They do make a Nav 8” sync 4 APIM. That said, Sync 4 Nav would be a no go since it is subscription based and would require a new TCU and gateway module with the Ethernet network to function.
I love the Maverick truck club. Can't wait to see what's next 
Sync 4 is the newest Ford infotainment system that supersedes Sync 3. Largest differences between the 8” systems are UI and wireless CarPlay/android auto. Sync 4 has multiple screen sizes though unlike most of the Sync 3 systems.
I did. Wasn’t too difficult with the proper wiring diagrams and pinouts.
Benefits over a dongle like this ?So I figured I would go ahead and start this thread. @propp2531 and I have been working in the background on the potential of swapping Sync 4 into our trucks. Non Sync 3 Maverick systems present a challenge since an APIM does not actually exist as a separate module. The screen and software are run directly from the ACM. This means an adapter harness must be made to add in the required APIM and the ACM has to be swapped for a sync 3 based ACM. Thankfully that is fairly easy with passthrough harnesses existing for the ACM and all of the required leads for the APIM connector exist on the OEM ACM wiring. Below are pictures of the adapter harness and the first boot up of a Sync 4 APIM in a Maverick XL. With the easy part done, programming is next....
And for those wondering, this method would also work to add Sync 3 to non Sync 3 systems. Programming of Sync 3 would also be much easier, but where is the fun in that!
If you are ok with just using a dongle and your phone then this might not be worth the effort for you. I’m doing this because I want SiriusXM integrated and be able to use my steering controls with it
So I figured I would go ahead and start this thread. @propp2531 and I have been working in the background on the potential of swapping Sync 4 into our trucks. Non Sync 3 Maverick systems present a challenge since an APIM does not actually exist as a separate module. The screen and software are run directly from the ACM. This means an adapter harness must be made to add in the required APIM and the ACM has to be swapped for a sync 3 based ACM. Thankfully that is fairly easy with passthrough harnesses existing for the ACM and all of the required leads for the APIM connector exist on the OEM ACM wiring. Below are pictures of the adapter harness and the first boot up of a Sync 4 APIM in a Maverick XL. With the easy part done, programming is next....
And for those wondering, this method would also work to add Sync 3 to non Sync 3 systems. Programming of Sync 3 would also be much easier, but where is the fun in that!
Thanks Zach, Please post whether you will need to change the antenna for auto updates and does ford charge a subscription fee for downloading updates?So I figured I would go ahead and start this thread. @propp2531 and I have been working in the background on the potential of swapping Sync 4 into our trucks. Non Sync 3 Maverick systems present a challenge since an APIM does not actually exist as a separate module. The screen and software are run directly from the ACM. This means an adapter harness must be made to add in the required APIM and the ACM has to be swapped for a sync 3 based ACM. Thankfully that is fairly easy with passthrough harnesses existing for the ACM and all of the required leads for the APIM connector exist on the OEM ACM wiring. Below are pictures of the adapter harness and the first boot up of a Sync 4 APIM in a Maverick XL. With the easy part done, programming is next....
And for those wondering, this method would also work to add Sync 3 to non Sync 3 systems. Programming of Sync 3 would also be much easier, but where is the fun in that!
What's the benefit of this over just using the Sirius XM app on Android Auto or Carplay? I spent two days with two different mavericks, a hybrid and an eco and on both AA worked flawlessly with my youtube music app. Just wondering what the benefit is of spending all of this money and doing this work instead of just using AA which should allow you steering wheel controls via the app. Maybe I'm missing something?
