Wireless App Projection Disabled error in Ford F-150

Wireless app projection is a feature that allows you to mirror certain apps from your iPhone or Android phone to the infotainment screen of a compatible Ford F-150 vehicle. This feature works wirelessly and does not require a cable connection. It allows you to access apps such as maps, music, and messaging on the larger infotainment screen, making it easier to use and interact with these apps while driving. If you get “Wireless App Projection Disabled” error in the center screen of your F-150, it could be due to a number of reasons which we will go though in this article.

Ford F-150 14th generation – (Shutterstock / Jonathan Weiss)

To use wireless app projection, your iPhone should be connected to the Ford F-150 infotainment system wirelessly via Bluetooth and the feature should be enabled on the car’s settings menu.


If you’re experiencing issues with wireless app projection being disabled in your Ford F-150, it may be due to a few different factors. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

  1. Check that your iPhone is connected to the truck’s infotainment system via Bluetooth.
  2. Check that wireless app projection is enabled on your F-150. Go to the settings menu on the truck’s infotainment system and look for the option to enable or disable wireless app projection.
  3. Check the software version of your F-150, and update it if necessary. Sometimes software updates can affect the functionality of certain features.
  4. Restart your iPhone and the truck’s infotainment system. To completely shutdown the infotainment system, turn off the vehicle, and then open the door.
  5. Check the settings of your apps, make sure that the apps are allowed to be projected wirelessly.
Wireless App Projection Disabled error message in Ford F-150.

Connect via USB

Apple CarPlay in Ford F-150 can still be used via a USB connection when Wireless App Projection is disabled. This allows you to connect your iPhone to the truck’s infotainment system using a lightning cable, and access features such as maps, music, and messaging through the truck’s touch screen. To use USB CarPlay, you will need to connect your iPhone to the truck’s USB port using a lightning cable, then select CarPlay on the truck’s infotainment system.

USB data port location in 14th generation F-150

If you are still having trouble, it’s recommended to contact the Ford dealer for further assistance. They can diagnose the problem and provide a solution.

Author: Nabeel K
Email: nabeel@wheelsjoint.com



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1 year ago

It’s recommended to take your Ford F-150 to the dealership for assistance with your issue. The problem you are experiencing is related to a gateway issue that affects all trucks built after 4/21. The dealership has access to a service bulletin SSM49826, that provides information on how to address and fix this issue.