle to your account. After you have selected anot...

How long does it take for a comment to be posted in Owner to Owner?

Submissions are reviewed by Moderators who post comments in a timely fashion. So check back soon, remarks and replies are posted frequently.

How long does it take for my Vehicle Health Report to show up in my account at syncmyride.com?

SYNC will notify you via email or SMS text message* when your report is ready. Typically, your report will be ready a few minutes after you run the report in your vehicle. *Cellular phone message and data rates may apply when using Short Message Service (SMS) or Text Messages depen...

How will the Vehicle Health Report service remind me when to run a Vehicle Health Report once I set up the Auto Report feature?

SYNC will display a message on your SYNC screen: Run Report? For more information about setting up Auto Report , view How to change your Vehicle Health Report Settings.

I already have an account on another Ford Motor Company website, can I use that account ID on syncmyride.com?

If you have registered on another Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Owner website, you may use the same account ID (email address) and matching password to log in to the syncmyride.com site.

I replied to an email I received from a Moderator, but I did not receive a reply. Why?

You may have received an email sent from a notification-only address that does not accept incoming email. Ford Motor Company does not respond to inquiries posted on the syncmyride.com Owner to Owner forum. If you have questions for Ford Motor Company, questions that are not SYNC-related or questions...

I tried to report my successful install but syncmyride.com shows the previous version, not the new one. How do I fix this?

Please run the installation again. Also, make sure the vehicle is running during the entire installation and DO NOT remove the dirve until the installation is complete.

My message was rejected for posting in Owner to Owner, and I don’t know why. Who can I contact?

Ford Motor Company does not respond to inquiries posted in Owner to Owner on the syncmyride.com website. If a submission is not appropriate for posting, the Moderator will communicate to the owner—via a corresponding appropriate email—the reason for not posting. You may change your comments to adher...

Nothing happens when I click on Next. What’s up?

If nothing happens when you click Next, it’s likely you need a newer version of Java in order to run our Web applet. Use this link to go directly to the Java download page. It’s a simple update and should only take a...

What do I need to download Sync My iTunes?

Sync My iTunes is downloadable software for Microsoft Windows based PCs only. The system requirements for Sync My iTunes are the same as the Apple iTunes software: iTunes Windows Requirements 32-bit editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista 6...

What does off-topic mean?

Topics are based on SYNC features including: mobile phones, media players, frequently asked questions (FAQs), voice, radio and steering wheel controls. Grandma's muffin recipe may win blue ribbons—but because it’s not related to a SYNC topic, please don’t submit it. If you have other quest...

What information about my vehicle does the SYNC Vehicle Health Report service collect?

When you run a Vehicle Health Report, SYNC collects the following information about your vehicle: Your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Your vehicle's current mileage. Information about the status of your vehicle's warning indicators. Certain dia...

What is a guest?

Guests can have limited access to the Owner Resources areas of the website without creating a SYNC Account. Guests may login with a valid VIN. For customized instructions and full access to the Owner Resources sections we encourage guests to register.

What is an Urgent Diagnostic message?

An Urgent Diagnostic message is an SMS text message* sent to your mobile phone after you initiate a Vehicle Health Report if the diagnostic data sent to Ford Motor Company by your vehicle indicates that short-term follow-up action should be taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a serious vehi...

What is SYNC’s privacy policy?

To learn more about SYNC’s privacy policy, please review our complete Privacy Statement.

What is the SYNC Status Checker?

When you run the SYNC Status Checker, it records the version of SYNC currently installed in your vehicle so we can deliver the updates and applications specific to your SYNC unit. To get started, download the SYNC Status Checker.

What is the SYNC Vehicle Health Report service?

Wondering if your vehicle's operating systems are performing properly? Just say "Vehicle Health" and you'll create a personalized online report for your vehicle. Vehicle Health Report shows you vehicle diagnostics, scheduled maintenance information and recall information, and lets you schedule servi...

What's the benefit of selecting a preferred dealership when I activate Vehicle Health Report at syncmyride.com?

