Want to upgrade from 4.2 to MFT

[Beni]

Just bought a 2011 XLT for the wife. Its great...except it only has the basic 4.2 screen which doesn't have anything useful. How hard is it to buy a complete bezel and 8 inch MFT (ebay, salvage yard, etc) and swap it in? I've seen other Explorer install videos online, so that doesn't bother me. I'm just curious if it is a plug and play deal or am I in for a nightmare.

 

[sheltonfilms]

When I get a chance I'll compare some wiring diagrams and see what is involved. I think I have seen a guy do the same to a Taurus.

Parameters will have to programmed to the unit but tools are available (some are cheap too).

 

[Beni]

Thanks!

 

[LukerDooker]

Contact or review posts by jmr061.
This is 1 of his his sites;
http://www.fordpimods.com/
The process is listed on his other site that is only about installing MFT.

 

[jmr061]

Does it have SYNC?

The SM lists three systems, premium (4.2" display with no SYNC), premium plus (8" MFT non sony) and the MFT w/Sony.

If the SM is correct and you don't have even the base SYNC system, adding MFT will be a total nightmare.

 

[Beni]

It's pretty basic, so I'm assuming it has no synch. So...nightmare it is. Agh

 

[Yazan.Jarrar88]

Hello,
Can any of you advise on whether I can install the Sony system found on the limited edition on my Base 2014 explorer? If so how much does it cost usually and is it hard to install?

Thanks a lot

 

[peterk9]

Hello,
Can any of you advise on whether I can install the Sony system found on the limited edition on my Base 2014 explorer? If so how much does it cost usually and is it hard to install?

Thanks a lot

Welcome to the Forum.
Your thread has been merged with this one.

Peter

 

[Limbizpb]

Does anybody know if it's possible to swap out the displays and have everything work fine?

 

[peterk9]

Does anybody know if it's possible to swap out the displays and have everything work fine?

Welcome to the Forum
There was a thread where it showed a DIY video of this being done but I haven't been able to find it yet. There is a very handy 'Search' feature (upper right) on this Forum that can be very useful at times.

Peter

 

[Limbizpb]

Ok thanks

 

[Eugene Bryant]

Check out Radio-upgrade.com. Not OEM but looks like a cool plug and play alternative