New 12 Inch Sync Screen
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2017
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I don't think the screen can be upgraded from the 2017 to 2021 models with the 8" screen. I just pulled the entire dash apart on our new 2022 to color match all of the trim and it looks like the main dash assembly is completely different.
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Tuned
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: Long Beach
sync version doesn’t matter to me, I am just wanting the larger screen
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2006
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We have the 12" + Sync 4 in a new 2021 F-150. I like it, looking forward to using it in the 2022 F-350. Sync 4 doesn't seem much buggier than Sync 3 was in the 2020 F-350. Most of the issues I see are actually with Android Auto. If I feel the need to go back to a simpler day in time, I can grab my carry case of cassettes and drive the 1993 F-350 XLT. I'm still kinda mad at it for eating my Beach Boys tape.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 856
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From: SoCal
I think it gave the interior a more upscale look.
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3rd Gear
Joined: May 2022
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Get new infotainment system from 2022 model to 2019 limited model
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2018
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you’re gonna need the upper dash, the radio bezel, the APIM, the screen, you’ll have to modify the connector to the APIM I think you have to cut 2 wires or something. Since you won’t be able to connect to fords networks you won’t be able to use navigation either. The only thing you’re gaining is the 12” screen and wireless CarPlay beyond that you’re not getting anything worth the effort. Ford is already ditching sync 4 and moving to android automotive(not to be confused with android auto). So sync 4 is already a dead platform
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2022
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It may be worth it
For me Android Auto and Apple Car play WIRELESS is a huge deal... Will the steering wheel controls work? If they do i don't really use any other Ford sync festures... BTW thanks for the reply i have a Limited 2019 and i really want to keep this truck for at least 10 years... Are there any features that Android Auto doesn't have that i would be missing? Thanks
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2018
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For me Android Auto and Apple Car play WIRELESS is a huge deal... Will the steering wheel controls work? If they do i don't really use any other Ford sync festures... BTW thanks for the reply i have a Limited 2019 and i really want to keep this truck for at least 10 years... Are there any features that Android Auto doesn't have that i would be missing? Thanks
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2022
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I put an AM 10" Android head unit in my Ranger. When the headlights come on it triggers dark mode which I like better 24/7 so I turn on the fog lights if I'm going any distance. Eventually, I'll just connect the light lead to power and be done with it.
Is there a dark mode on the Ford unit? Maybe a Forescan setting?
Is there a dark mode on the Ford unit? Maybe a Forescan setting?
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2022
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The Dongle it is
Android automotive(not to be confused with Android auto) will most likely have Google maps as it’s navigation. It will be less quirky I imagine also! Wireless CarPlay, get the dongle it’s much cheaper and probably works better. Sync 4 wireless CarPlay on the sync 4 likes to drop connection often