Hugefire

Last spring I bought a used 2010 F150 XLT and I'm looking to possibly replace the stock stereo with a DVD unit, mostly so I can monitor a rear view camera (don't want a separate monitor on the dash, and replacing the mirror costs about the same as a new stereo). My truck has Sync, and I'm wondering why I should retain it. Currently, I only use Sync for hands free calling and occasionally playing music from my iPhone. Every head unit I've looked at has Bluetooth built in and they all have iPhones controls. To retain the Sync requires buying a Maestro ADS-MRR Factory Integration Adapter for $150 ($75 if I buy everything through Crutchfield). I'm planning on buying the steering wheel controls adapter whether I retain the Sync or not. What else does Sync do that would justify keeping it?

Bryson

I wouldn't really worry bout keeping it. Every car with sync I've been around the sync goes out eventually anyways.

Feathermerchant

Remember the Maestro also allows you to retain the steering wheel controls.
One thing you get with Sync is 911 notification in case of an accident.

Hugefire

I think I got confused with this. The Maestro is the way to go if I decide on a Kenwood receiver and want to keep Sync.The adapter must just be the vehicle specific final hookup. For any other brand of stereo, I'd need the PAC MS-FRD1 Factory Integration Adapter to retain Sync, plus a PAC SWI-RC for the steering wheel controls. Which is a better interface, the PAC or the Maestro.
So the truck calls 911 automatically in case of an accident? Even with the basic Sync system? I know OnStar does that, but didn't know about that feature with Sync.

RLXXI

I think that only works if you pay for the services subscription, but I could be wrong.

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Feathermerchant

Rnlcomp may be right. I bought a Ford certified used truck and it may be a free one year subscription or something. It uses a paired phone and the GPS receiver in the truck to make the call. I don't know for sure if it needs a subscription. The Maestro is flashed (programmed for your car/head unit combo so it is pretty versatile. I bought the DNX890HD so I also have 2 vehicle specific screens - tire pressure/voltage/check engine, and a configurable gauge screen. It also has Garmin navigation.

RLXXI

When I bought my truck (new) it came with 3 days of services IIRC then I had to pony up $60/yr for services, I re upped again seeing's it's only $5/mth.

On star is the same way, a subscription is required.

Whether or not the phone that's paired auto calls when the airbags deploy is beyond me because I don't really wish to test that theory LOL.

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Wyo11Scab

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My new 2011 came with 2 years sub.

Wyo11Scab

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Some people leave SYNC disconnected after they go aftermarket BT

Wyo11Scab

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There is a universal Maestro so you don't have to use Kenwood. Pretty sure it won't call 911.