Is my vehicle equipped with a modem?

You can determine if your vehicle has a modem by your Window Sticker or your SYNC®* screen. A vehicle modem is an optional feature that provides a full range of services available through the Lincoln app, including Remote Start, Vehicle Health Alerts, and Recall notifications.

Lincoln Vehicle Modem Availability by Model Year

Find your vehicle year in the table below to see if a modem is available for your model.

Important: Aftermarket installations may not function properly with the Lincoln app.

2020 and Newer 2019201820172016 and Prior
Modems are available on all 2020 and newer model-year vehicles.
  • Aviator
  • Continental
  • Corsair
  • MKC
  • MKT
  • MKZ
  • Nautilus
  • Navigator
  • Aviator
  • Continental
  • MKC
  • MKT
  • MKX
  • MKZ
  • Navigator
  • Continental
  • MKC
  • MKX
Modems are not available for these model years.

Determining If Your Vehicle Has a Modem

  • Check your vehicle's Window Sticker for Lincoln Connect or SYNC Connect.
  • Check your in-vehicle SYNC screen:
    1. Tap Settings.
    2. Select Vehicle.
      • If your modem is activated, the Lincoln Connect tile will appear under the Settings menu.
      • If your modem is not activated, it will appear as Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN).

Additional Information

How do I activate my vehicle's modem?
How do I add another user to my Connected Vehicle?
How do I use Remote Start in the Lincoln app?
How do I check for SYNC updates?


*Don't drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don't use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

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