Neaphoto Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I know this might be a long shot but does anyone know if it is possible to add the Ford Factory Navigation after the fact. I bought a 2016 F150 XLT with Sync 3 off a lot and it didn't have navigation and I have come to the conclusion that I would really rather have the nav on the 8in Sync screen then my small garmin screen. So if anyone has added navigation after the fact or have any knowledge if this is even possible i would greatly appreciate it. I know you can add nav to a 2015 F150 with MFT but i can't seem to find anything for a 2016 with Sync 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patgoon16 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 No you can't add it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaphoto Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 thanks, That really stinks. So i'm guessing this is a scam then? http://www.oemautopartsco.com/products/ford-sync-3-gps-navigation-upgrade-with-carplay-auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punch-card Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Search this forum for this company, I pretty sure this is the company that upgrades the Sync2 hardware to Sync 3 hardware. But also remember, you probably don't have all the hardware to do Nav, antenna... etc, but that is a guess. You might send them an email, but I sense the impression of a "Rock and a hard place". $$$$$ thanks, That really stinks. So i'm guessing this is a scam then? http://www.oemautopartsco.com/products/ford-sync-3-gps-navigation-upgrade-with-carplay-auto Edited August 29, 2016 by punch-card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaphoto Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yea, thats what it sounds like to me to unfortunately. Talked with my Ford dealer and they said the truck would actually need a completely new wiring harness. It's amazing they would go from just needing to change a module behind the screen of a 2015 to needing a brand new wiring harness for 2016. Oh well I guess that's just my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patgoon16 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 $$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkenny28 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 thanks, That really stinks. So i'm guessing this is a scam then? http://www.oemautopartsco.com/products/ford-sync-3-gps-navigation-upgrade-with-carplay-auto Not a scam. You would likely have to swap out your current unit for one with the nav plus you would need antennas. I have dealt with that company for my MFT to Sync 3 upgrade on my 2015 Mustang and really wish I would have dealt with forum user OEMRadiosolutions aka Jesse out of Dallas instead. He is on a couple forums and his support is top notch. I would email him as he will absolutely know what you would have to do to get nav on your system. From my understanding the local dealerships in Dallas use him for after sale nav upgrades for their customers. As a matter of fact that company OEMautopartsco uses him to program their stuff anyway so I would recommend dealing directly with Jesse. I didn't head my own advice and I am regretting it daily. Anyway, his email is OEMRadiosolutions@gmail.com and you can find alot of his posts over on the mustang6g.com forums. If you direct message him over there (or maybe on here, not sure) he generally gets back to you almost immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben senise Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 If your sync 3 gets updated with Android auto, you should probably be able to use Google maps on the big screen. That's what I'm waiting for. wintrmte and punch-card 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintrmte Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 If your sync 3 gets updated with Android auto, you should probably be able to use Google maps on the big screen. That's what I'm waiting for. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaphoto Posted August 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not a scam. You would likely have to swap out your current unit for one with the nav plus you would need antennas. I have dealt with that company for my MFT to Sync 3 upgrade on my 2015 Mustang and really wish I would have dealt with forum user OEMRadiosolutions aka Jesse out of Dallas instead. He is on a couple forums and his support is top notch. I would email him as he will absolutely know what you would have to do to get nav on your system. From my understanding the local dealerships in Dallas use him for after sale nav upgrades for their customers. As a matter of fact that company OEMautopartsco uses him to program their stuff anyway so I would recommend dealing directly with Jesse. I didn't head my own advice and I am regretting it daily. Anyway, his email is OEMRadiosolutions@gmail.com and you can find alot of his posts over on the mustang6g.com forums. If you direct message him over there (or maybe on here, not sure) he generally gets back to you almost immediately. Thanks for the contact information. I will get ahold of Jesse and see what he thinks and see what all he can do for me! If your sync 3 gets updated with Android auto, you should probably be able to use Google maps on the big screen. That's what I'm waiting for. Yea i am waiting for the Sync 3 v 2.0 update as well so i can use carplay. Though the reason why i was wondering about factory nav is right after i got the truck i took it on a 3k mile trip to the coast of Maine and didn't always have cell service. So that made me realized that if i didn't have cell service i wouldn't have navigation when using my phone through car play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben senise Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 . So that made me realized that if i didn't have cell service i wouldn't have navigation when using my phone through car play. Google maps now allows you to download maps on your phone or tablet. I'm not positive since I haven't tried it but I think you can get navigation while using the downloaded maps and no cell signal. I keep meaning to try it but haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsawyer Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 How long before Sync 3 with Android? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitechnc Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 How long before Sync 3 with Android? Support is now saying later this year. http://fordsyncforum.com/index.php?/topic/5216-sync-3-update/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalonf150 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have Sync 3 without Sat Nav. Waiting on Android Auto for free upgrade. Can't justify $1500 for Nav upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngrevolution Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Not a scam. You would likely have to swap out your current unit for one with the nav plus you would need antennas. I have dealt with that company for my MFT to Sync 3 upgrade on my 2015 Mustang and really wish I would have dealt with forum user OEMRadiosolutions aka Jesse out of Dallas instead. He is on a couple forums and his support is top notch. I would email him as he will absolutely know what you would have to do to get nav on your system. From my understanding the local dealerships in Dallas use him for after sale nav upgrades for their customers. As a matter of fact that company OEMautopartsco uses him to program their stuff anyway so I would recommend dealing directly with Jesse. I didn't head my own advice and I am regretting it daily. Anyway, his email is OEMRadiosolutions@gmail.com and you can find alot of his posts over on the mustang6g.com forums. If you direct message him over there (or maybe on here, not sure) he generally gets back to you almost immediately. Plus 1 for Jesse. He is great! He can 100% get nav working for you. As stated he might have to swap out your APIM which is the brain behind your screen. It's a little pricy but worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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