Connecting Phone to Explorer for maps

[Jason_2016_Sport]

Hello people,

I signed up and did the best I could to search for similar posts. My skills for search must not be wonderful as I couldn't find a good explanation. I'd be surprised if this topic hasn't been gone over a few times. Anyways... here goes. My wife and I just brought home a 2016 Sport last weekend only to find out that it was not equipped with navigation. She's not happy. I'm not really interested in purchasing an $800 navigation upgrade. From what I'm reading people are very happy simply plugging their phones into the USB port and using the maps. My wife has an Iphone 5 or 6. I have an older Android based phone. I'm a big fan of Google Maps.

My research is showing a couple of Apps available.... Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Should either of these work? Is one better than the other?

The cat's meow would be finding a step by step instruction on how to use either with our car. If there is already a link somewhere here in the forum that would be fantastic.

Thanks for your time!
Jason

 

[RhinoQuartz]

Welcome to the forum!

Have you searched your owners manual? It has a wealth of information to help you set up your vehicle to your liking.

Here is a link to view our digitally (you'll have to select your vehicle) - Find Your Owner Manual | Official Ford Owner Site

 

[bigtexan99]

Surprised the Sport does not have navigation, I thought all the Sports did. Maybe you are just missing the SD memory Card that contains the maps? The SD card can be found on Amazon or eBay. https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Lincoln-Navigation-Canada-Updates/dp/B07D8R1KHM Before buying I would stop by a Ford dealer and have them verify if the car is equippped with Nav or not. You could also ask to borrow a SD card from a new car on the lot and see if it works.

As far as Apple Car Play or Android Auto, I believe neither will work with the 2016 Sport. You need a 2017 and up Explorer equipped with Sync 3. 2016 and down Explorers came with Sync 2.

If you want to replace your Sync2 system with a Sync3 system, that can be done, check the modified forums, but as I recall its 4-800 dollars for all the parts.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Jason.
Voice Activated Navigation was optional on the 400A package and standard on the 401A package. Therefore you must have the 400A package.

Peter