Alexa being built into a Ford vehicle is a very new feature, with the earliest year being 2021 for the Bronco, Edge, F-150, and Mach-E. For 2022, they added the Expedition, F-150 Lightning, F-250, and Transit. Lastly, the Escape and Ranger got Alexa for 2023. Although it is built into the vehicle, the first step to activating it is downloading the FordPass app on your smartphone. From there, you will tap the Add Vehicle button and follow the instructions to connect your new Ford.
Move over to your dashboard screen and select the Settings button. From there, select the option Amazon Alexa, followed by Get Started. A QR code will show up on the screen, which you’ll scan with your phone camera. The link will open, and you will have to sign in to your Amazon account unless you’re already signed in with another Amazon app on your phone. If you don’t want to scan the QR code, go to amazon.com/code and type in the six-digit code displayed above the QR code. On your phone, finish the activation process, and back on your dashboard screen, select Yes to turn on the wake word.
Now that you have Alexa enabled, you can either just say the word Alexa to activate it or press the voice activation button in the bottom-right corner of the left side of the steering wheel, though you’ll still have to say Alexa for it to work.
