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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 12:18 PM
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Default 2018 Sync recognition issue at start up

Recently purchased 2018 STX...when purchased I deleted all of the prior owners phones and preferences....then I added my phone and made it the favorite.

Now everytime I start truck it tries to connect to the old owners phone (although I have deleted several times)...then I connect mine.

Also when connected via aux (apple car play) ...it prompts me to 1)agree to apple carplay 2) set up 911 assist

Very annoying
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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 12:21 PM
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Mine has done the same thing. The fix that worked for me was to do a complete factory reset on the radio and delete the truck from my phone. Then set up from scratch. No issues since.
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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 10:59 PM
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As eluded to above, do a SYNC system MASTER RESET.
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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Two master resets and still same issue.......maybe an update is needed or something. I have a love/hate relationship with Sync
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 11:51 AM
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How are you doing the "master reset"?

This is directly from Ford

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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 12:13 PM
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Naughty Sync 3!
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 12:14 PM
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have you tried deleting old phone and pulling fuse. I had a problem with mine when i first got it and the old fuse pull trick solved it. permanently.
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 07:14 AM
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What fuse # controls sync?
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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look it up in your manual. it has the fuses listed. its in the passenger footwell fuse box.
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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 08:10 AM
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Fuse #32……pulled it and didn’t wipe…still have to pair everytime I get in the truck.

guess I need to take it to the dealer
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