SYNC questions
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,895
Likes: 183
SYNC questions
So Sync 3 gives you the 10" screen in the center of the truck. With Sync 3 you can use Android Auto correct? Do you still have Sync's navigation system? Its just not voice activated? And they want an extra $500 to turn on voice navigation for Sync?
Making sure I understand the options.
Making sure I understand the options.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,738
Likes: 103
From: FL
Non-nav Sync3 works with Android auto so Google maps, Waze, etc... It's still voice activated (through Google assistant and the buttons on steering wheel) and works great. I'd never pay extra for the factory nav myself.
Keep in mind that Android auto only works when phone is plugged into USB port.
Keep in mind that Android auto only works when phone is plugged into USB port.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,738
Likes: 103
From: FL
The thing Ford nav HAD going for it was the ability to work without a cellular data connection. Now you can download map sections to google maps or Waze ahead of time so they will work in areas with no data but can still navigate with stand-alone gps signal.
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't. EDIT: It was confirmed that Android Auto CAN send this to cluster with Sync 3.4, see post 8
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't. EDIT: It was confirmed that Android Auto CAN send this to cluster with Sync 3.4, see post 8
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 175
Likes: 7
From: NW Suburban Chicago
The thing Ford nav HAD going for it was the ability to work without a cellular data connection. Now you can download map sections to google maps or Waze ahead of time so they will work in areas with no data but can still navigate with stand-alone gps signal.
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't.
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,738
Likes: 103
From: FL
Google purchased waze in 2013 and has since integrated the features into google maps. You can see the same information on road hazards, speed traps, etc... The only downside is I haven't found a way to report these through the android auto interface.
Trending Topics
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 602
Likes: 2
The thing Ford nav HAD going for it was the ability to work without a cellular data connection. Now you can download map sections to google maps or Waze ahead of time so they will work in areas with no data but can still navigate with stand-alone gps signal.
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't.
Upper trims can send the factory navigation to the cluster screen which Android auto can't.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
It’s a 99.9% certainty that screens larger than the current 8 inch will start and appear in the 2021 F150 first and trickle down to the SD’s a year later or maybe in the 2021 SD.
Unfortunately, I’m sure one will have to jump up to a trim package above the XLT to get it.
Unfortunately, I’m sure one will have to jump up to a trim package above the XLT to get it.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
I know it’s possible on Apple CarPlay because I do it all the time but I’m not sure about Android Auto.
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
I'm a new fan of Google Maps with Android Auto. I was liking the Ford NAV until I changed my route while on a Ford NAV route. Ford Nav would not "recalculate" and insisted on going back to where I veered off the route even when I got to my destination.