Ford Edge: Reset Stereo System

A factory reset can resolve many issues you may experience with your stereo system. Here, you will learn how to reset the stereo system of a Ford Edge in different models.

Contents

2016 – 2022 Models

Depending on your issue, you should perform a soft, hard, or master reset on the SYNC 3 system.

Soft Reset

  1. Press and hold both the Power and Seek Up (>>|) buttons for five seconds.
  2. The screen should turn dark, and you can release the buttons.
  3. Please be patient as the system is restored to its original state.

Hard Reset

  1. Disconnect power to the SYNC module when the ignition is turned off. You may do this by removing the battery from the car or unplugging the large 54-pin connection at the module’s rear.
  2. After a minute and a half, reconnect the power.
  3. Turn on the ignition for your vehicle and wait for the system to finish booting up.

Master Reset

  1. Press the Settings button in the feature bar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Click the gear icon to access General Settings.
  3. Press Master Reset.
  4. A notification will appear indicating that all system settings will be deleted and reverted to the factory defaults. Press Continue.
  5. After the system shuts down, a message will appear, stating that the system is “Resetting to factory settings.” Then the screen will go blank.
  6. The system may need a few minutes to reset before it can resume regular function.

2012 – 2015 Models

  1. To access the menu, tap the Sync button.
  2. Once the Sync settings menu appears on the screen, hold the down 🔽 arrow button again, then press OK.
  3. While holding down the down arrow button, wait for the Master Reset message to appear on the screen.
  4. A prompt will appear, indicating that all system settings will be deleted and reverted to the factory default. Tap confirm to reset the system.

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