Rodgers

Hi I'm new here!
I just bought a new 2016 f150 xlt sport!

Someone know when the apple car play update will be release for sync3 and how much will it cost?

Thanks

lewisra

Late fall/early winter. $0.00

Rodgers

Can't wait no more for it ...

Hankabilly

It will need a USB port replacement in addition to a firmware update. It will cost us for parts and possibly labor. Or you can get an android and simply upgrade the firmware for free. LINK
Here is the link where it states it will not be free.

lewisra

Thanks Hank,
I stand corrected. Where did get your info on a USB replacement?

Hankabilly

I got the info from ford owner site. Also saw a thread where a sync rep clarified it in the 6th gen mustang forum. I hope it's a do it yourself mood I'd hate to have to pay someone!

Rodgers

I know how USB port work and I don't understand why you should replace it, USB port is just a bridge between ur phone and the truck.... But anyway thats a more frindly way to use ur phone with the truck for apple user, I had the chance to try it in a chevy and I totaly love it😍

jetjam

I have two USB ports in the center console, why would I need a new one to upgrade to apple car play?

Sir Aaron

Well the Ford owner site says "hardware upgrade."
However, early articles regarding Ford's office announcement regarding carplay contained a statement by Alan Hall, Ford's technology, research, and innovation communications manager that said the following:
So there you have it. Probably needs something like USB3 and we just got USB2. Or the USB module is a hub that now needs more power to run it. But I agree, it is a little vague and hard to understand given the relatively simple USB implementation.

I had Apple Carplay in my aftermarket Pioneer on my old F250. Pretty sweet. Current sync functionality does have a fair bit of carplay like features, however.

Mikeincalgary

Around the time of your last payment.