Curious how to pair your Apple iPhone to your new Ford using Apple CarPlay? Below you will find a simple step-by-step guide on the process.

CarPlay Setup Instructions

1. Start your car, then make sure that Siri is on.

Compatible Phones:

  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 Mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 Mini
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone Xs
  • iPhone Xs Max
  • iPhone Xr
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  • iPhone 5s
  • iPhone 5c
  • iPhone 5

2. Connect your iPhone to your car:

If your car supports CarPlay with a USB cable, plug your iPhone into the USB port in your car. The USB port might be labeled with a CarPlay icon or a smartphone icon. Be sure to use an Apple Lightning to USB cable.

Compatible Models:

  • 2017-2019 Ford C-Max
  • 2017-2019 Ford Fiesta
  • 2017-2019 Ford Flex
  • 2017-2019 Ford Focus
  • 2017-2019 Ford Taurus
  • 2017-2025 Ford Edge
  • 2017-2025 Ford Expedition
  • 2017-2025 Ford F-150
  • 2017-2020 Ford Fusion
  • 2017-2023 Ford Transit
  • 2017-2025 Ford Mustang
  • 2017-2025 Super Duty
  • 2017-2025 Ford Explorer
  • 2018-2023 Ford EcoSport
  • 2018-2024 Ford GT
  • 2021-2025 Ford Bronco
  • 2022-2025 Ford Maverick

If your car supports CarPlay both wirelessly and with a USB cable, plug your iPhone into the USB port in your car. An alert on your iPhone will offer to connect you wirelessly on your next drives.

If your car supports only wireless CarPlay, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel. Make sure that your stereo is in wireless or Bluetooth mode. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on. Then, go to Settings > General > CarPlay, and select your car. Check your car manual for more information.