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What's the reason the screen in the Ford Edge isn't functioning properly?

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Richard W Swartz

If you're having issues with your MyFord Touch system in your Ford Edge, you can try doing a master reset. This will reset your MyFord Touch system back to its original factory settings, which can help improve system performance. Keep in mind that a master reset will erase all system data, including phonebook entries, call logs, texts, paired devices, saved addresses, and navigation history. Remember to back up your data before proceeding and re-pair your Bluetooth devices after the reset. To do a master reset, go to Settings on your system's touch screen, then navigate to System and select Master Reset on the second page. Confirm the reset when prompted by SYNC. The screen will display "Performing scheduled system maintenance..." for a few minutes before returning to the home screen, indicating that the master reset is complete.

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  • Kevin Nieh

    If the screen is entirely black, how can you press the buttons to access the settings for a master reset? My screen is black and not responding to touch at all!

  • James Mudd

    You can simultaneously press the power button and the forward or reverse track buttons for approximately 10 seconds.

  • Bill W.

    Total darkness on the screen.

  • C Kmiec

    Just press and hold the power button on the volume control, and the track forward feature on the CD player will work perfectly! Thanks a lot, Alan.

  • Deshaun

    My display provides a full view and the rearview camera pops up when I shift into reverse, but it doesn't react to touch commands.

  • Chris W

    How can you press the power button or any other button if the screen is completely dark???

  • Darcy W.

    My battery died, so I needed AAA to jump-start my car. The radio and navigation screen aren't working - everything is black. I've attempted all the recommended fixes, but it's still not working. Any other ideas on what I could try?

  • Selina R.

    Shut off the engine and then start it back up. Hold down the volume button and the fast forward button together for 5 seconds.

  • Alec v

    How to perform a full factory reset on a completely black screen for a 2011 Ford Edge electronic steering lock.

  • Christopher D

    Tap the settings icon located on the left side of the screen, then select system. Next, slide the menu bar on the right downwards until you reach the bottom. Finally, click on master reset.

  • Phyllis R

    Pressing and holding the power button and the reverse button simultaneously for 10 seconds successfully restored the screen! Thanks so much!

  • Pamela M.

    My screen is seriously acting up. It's malfunctioning so badly that I can't operate the touch screen or back-up camera; it's like it's having a seizure. I have to attempt to turn off the display at the right moment to avoid being blinded by the strobe light effect. Can you assist me?

  • mahzeen musthafa

    I own a 2018 Edge Titanium. The display screen suddenly turned off. Below the screen, there's a big circular audio control knob. I tried holding down the knob for 10 seconds while also pressing the "Seek" and "tuning" buttons around it. This action successfully reset the central navigation screen.

  • Aaron S

    While I was driving to the grocery store, my screen went completely black. When I returned home, I parked the car in the garage and restarted it. I pressed the power button on the volume control, and after a moment, a message appeared saying "Performing scheduled system update." After the update, everything returned to normal. I believe it was an update from Ford's system.

  • Usman

    Were you able to start the engine, or did you have any issues? We tested various options, but the screen continues to display in black.

  • Manuel M

    My display turns on. The rearview camera is functioning properly. However, the touchscreen is unresponsive. I am unable to adjust the radio station, activate the heated seats, or switch between AM and FM channels.

  • L Godfrey

    Alan’s recommendation was a success!! Hooray!

  • Anderson

    Display goes dark... power down the vehicle. Press and hold the volume and fast forward buttons while rebooting the system. This method resolved the issue for a 2022 Ford Edge. It's frustratingly simple, isn't it? 🤔

  • Jozsef Sera

    What is the reason for the screen turning black?

  • Ava B.

    The combination of using the volume button and fast forward button worked perfectly for me! To reset, turn off the engine, then restart it. Press both the volume button and fast forward button firmly at the same time for 5 seconds to reboot the system.

  • Claudine J.

    Call the CEO of Ford and inform them that the engineer(s) responsible for the bug affecting users need to perform a master reset to fix the issue.

  • Dwight C.

    Alan's idea really did the trick for me! Big thanks to Alan!

  • Brandon C

    Cheers, Alan! Your advice was pure gold!

  • Carl B.

    I own a 2014 Ford Edge with black screens. How can I resolve this issue with my 2014 vehicle?

  • Florence Jones

    The display remains dark.

  • Sandi Sheppard

    The screen on my 2017 Ford Edge was frozen, but the volume button and fast forward feature still worked! Woohoo! Appreciate all the help!

  • Claire J

    Hey Alan, appreciate it! I pressed the power button and the forward button simultaneously, and it did the trick.

  • Clark

    Alan, I appreciate your help a lot. I have a rental and I was really worried because I felt like this situation could lead to me being taken advantage of.

  • Sol L

    Phew! Thank you so much! Pressing the volume and fast forward buttons at the same time for five seconds did the trick for me. I really appreciate your assistance!

  • Martin R.

    Alan is amazing! He just helped me with my 2022 Edge.

  • Scott L

    What if it starts rebooting on its own out of nowhere?

  • Megan A

    Great job, Alan! Thank you so much for helping me resolve the problem with my black screen.

  • Brad Goodwin

    I'm thrilled that Alan's suggestion turned out to be successful for me!

  • Leigh Henke

    The screen on the 2016 Ford Edge is currently showing nothing.

  • Angela Kepperling

    How can you fix the rearview camera on a 2022 Ford Edge when it's acting up and showing a black screen? I remember reading something about turning off the car, locking the door, and waiting for a couple of seconds.

  • Cornell H

    Thank you for the assistance! The volume and fast forward controls worked perfectly!

  • Thelma J

    I pressed all the buttons but mine doesn't seem to be working. I couldn't find a reset button. What should I do now?

  • Basuki Purnomo

    If the screen isn't functioning, how can we access the settings to reset it?

  • Jennifer B.

    I will make sure to reboot and reset the main system for sure. It looks like this is a common problem, and I originally thought it was only happening with my 2020 Edge. Thanks a lot!

  • Audrey R

    I contacted the dealership where we purchased the car, and the service technician told me he has never encountered this issue before. However, he will charge $199.00 to inspect the car. What a scam! If he is unfamiliar with the problem, he should investigate it further!

  • Lindsay D

    My 2013 Edge does not have a touch screen feature, nor does it come with a rear-view camera. Sometimes the screen is either blank or flickering.

  • LaQueta Williams

    Ensure it doesn't require any updates! I already updated mine using the wifi, and now it's all set!

  • Ian G.

    The navigation system is malfunctioning, and the touch screen is experiencing sporadic freezing issues.

  • Albert Sturgis

    Pressed the reset button and now the screen won't power up.

  • Tracy Jacobs

    It seems like nothing is going right, maybe I'm just not hitting the right buttons.

  • Rob Veghte

    Allen, I plan to try out your suggestion tomorrow. I really hope it works!

  • Wilma D

    Omer's response did the trick! I appreciate it.

  • Harris Shermot

    It also worked out well for me!

  • cr-v

    While we were in the car, we pressed and held the volume button until the Ford logo appeared. Then, we pressed the forward button and the screen reappeared! Appreciate it, everyone!

  • ابراهيم

    My screen flickers on and off, and I can't access anything. Even after trying to reset it while it was semi-functional, it didn't make any difference.

  • Kendall S

    Alan's recommendation was effective. I appreciate it!

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