SYNC 4 swap for Maverick XL / XLT (non SYNC 3 systems)

[Justin says...]

@zackmd1 Not sure if you've answered this before, but can I pay you to make the harness?

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[redskins5]

Shame on ford for giving us the outdated tech on a brand new truck

They had to use all that outdated stuff they recieved after it all being backordered during covid. What better way than to put itin a very low cost low budget truck.

 

[colinl]

They had to use all that outdated stuff they recieved after it all being backordered during covid. What better way than to put itin a very low cost low budget truck.

That isn't true for sync2. 5 / Ford Connected Audio. Articles from 2021 clearly state that Ford developed it themselves to save cost. It's completely separate code from sync 2 or 3, and it was always going to be in the non B&O Mavericks.

And I think we can say now that their first attempt at developing their own infotainment went as poorly as any skeptic might have guessed.

 

[TwoTone]

They had to use all that outdated stuff they recieved after it all being backordered during covid. What better way than to put itin a very low cost low budget truck.

Did you miss the word 'budget' in your own post?

You don't make 'budget' versions of anything by putting the latest tech in it.

 

[Eagle11]

Did you miss the word 'budget' in your own post?

You don't make 'budget' versions of anything by putting the latest tech in it.

People for this get, they want cheap, but complain that it is missing the latest tech..

 

[pantera156]

Has anyone else developed this project today?

 

[Eagle11]

Has anyone else developed this project today?

There are a few modules that you need, brackets and a harness. I know a couple of people have done it, it was roughly $600 to total, not worth it in my books

 

[fordlover3874]

Has anyone else developed this project today?

Go here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/how-to-sync-3-4-swap-for-non-sync-3-xl-xlt.11860/

 

[pantera156]

Thanks!.
Could you do it?

 

[fordlover3874]

Thanks!.
Could you do it?

I am currently in the item gathering and harness building process, but yes I think I can.

 

[pantera156]

I am currently in the item gathering and harness building process, but yes I think I can.

I'm about to start working on that. I'm afraid something will go wrong...

 

[24atlasmaverick]

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.

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!

I would love to just add sync 3 to my Xlt! Should have been equipped from factory!

 

[24atlasmaverick]

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.

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!

Is there a procedure laid out to just add sync 3? I’d like to add sync 3 with SiriusXM/hd radio to my Xlt… the way it should’ve come from factory…

 

[MattinNC]

Anyone do this swap in a Lariat hybrid without the B&O system and got the Ford Pass app working? I've got everything else working like I expect but I can't seem to find the correct settings in Forscan to get the app to connect.

 

[PepperMav]

Sync 4 APIM As Built Database

Sync 4 APIM As Built Database - Google Drive

Does anyone know if this file still exists elsewhere? Google says its no longer there. Not surprised 4+ years after

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