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Apr 26, 2023 | 07:26 PM

Edd505

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From: Elephant Butte NM

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So I traded my 2015 F350 for a 2022 F350 to find I have to subscribe to navigation, I have a Sync 3 micro chip from an upgrade on that system. Can I use that map on the Sync4 system transferring it to a USB? I really don't want to pay them $80 for what was free on the earlier system. TIA.

Apr 26, 2023 | 08:31 PM

4wd6.7L

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You'll have to pay up or do as I suspect many do, just use your phone for nav.

I highly doubt the 2015 nav chip data will work on any 17+, Sync3 or Sync4.

Apr 26, 2023 | 08:44 PM

Ltngdrvr

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Yup, you're SOL on the nav, either pay or use your phone and have a factory nav map that tracks your truck but can't do anything else.
And, the factory nav is so absolutely basic, hardly any decent features compared to an aftermarket dash-top nav.
I paid to have mine work, just so I wouldn't have the nav screen not working, plus I hate android auto, too intrusive IMO.

Apr 26, 2023 | 08:50 PM

elee3

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$80 per year breaks down to $1.54 per week.

Apr 26, 2023 | 08:56 PM

Edd505

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Originally Posted by elee3

$80 per year breaks down to $1.54 per week.

Welcome to the new world of making more money, about $1 per thousand, then the audacity to charge more for navigation? Fifth SD and likely my last at this rate.

Apr 26, 2023 | 09:59 PM

Chingon

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This subscription model for features needs to stop. Pretty soon they'll charge $100/month if you want 10th gear.

Apr 26, 2023 | 11:04 PM

gSwift

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd505

Welcome to the new world of making more money, about $1 per thousand, then the audacity to charge more for navigation? Fifth SD and likely my last at this rate.

Well I can tell you from experience that with the GM,OnStar app, after the initial 1-month trial you can no longer remote start or lock/unlock your vehicle from your phone, and its $15 per month for those features if you want it. At least FordPass doesn't charge us to use those features.

I think you'll find that all the other manufacturers will be charging way more for their features.