I have used plain old google maps when I need navigation. The little woman inside has a nice voice and all, but I'm happy with just the map display. I clip it to a little holder that clips onto one of the vanes of the upper vent. With the phone placed up there, it gets a solid GPS signal, and works better than any built-in nav that I've ever seen or used. Plus it's free (not counting all the data that google downloads from it).

 

Like the one from this article? I could go with that.
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I think Google Maps and Waze are both owned by Google. I use Google maps all the time when I travel because they have walking and public transportation options. I just got back from New York & used Google maps to get all over the city. When I'm driving my vehicle I like the display on the dash. It's right there easy to see and use. Too bad we can use the built-in display as our phone display kind of like how you can plug a monitor into your laptop.

 

That is actually a great fix. Reps sent.

 

That is a nice solution. Thanks for posting.

 

10 min and $800 gets your factory Nav. I did it in mine the week I got it. I too thought the 8" screen got the Nav. I was wrong and it was too late.

 

Same here
Does the fact that the one posted above has live traffic allow map updates to be downloaded without connecting to a computer?

 

No you still must connect to the computer to upload the new maps.

There is a sd card slot. I believe you can use that for extra memory.

 

So this would work, if you have the 8 inch screen, but what if you don't. Is there a way to upgrade to that with out spending an arm and a leg?

 

I went into a car audio shop and they quoted me $2600 for an Alpine system with a 9" screen. Too rich for my blood. I also think replacing the screen along with the rest of the stuff with "OEM" stuff would be pricey.

 

IIRC it's a $350 option from the 301a package. If you must have the factory system you would probably come out ahead trading for a truck that has it.

I like all the fancy touch-screen wizardry, but my 4.2" screen system does the job just fine.

 

That's what I'm thinking. I have a back up camera and my phone GPS works well, as long as I'm also listening to my music via the bluetooth. Doesn't bother me, though, the girl-friend does get a little tired of Dwight, ***** and Chris when we are on road trips.

 

Likewise. The 4.2" screen is great compared to the ~~ 2.5" integrated into the rear view mirror on the 2012 Tacoma. Although it's a tough call, as the rear view mirror is closer to your face, so the smaller screen is somewhat easier to see (for me). It's what made me start looking at 6" and 7" after market displays.

I've talked to Metra, and they are putting together a after-market dash kit for the 2015/6 F-150.

 

Being lost is the joy of the automotive era! Most great bar, restaurants, experiences in my life were the result of being "lost". Life directs you NOT tech.

 

Was fooling around on the ford Owners site, and came across they Sent to SYNC Service. Has anyone used this? Does anyone know which systems this works with. When selecting with system I have, it looks like the 4.2 in screen is an available option. Of course, I don't know the rest of my information for my truck. I supposed I could go look it up. It basicly looks like it's 6 steps, and you don't need to have navigation for it to work.
1. Use Mapquest
2. Select Send > Car > include the active mobile phone number in you SYNC owner account
3. Use voice activation and say 'services' (i'm sure it won't like my accent).
4. Say Yes when it asks you if you want directions to your previously selected destination. (see item 3 when it comes to understanding).
5. Drive with turn by turn navigation.

It would be pretty cool if it works just like that, with all head units, even the base model head unit.. I haven't tried it yet...