Ford Sync 3 won't stay connected to my iPhone 15 Plus

Ford Sync 3 won't stay connected to my iPhone 15 Plus. I have to go through the process of pairing my Bluetooth and setting up CarPlay every time I get in my car. I have a 2017 Ford Explorer. Is there any known fix for this?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 10:43 AM

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1 reply

TammyW_03

Community Specialist

Oct 21, 2023 11:17 AM in response to ToyaNiek

Hey ToyaNiek,

The steps in the following guide can help when you're having an issue with CarPlay: If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support

Be sure to check with your car manufacturer for updates there too, as shown in Step 7 in the section "Check your wired or wireless connection and your iPhone settings". Let us know how it goes.

Take care!

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