Looking for new head unit / stereo for 2014 Lariat
08-09-2018, 06:44 PM
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Looking for new head unit / stereo for 2014 Lariat
Hi all,
I've been doing some research and was really looking forward to getting the TS setup for my truck until I called them and found out it's for 2015+ while my truck is a 2014. I have Sync w/ MyFord Touch (with unlocked GPS and a few other things) and I swapped out all speakers (and tweeters). I am looking at this Kicker 8" sub for either behind the rear seat or under it - https://amzn.to/2On2tlG
Ideally I would like an Android based, touch screen unit that will work with my climate control (I can only activate climate controlled seats via the screen). Would be nice to have XM or Sirius but would be even nicer to have WiFi so I can tether.
Can anyone recommend anything? I do have a reverse camera.
Thanks.
I've been doing some research and was really looking forward to getting the TS setup for my truck until I called them and found out it's for 2015+ while my truck is a 2014. I have Sync w/ MyFord Touch (with unlocked GPS and a few other things) and I swapped out all speakers (and tweeters). I am looking at this Kicker 8" sub for either behind the rear seat or under it - https://amzn.to/2On2tlG
Ideally I would like an Android based, touch screen unit that will work with my climate control (I can only activate climate controlled seats via the screen). Would be nice to have XM or Sirius but would be even nicer to have WiFi so I can tether.
Can anyone recommend anything? I do have a reverse camera.
Thanks.
Last edited by 2014 F150 Lariat; 08-09-2018 at 11:44 PM.
08-10-2018, 02:47 PM
#2
Hi all,
I've been doing some research and was really looking forward to getting the TS setup for my truck until I called them and found out it's for 2015+ while my truck is a 2014. I have Sync w/ MyFord Touch (with unlocked GPS and a few other things) and I swapped out all speakers (and tweeters). I am looking at this Kicker 8" sub for either behind the rear seat or under it - https://amzn.to/2On2tlG
Ideally I would like an Android based, touch screen unit that will work with my climate control (I can only activate climate controlled seats via the screen). Would be nice to have XM or Sirius but would be even nicer to have WiFi so I can tether.
Can anyone recommend anything? I do have a reverse camera.
Thanks.
I've been doing some research and was really looking forward to getting the TS setup for my truck until I called them and found out it's for 2015+ while my truck is a 2014. I have Sync w/ MyFord Touch (with unlocked GPS and a few other things) and I swapped out all speakers (and tweeters). I am looking at this Kicker 8" sub for either behind the rear seat or under it - https://amzn.to/2On2tlG
Ideally I would like an Android based, touch screen unit that will work with my climate control (I can only activate climate controlled seats via the screen). Would be nice to have XM or Sirius but would be even nicer to have WiFi so I can tether.
Can anyone recommend anything? I do have a reverse camera.
Thanks.
Have a big budget? I would add a sub and see how you like it.
08-13-2018, 10:28 AM
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08-13-2018, 03:52 PM
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I did the upgrade to Sync 3 and I love it. I bought apim/screen from a junkyard, bought the hub stuff from amazon, then sold myfordtouch and came out even in the upgrade. Only thing I lost was factory nav, but apple car play does everything I need it to so I was good with that.
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08-13-2018, 03:58 PM
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I did the upgrade to Sync 3 and I love it. I bought apim/screen from a junkyard, bought the hub stuff from amazon, then sold myfordtouch and came out even in the upgrade. Only thing I lost was factory nav, but apple car play does everything I need it to so I was good with that.
08-14-2018, 06:23 PM
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https://www.4dtech.com/sync-3-retrof...adapter-gen-1/
https://www.4dtech.com/large-to-medi...pter-sync-2-3/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Genuine...LH_TitleDesc=0
I was wrong, bought these items here. Also, remember that it doesn't have to be a sync 3 screen/APIM from a f-150. It can be from any ford vehicle with sync 3. Mine came out of a fusion hybrid, i just had to modify the OEM brackets of my sync 2. I paid 185 for a screen/APIM from a junk yard. the 400+ navigation wasn't worth it to me. Just remember, whatever vehicle it is from, you'll have to change the as-built data using forscan.
https://www.4dtech.com/large-to-medi...pter-sync-2-3/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Genuine...LH_TitleDesc=0
I was wrong, bought these items here. Also, remember that it doesn't have to be a sync 3 screen/APIM from a f-150. It can be from any ford vehicle with sync 3. Mine came out of a fusion hybrid, i just had to modify the OEM brackets of my sync 2. I paid 185 for a screen/APIM from a junk yard. the 400+ navigation wasn't worth it to me. Just remember, whatever vehicle it is from, you'll have to change the as-built data using forscan.