Anyone Replaced Ford Sync 3? Need Some Advice




That price is crazy good. I paid $600 getting parts from junkyards and doing the programming myself.

Just so you know, Sync 3.4 only came with 2019+ models. If you have a 2016-2019 unit, there won’t be any more updates.

@Aaron
You can install 3.4 manually using a USB drive.

@Aaron
Appreciate it. I always stay on top of updates, but mine was stuck at 3.00000 or whatever. I thought maybe I just missed an update, but now it makes sense. Honestly, 3.4 is great. If your system is getting laggy, I’d say upgrading is worth it.

I want to do this upgrade, but the Forscan programming is holding me back.

Stephen said:
I want to do this upgrade, but the Forscan programming is holding me back.

I upgraded from Sync 1 to Sync 3 and added a factory backup camera. Now the camera doesn’t work, and none of the HVAC controls show up on the screen. I can’t find any clear instructions on how to fix it.

@Amory
Check out my second Sync upgrade guide. I covered that issue in there.

Wait, so you got the full kit plus programming and software for just $270?

Hayley said:
Wait, so you got the full kit plus programming and software for just $270?

Yeah, my 2018 already had Sync 3, but my APIM died. I bought a replacement APIM, and it came with 3.4. Based on what people here are saying, that version isn’t meant for 2016-2018 models, so I guess I got lucky.

@Oakley
So did you send your old module to them, or did they sell you a new one?

Hayley said:
@Oakley
So did you send your old module to them, or did they sell you a new one?

I just bought the new one from them. They asked for my VIN to program it with the correct settings. They didn’t need my old one back, so it was just a straight swap. Pretty much plug-and-play after they set it up.

@Oakley
Got it. What’s the name of the company?

Hayley said:
@Oakley
Got it. What’s the name of the company?

I got it from revampmyride.com. I actually found them while scrolling eBay—saw their site in the listing and went straight to their website. There are a lot of sellers on eBay, but I’d avoid anything shipping from China.

@Oakley
Thanks. I’ll check them out.

Nice. Who did you buy it from?

Sydney said:
Nice. Who did you buy it from?

Finally… I’ve been driving around with no sound for almost two years. Feels like I might actually fix it now.

I wish they would pin my Sync 3 upgrade guides on this forum. It would save so many people from these headaches.

Nice! I’m thinking about doing this upgrade too. Any issues after installing?