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You would need a way to power it though. Or you could do like I did to my '17 Edge and install a smart charging USB power outlet from a newer Explorer in place of the 12V outlet for the 2nd row passengers. Wiring in the power converter is only 2 wires and uses all factory parts. Plus it supplies enough power to charge 2 iPads at the same time.
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Here is a link to the power inverter and USB cable. You will also need the wiring plug (can get the part number later) and outlet cover. Use the factory wiring from the 12V socket to tap into for the inverter. If you look up the outlet cover on fordparts.com use a Limited or Platinum Explorer as the charging ports are not available on the XLT.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-FORD-EX...xYCNuj&vxp=mtr
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From: Central Coast of California
Thanks!
Sorry about that, was messing with them and it didn't upload again.
Here is a link to the power inverter and USB cable. You will also need the wiring plug (can get the part number later) and outlet cover. Use the factory wiring from the 12V socket to tap into for the inverter. If you look up the outlet cover on fordparts.com use a Limited or Platinum Explorer as the charging ports are not available on the XLT.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-FORD-EX...xYCNuj&vxp=mtr
Here is a link to the power inverter and USB cable. You will also need the wiring plug (can get the part number later) and outlet cover. Use the factory wiring from the 12V socket to tap into for the inverter. If you look up the outlet cover on fordparts.com use a Limited or Platinum Explorer as the charging ports are not available on the XLT.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-FORD-EX...xYCNuj&vxp=mtr
Thats awesome! Thanks.
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Here is the link for the outlet covers. The dual plug version I used and shown in the pictures is 19A495A on the diagram. If you want to use the single outlet version as not to cut up your vehicle as much use 19A495B. The single outlet is used inside the center console of the Explorer and will require minor trimming to fit where a 12V cigar outlet is. If you really want the factory look, the dual outlet charging ports are available on the '17 F150 so you could get the trim piece for the back of the center console and the cover would snap right in.
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...xplorer#Search
Link for the dual USB cable. 14D202D
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...ord=usb#Search
Link for power converter. 19G317B
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...harging#Search
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...xplorer#Search
Link for the dual USB cable. 14D202D
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...ord=usb#Search
Link for power converter. 19G317B
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Ca...harging#Search
Last edited by 27sport; Feb 5, 2017 at 07:29 PM.
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Not to bring up old stuff....
For those of you doubters out there....:F-150, MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC SEFI NA, Magnetic
VIN Number: 1FTEW1EF8GFC35812
Primary Features
Build Date: 23.05.2016
Vehicle Line: F-150
Cab Style: Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Series: 150
Engine: MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC SEFI NA
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: Dual Zone Auto Temp Control A/C
Territory: (+)"ARE"
Paint: Magnetic
Interior Colour: Ebony Interior
Sync II
Sync 3 isnt available until the 2017 model year on export models. That's not what the dealer told me, but that's for a different thread.
Thanks guys for the info.
VIN Number: 1FTEW1EF8GFC35812
Primary Features
Build Date: 23.05.2016
Vehicle Line: F-150
Cab Style: Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Series: 150
Engine: MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC SEFI NA
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: Dual Zone Auto Temp Control A/C
Territory: (+)"ARE"
Paint: Magnetic
Interior Colour: Ebony Interior
Sync II
Sync 3 isnt available until the 2017 model year on export models. That's not what the dealer told me, but that's for a different thread.
Thanks guys for the info.
I'm new here so I'm scrolling through all of this. Couldn't help myself. Ran the VIN and the window sticker says Sync 3. I've never seen Sync 2 on a 2016 F-150 of any kind. Sync 3 was out before the 2016 F-150 was out.
So if it truly has sync 2 (a simple picture of the screen would determine that) then it sounds like someone in the factory goofed, but I find that highly unlikely.
OK before I get yelled at I get back on topic.
Seth (glad to be here. wish I found this place sooner!)
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You need to delete SYNC from your phone and delete your phone from SYNC and re-pair them.
I need to verify this but here's what I believe is the naming on iPhones. With v2.0, which is a delivered version on new vehicles, it shows Ford Explorer(or whatever vehicle you have) with version 2.2 it shows Bluetooth, with version 1.0, v1.1, MFT or basic SYNC it shows as SYNC.
I need to verify this but here's what I believe is the naming on iPhones. With v2.0, which is a delivered version on new vehicles, it shows Ford Explorer(or whatever vehicle you have) with version 2.2 it shows Bluetooth, with version 1.0, v1.1, MFT or basic SYNC it shows as SYNC.
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Problems with Sync 3 2.2 update.
I installed the unofficial version on my 2016 f150- XLT with Nav without any problems. I loaned the same USB stick to my friend to update his Sync 3 and he has had nothing but trouble. The radio no longer works as well as his blue tooth. He brought it to the dealer and they can't figure it out. I personally tried every reset option possible and the darn thing still won't work. Ford is ordering a new radio for his truck to see if that will solve the problem.
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I installed the unofficial version on my 2016 f150- XLT with Nav without any problems. I loaned the same USB stick to my friend to update his Sync 3 and he has had nothing but trouble. The radio no longer works as well as his blue tooth. He brought it to the dealer and they can't figure it out. I personally tried every reset option possible and the darn thing still won't work. Ford is ordering a new radio for his truck to see if that will solve the problem.
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Based on the fact he mentioned stick (singular) and not sticks (plural) you may be correct. The non-navigation update is a 2 part installation and a single stick could not have properly installed the update on a non-navigation system.