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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 04:05 PM
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I have the 8" Sync 2 in my 2015. My buddy told me Ford can upgrade to the Sync 3 for $100. Any truth to this?
Highly unlikely. But for the right amount of money anything is possible. I don't think 100$ will cut it tho. Def ask your buddy where he heard this and get back to us.
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DontCome2MyHouse
I have the 8" Sync 2 in my 2015. My buddy told me Ford can upgrade to the Sync 3 for $100. Any truth to this?
you sure can...for only an additional $1900 that your buddy quoted you...

http://www.oemautopartsco.com/produc...ant=6929649153
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Did a Ford rep tell you that? Theoretically the new software should run, it might run a bit slower since the 2015 trucks have slower processors in our units, but it SHOULD run if you can get it installed (and if Ford can upgrade GREAT).

It's like when iPhone came out with a new OS. If you had a new phone it worked fine, but an older phone ran it slower... same concept.

As for getting NAV on. I don't know any dealers who will do it, as it goes against what they do. There are a few 3rd party companies who will sell you the actual nav/radio unit that you swap out that is programmed to work. It's expensive, about $1,000 or so if I recall maybe $1,500
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 04:12 PM
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This is the site I found btw, not sure how legit it is, etc...

http://www.4dtech.com/navigation/myfordtouch/
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4TruckLEDS.com
Did a Ford rep tell you that? Theoretically the new software should run, it might run a bit slower since the 2015 trucks have slower processors in our units, but it SHOULD run if you can get it installed (and if Ford can upgrade GREAT).

It's like when iPhone came out with a new OS. If you had a new phone it worked fine, but an older phone ran it slower... same concept.

As for getting NAV on. I don't know any dealers who will do it, as it goes against what they do. There are a few 3rd party companies who will sell you the actual nav/radio unit that you swap out that is programmed to work. It's expensive, about $1,000 or so if I recall maybe $1,500
It's highly unlikely that an upgrade would work on a 2015. It's based on a Windows operating system, while 2016's are Blackberry.
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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No nav on the small screen that I know of. MyFord touch you can find the modules online and ask for the vin to see if they have the nav license on it. Then you can program it with forscan (see sticky). So you would need the sync module, screen and bezel. And then repin your wiring harness with the link I provided above.
how about the sd card reader? do i need one of those?
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DontCome2MyHouse
I have the 8" Sync 2 in my 2015. My buddy told me Ford can upgrade to the Sync 3 for $100. Any truth to this?
Your buddy knows not of what he speaks.
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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how about the sd card reader? do i need one of those?
Yes that is used for the nav card.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4TruckLEDS.com
Did a Ford rep tell you that? Theoretically the new software should run, it might run a bit slower since the 2015 trucks have slower processors in our units, but it SHOULD run if you can get it installed (and if Ford can upgrade GREAT).

It's like when iPhone came out with a new OS. If you had a new phone it worked fine, but an older phone ran it slower... same concept.

As for getting NAV on. I don't know any dealers who will do it, as it goes against what they do. There are a few 3rd party companies who will sell you the actual nav/radio unit that you swap out that is programmed to work. It's expensive, about $1,000 or so if I recall maybe $1,500
I'm sure it's technically possible, but there would be no way to load Sync 3 software on the old APIM. For Sync 3, you need new APIM, 8" touch screen, and someone who has access to set up the APIM. I've been wanting to upgrade my 2015 to Sync 3, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Dealerships won't help you unless you know someone who works in service.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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3k for this bad boy
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-u5kIrmM...2591265&awdv=m
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