Sync4 APIM and 13.2" Screen Installation Guide (Lariat Models)

[yeahiguessman]

Kind of blown away at how not super difficult this seems to be. I know if someone doesn't really tinker too much it might sound like a lot, but it kind of caught me off guard how clever and simple the adapter cable work around was. I feel like, even if the cable modding stresses you out, there's someone out there who will give it a go for you. Great work!

If you happen to see this, how is it holding up 5+ months later now? How do HVAC and all the nobs work?

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[Billzilla15]

Kind of blown away at how not super difficult this seems to be. I know if someone doesn't really tinker too much it might sound like a lot, but it kind of caught me off guard how clever and simple the adapter cable work around was. I feel like, even if the cable modding stresses you out, there's someone out there who will give it a go for you. Great work!

If you happen to see this, how is it holding up 5+ months later now? How do HVAC and all the nobs work?

Everything still works like day one. I absolutely love wireless android auto. It's pretty much exactly like it was in there from the factory

 

[yeahiguessman]

Everything still works like day one. I absolutely love wireless android auto. It's pretty much exactly like it was in there from the factory

Love this truck quite a bit and my only gripe was that there wasn’t the option for a larger display (Also I have zero use for that cubby), so this is incredibly appealing to me. I’ve never used Forscan though, so that would be my biggest hurdle unless a friend was willing to do that end work for me.

Genuinely looks factory from the stills you’ve shown. If I didn’t know the interior already I would have never questioned it.

 

[Billzilla15]

Love this truck quite a bit and my only gripe was that there wasn’t the option for a larger display (Also I have zero use for that cubby), so this is incredibly appealing to me. I’ve never used Forscan though, so that would be my biggest hurdle unless a friend was willing to do that end work for me.

Genuinely looks factory from the stills you’ve shown. If I didn’t know the interior already I would have never questioned it.

Lots of YouTube content on how to use it. Just remember always make a backup

 

[yeahiguessman]

So I'm all done. Thanks to everyone in this thread. I started out with a XLT so I had to combine this tutorial with the one about adding sync to the XLT. I also went with a 12" Transit screen instead of the 13.2" escape screen. I prefer the taller more square aspect ratio. The only thing is it's just a tad smaller than the original radio cutout so it leaves a small gap. I plan on filling the gap with sugru unless someone has a better idea. Thanks again to everyone.

What APIM did you end up using? I was giving it a go with a 2021 F150 but I’m concerned about how I’ll update Sync since I assume OTA doesn’t work? Any tips?

 

[Billzilla15]

What APIM did you end up using? I was giving it a go with a 2021 F150 but I’m concerned about how I’ll update Sync since I assume OTA doesn’t work? Any tips?

Buying the newest apim you can find is usually the way to go. Ota updates do not work and there is no way to manually update at this time. As long as your apim is from a newer vehicle than you screen you should be good

 

[yeahiguessman]

Buying the newest apim you can find is usually the way to go. Ota updates do not work and there is no way to manually update at this time. As long as your apim is from a newer vehicle than you screen you should be good

Ended up grabbing a 2024 to play it safe and avoid having to work around updating. Thank you for the advice! For your harness, I see you used some extra wire to lengthen where you spliced in, was that necessary to get the proper length or would it be okay without?

 

[Toddman45]

Has anyone yet installed the Escape 3.2 inch screen, these all look like the 12-in screen from the Transit?

 

[801Maverick801]

Has anyone yet installed the Escape 3.2 inch screen, these all look like the 12-in screen from the Transit?

Are you serious? The OP is literally the 13.2 inch from the escape.

 

[Toddman45]

Yes serious question from the photos it's all hard to tell they sit so high they look more like 12-in screen.

 

[Billzilla15]

Ended up grabbing a 2024 to play it safe and avoid having to work around updating. Thank you for the advice! For your harness, I see you used some extra wire to lengthen where you spliced in, was that necessary to get the proper length or would it be okay without?

You need to lengthen it. Apim is down low and it needs to reach to the dash

 

[Billzilla15]

Yes serious question from the photos it's all hard to tell they sit so high they look more like 12-in screen.

My original post is the 13.2

 

[RONR11]

I’m doing this now with Bills and capermikes help. I found Zack’s hard to figure out( just me lol)
So caper Mike sent me his.

 

[yeahiguessman]

You need to lengthen it. Apim is down low and it needs to reach to the dash

Do you remember what gauge wire you used and if it was red or black? Also you mentioned using two of the removed harness cables to plug into where the RCA is so the back up camera can pass through. Did you just plug them in on the one end or is it both sides? Little confused about that part. Really appreciate you taking the time to answer questions all these months later!

 

[pantera156]

Could see if youtube would take it down with a DMCA request at https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2807622?hl=en since they're using something you created without permission.

As promised, here's what my mounting looks like. In daylight (or maybe after the excitement), I'm a little less enthused about it since the screen isn't centered. I don't know if I'll bother adjusting it but just throwing that out.

But the nice part of aligning with the leftmost bolt is the left 2 plastic "posts" under the screen fit in and help hold the screen in place, so it's very secure like this. But it'll definitely need some sugru or something else to fill the right side gap.

Cutting off the middle metal part would be better than bending, since you don't need to break the plastic, but I was lazy and that was easier, it's covered with the top tray piece.

I'm about to start my project from a SYNC 2.5.
It's not necessary to break all the plastic to cut the middle bracket. The screen comes apart and you can work with just the metal piece.

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