Upgrade to a SYNC 2 or 3 in a 4th Gen

[Brian Jordan]

I don't currently mind the original head unit in my 2010. It has all the features I'd like, but the screen is a tad small and it's starting to look a little dated. My GPS maps are also sorely outdated (originals) and in need of what I recently found out is an expensive and time consuming Ford update. I'd considered an aftermarket head unit, but I like the OEM look, fit and finish of the factory unit. My ex had the SYNC 2 with My Ford Touch in her '14 Focus ST and I really liked the lay out as well as the 8" screen.

Is this a possible/practical upgrade? I figured picking up a used head unit on Ebay still had to be half the cost or better than anything the aftermarket has to offer?

 

[Brian Jordan]

*crickets

 

[Brian Jordan]

Dead forum, or dead topic?

 

[Bruce Towler]

I'm new here having just bought my 14 Friday but from what I have found on other threads ( Explorer Audio upgrade(s) ) you are looking at a costly upgrade. Some have suggested this as an option but I am not quite ready to order something I can't see first M254 Ford Explorer Media SatNav 2012-15 – RoadNavi .

I'm to the point of going with the Metra console and a Kenwood digital media receiver with Android Auto even thought the Metra does not retain the factory look or a/c controls. Metra 99-5847CH Dash and Wiring Kit (Charcoal Gray)

 

[Brian Jordan]

I'm new here having just bought my 14 Friday but from what I have found on other threads ( Explorer Audio upgrade(s) ) you are looking at a costly upgrade. Some have suggested this as an option but I am not quite ready to order something I can't see first M254 Ford Explorer Media SatNav 2012-15 – RoadNavi .

I'm to the point of going with the Metra console and a Kenwood digital media receiver with Android Auto even thought the Metra does not retain the factory look or a/c controls. Metra 99-5847CH Dash and Wiring Kit (Charcoal Gray)

Thanks for the reply Bruce. I guess this isn't an easy, or common swap....so I'll probably just keep my OE system for the time being. Would love to modernise it with a larger, more updated screen, but don't want to take the chance of losing any of my factory functionality. Seems Ford made the SYNC systems a little more complex than they needed to be?