Note:   We recommend that you check your data plan before using your apps through the system. Using them could result in additional charges.
Note:   We recommend that you check the app provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy before using their app.
Note:   Make sure that you have an active account for apps that you want to use through the system.
Note:   Some apps will work with no setup. Others require you to configure some personal settings before you can use them.
Using Apple CarPlay
Switching Apple CarPlay On
  1. Connect your device to a USB port.
  1. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
Note:   Certain features of the system are not available when you are using Apple CarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Settings Icon  Select the settings option on the feature bar.
  1. Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
  1. Disable Apple CarPlay.
Using Apps on an iOS Device
Note:   For more information about available apps, refer to the local Ford website.
When you start an app through the system for the first time, you could be asked to grant certain permissions. You can review and change the permissions that you have granted at any time when your vehicle is not moving.
Applications  Select the apps option on the feature bar.
  1. Switch Apple CarPlay off.
  1. Connect your device to a USB port.
  1. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through the system.
Note:   If you close the apps on your device, you will not be able to use them through the system.
  1. Select Find mobile apps.
Note:   The system searches and connects to compatible apps that are running on your device.
  1. Select the app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Using Android Auto
Switching Android Auto On
  1. Connect your device to a USB port.
  1. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
Note:   You might need to enable Android Auto from the settings menu.
Note:   Certain features of the system are not available when you are using Android Auto.
Switching Android Auto Off
Settings Icon  Select the settings option on the feature bar.
  1. Select Android Auto Preferences.
  1. Disable Android Auto.
Using Apps on an Android Device
Note:   For more information about available apps, refer to the local Ford website.
When you start an app through the system for the first time, you could be asked to grant certain permissions. You can review and change the permissions that you have granted at any time when your vehicle is not moving.
Applications  Select the apps option on the feature bar.
  1. Switch Android Auto off.
  1. Pair your device.
  1. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through the system.
Note:   If you close the apps on your device, you will not be able to use them through the system.
  1. Select Find mobile apps.
Note:   The system searches and connects to compatible apps that are running on your device.
  1. Select the app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Apps Troubleshooting

Symptom   Possible Cause and Resolution  
The system cannot find any apps.  
  • Incompatible device.You will need an Android device with OS 2.3 or higher or an iOS 3GS device with iOS 5.0 or higher. Pair and connect your Android device to find AppLink compatible apps. Connect your iOS device to a USB port to find AppLink compatible apps.
I have a compatible device and it is correctly connected but the system still cannot find any apps.  
  • AppLink compatible apps not installed on your device.Download and install the latest version of the app.
  • AppLink compatible apps not running on your device.Start the apps to allow the system to find them and make sure you sign in to any apps if required.
  • Incorrect app settings.Check and adjust the app settings on your device and allow the system to access the app if required.
I have a compatible device, it is correctly connected and my apps are running but the system still cannot find any apps.  
  • Apps failed to fully close.Restart the apps and try again.
I have an Android device that is correctly connected, I have restarted my apps and they are running but the system still cannot find them.  
  • An issue on some older versions of the Android operating system could result in apps not being found.Switch Bluetooth® off and on again to force the system to reconnect to your device.
I have an iOS device that is correctly connected, I have restarted my apps and they are running but the system still cannot find them.  
  • Cable connection issue.Disconnect the cable from your device, wait for a moment and then connect it again to force the system to reconnect to your device.
I have an Android device running a media app which the system has found but I cannot hear the sound or the sound is very quiet.  
  • Device volume is low.Turn the volume up on your device.
I have an Android device running a number of compatible apps but the system cannot find all of them.  
  • Device limitation.Some Android devices have a limited number of Bluetooth® ports that apps can use to connect.If you have more apps running on your device than the number of available Bluetooth® ports, the system cannot find all of them.Close some of the apps to allow the system to find those that you want to use.

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