Selecting a preferred dealership online allows SYNC to retrieve vehicle and maintenance information from your preferred dealer when you run a Vehicle Health Report. SYNC also retrieves vehicle information directly from your vehicle. Information from your preferred dealer is combine...

When I attempted to install a SYNC update, SYNC said, "Application Not Found." What does that mean?

When attempting to install updates or applications you might hear the SYNC voice say, "Application Not Found." This means that the update or application file was not downloaded to your USB drive completely. If this is the case, you will need to return to syncmyride.com and download the fil...

Where are the Submission Guidelines for Owner to Owner?

You'll find a link to the on the Owner to Owner landing page within the website. View the Submission Guidelines now.

Where can I download the Sync My iTunes software?

Download Sync My iTunes here.

Where can I view my Vehicle Health Report?

After you run a Vehicle Health Report, visit syncmyride.com, log in to your SYNC account, and follow the instructions to view, print or email your report.

Where's the comment I submitted in Owner to Owner?

Owner to Owner is a moderated community, which means that submissions are reviewed by Moderators who post comments in a timely fashion. So check back soon, remarks and replies are posted frequently. If a submission does not follow the Owner to Owner Guidelines the Moderators will not post it.

Which browsers are supported by syncmyride.com?

Windows XP: Internet Explorer 6.x, Internet Explorer 7.x, Firefox 2.x Windows 2000: Internet Explorer 6.x, Firefox 2.x Windows Vista: Internet Explorer 7.x, Firefox 2.x Mac OS 10.3.9: Firefox 2.x Mac OS X 10.4+: Firefox 2.x, Safari 2.0.4+ In order to have full access to all...

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Who are the Moderators of Owner to Owner?

The Owner to Owner Moderators are employed by Ford Motor Company to ensure that the dialogue remains relevant and continuously moves forward. The Moderator also ensures postings adhere to the Submission Guidelines. If the submission does...

Why are there two dates displayed in the Vehicle Health Report; one for vehicle diagnostic information and another for non-diagnostic information?

The date displayed with the vehicle diagnostic information is the date SYNC retrieved information about your vehicle. The date displayed with the non-diagnostic vehicle information is the date you viewed your Vehicle Health Report at syncmyride.com. The two dates are provided so th...

Why aren't owners allowed to include their email addresses in messages on Owner to Owner?

The Owner to Owner Submission Guidelines request that no personal information be posted in Owner to Owner. Please view the Submission Guidelines. To learn more about SYNC's privacy policy, please review our complete...

Why can’t guests submit or reply to comments in Owner to Owner?

In order to post comments in Owner to Owner you must have a SYNC account and register for Owner to Owner. Log in to or create a SYNC owner account now.

Why can't I talk about my Ford Focus in Owner to Owner?

Topics in Owner to Owner are based on SYNC features including: mobile phones, media players, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and voice, radio and steering wheel controls. If your post is about your Ford Focus or another Ford Motor Company topic that is not related to SYNC, please don’t submit the...

Why did I have to register my VIN on the website?

Registering your VIN on the syncmyride.com website tells us about your unique vehicle. This helps us provide information specific to your combination of radio unit, steering wheel controls, mobile phones and media player so you can get the most out of your SYNC system. Registering on the site also e...

Why do I have to be a registered owner to reply to or submit messages in Owner to Owner?

Owner to Owner is the place where owners of SYNC-equipped vehicles can exchange comments, questions, information and ideas about their experiences with SYNC. In order to post comments in Owner to Owner you must have a SYNC account and register for Owner to Owner. ...

Why does Vehicle Health Report need to know my email address?

SYNC uses your email address to match your Vehicle Health Report to your SYNC account, and (if you select to be notified via email) to send you email notifications when your Vehicle Health Report is ready to view online at syncmyride.com. For more information about syncmyride.com privacy, r...

Why is Owner to Owner moderated?

Like any gathering place, Owner to Owner is a virtual exchange that works best when participants practice online courtesy and follow basic guidelines. Ford Motor Company employs Moderators who ensure that the dialogue remains relevant and continuously moves forward. The Moderator also ensures postin...