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Old 02-11-2017, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mcculligan
Would it work with a 2016 unit from an Explorer XLT? I can buy one for $240 with the apim w/nav. Where did you get the bezel? I've been looking everywhere!???
It should, you can get the SYNC 3 APIM from any Ford vehicle but just be reminded that if you get the screen too, the brackets won't line up with the holes on the F150. So you will need to alter them for find some F150 brackets. My SYNC 3 system came from a '16 Mustang and I was able to swap brackets with Jesse at OEM Radio Solutions for free since he is a nice guy and needed the Mustang brackets more anyways.

*Also, if you get a APIM from another vehicle or from a different trim, remember to program it with Forscan to a vehicle similar to yours to retain similar functions.

For the bezel I checked ebay constantly and found one for $198 shipped.
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[QUOTE=StangMan04;5179137]It should, you can get the SYNC 3 APIM from any Ford vehicle but just be reminded that if you get the screen too, the brackets won't line up with the holes on the F150. So you will need to alter them for find some F150 brackets. My SYNC 3 system came from a '16 Mustang and I was able to swap brackets with Jesse at OEM Radio Solutions for free since he is a nice guy and needed the Mustang brackets more anyways.

*Also, if you get a APIM from another vehicle or from a different trim, remember to program it with Forscan to a vehicle similar to yours to retain similar functions.

For the bezel I checked ebay constantly and found one for $198 shouldQUOTE]

I have a 4” radio in my 2016 f150 right now. I have a 8” in radio and they wont plug in properly. What will i need to buy to make this work?

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Originally Posted by StangMan04
It should, you can get the SYNC 3 APIM from any Ford vehicle but just be reminded that if you get the screen too, the brackets won't line up with the holes on the F150. So you will need to alter them for find some F150 brackets. My SYNC 3 system came from a '16 Mustang and I was able to swap brackets with Jesse at OEM Radio Solutions for free since he is a nice guy and needed the Mustang brackets more anyways.

*Also, if you get a APIM from another vehicle or from a different trim, remember to program it with Forscan to a vehicle similar to yours to retain similar functions.

For the bezel I checked ebay constantly and found one for $198 shouldQUOTE]

I have a 4” radio in my 2016 f150 right now. I have a 8” in radio and they wont plug in properly. What will i need to buy to make this work?
A conversion harness.....and forscan to program, and bezel for 8" screen

​​​​​​https://www.4dtech.com/4-to-8-pnp-us...ss-for-sync-3/
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Default I just saw a Sony upgrade for our f150 but won't be out until Aug this year

Originally Posted by 61927
Hey guys here's a question. Has anyone found an "OEM" head-unit upgrade for a 2016 (base model unit) to The SYNC 3? Picture of what I mean...

Is their a kit you can buy to convert from base to upgraded?




Standard Head Unit



SYNC Touchscreen Headunit
There is an upgrade coming out in Aug or early September.



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