Using Voice Recognition
The system allows you to interact with the entertainment, information and communication systems on your vehicle using voice commands. This allows you to keep your hands on the steering wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Note: Press the voice control button again to interrupt a voice prompt and begin speaking.
Note: Turn the volume control when a voice prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note: Press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to use Siri on your iOS device.
The following voice commands are designed to help you from any screen:
- List of Commands
- Help
The following tables list some of the more frequently used voice commands. For a complete list of voice commands, refer to the local Ford website.
General
| Voice Command | Description |
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___ List of Commands |
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1 |
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Cancel |
Cancel an active voice session. |
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___ Help |
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1 |
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Go back |
Return to the previous screen. |
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Main Menu |
Go to the main menu. |
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Next Page |
Go to the next page. |
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Previous Page |
Go to the previous page. |
1Add the name of the feature to the command.
Entertainment
Audio Source
| Voice Command | Description |
|---|---|
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Radio |
Use the radio. |
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CD Player |
Use the CD player. |
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Bluetooth Stereo |
Use a Bluetooth® device. |
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USB |
Use a USB or media player. |
Radio
| Voice Command | Description |
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AM |
Listen to AM radio. |
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AM ___ |
Tune to a specific AM frequency.2 |
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DAB |
Listen to DAB radio. |
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FM |
Listen to FM radio. |
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FM ___ |
Tune to a specific FM frequency.2 |
2Add the radio frequency to two decimal places to the command.
USB and Media Player
| Voice Command | Description |
|---|---|
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Play Album ___ |
Play your music by category.3 |
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Play Artist ___ |
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Play Audiobook ___ |
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Play Genre ___ |
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Play Playlist ___ |
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Play Podcast ___ |
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Play Song ___ |
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Browse All Albums |
Browse music on a USB device. |
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Browse All Artists |
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Browse All Audiobooks |
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Browse All Genres |
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Browse All Playlists |
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Browse All Podcasts |
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Browse All Songs |
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Browse Album ___ |
Browse your music by category on a USB device.3 |
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Browse Artist ___ |
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Browse Audiobook ___ |
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Browse Genre ___ |
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Browse Playlist ___ |
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Browse Podcast ___ |
3Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.
Phone
| Voice Command | Description |
|---|---|
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Pair Phone |
Pair a cell phone or Bluetooth®-enabled device. |
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Redial |
Redial the last number that you dialed. |
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Dial ___ |
Dial a number.4 |
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Call ___ |
Call a specific contact from your phonebook.5 |
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Call ___ ___ |
Call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location.6 |
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Listen to Message |
Listen to a text message. |
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Listen to Message ___ |
Listen to a specific text message from a list of text messages. |
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Reply to Message |
Reply to the last text message. |
4Add the number you want to dial to the command.
5Add a contact name from your phonebook to the command. Say the first and last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.
6Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say the first and last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.
Navigation (If Equipped)
Setting a Destination
| Voice Command | Description |
|---|---|
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Find an Address |
Enter a destination address. When prompted, provide the house number, the street and city. |
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Find a POI |
Search for a point of interest by name or by category. |
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Destination Nearest ___ |
Search for a nearby point of interest by category.7 |
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Find a POI Category |
Search for a point of interest category.7 |
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Drive Home |
Set your saved home address as your destination. |
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Drive to Work |
Set your saved place of work as your destination. |
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Show Previous Destinations |
Display and select from a list of previous destinations. |
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Show Favorites |
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations. |
7Add a point of interest category or the name of a major brand or chain to the command.
Route Guidance
| Voice Command | Description |
|---|---|
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Cancel Route |
Cancel the current route. |
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Detour |
Select an alternate route. |
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Repeat Instruction |
Repeat the last guidance prompt. |
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Show Route |
Display an overview of the route. |
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Show Map |
Display the map on the touchscreen. |
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North Up |
Display a two-dimensional map with north toward the top of the touchscreen. |
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Heading Up |
Display a two-dimensional map with the direction you are traveling toward the top of the touchscreen. |
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Show 3D |
Display a three-dimensional map with the direction you are traveling toward the front. |
Apps
General
| Voice Command | Description |
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Mobile Applications |
Start an app. The system prompts your for the app name. |
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List Applications |
Get a list of apps running on your device. |
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Find Applications |
Search and connect to apps running on your device. |
Active App
| Voice Command | Description |
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___ Help |
Get a list of voice commands for a specific app.8 |
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Exit ___ |
Close an app.8 |
8Add an app name to the command.
Voice Settings
| Voice Command | Description |
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Voice Settings |
Go to the voice settings menu. |
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Interaction Mode Novice |
Switch long voice prompts on. |
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Interaction Mode Advanced |
Switch short voice prompts on. |
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Phone Confirmation On |
Switch call confirmation on. The system prompts you to confirm before making a call. |
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Phone Confirmation Off |
Switch call confirmation off. The system does not prompt you to confirm before making a call. |
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Voice Command Lists On |
Switch the display of voice commands on. |
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Voice Command Lists Off |
Switch the display of voice commands off. |
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction
If necessary, the system decreases the blower motor speed when you are using voice commands to reduce the amount of background noise in your vehicle. It returns to normal when you are finished.
Switching Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction Off
Simultaneously press the A/C and recirculated air buttons.
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