Question on Gen1 Touch Screen Synch

[ericprdu69]

Hello all,

I am new to the forum. My Sync touchscreen is now busted after an accident. I have a 2013 Raptor. What would you recommend as a replacement/upgrade? We’re an Apple product family so I am not looking for compatibility with Android. I’d like to have something compatible with Sync. Also, who should have install it? Thanks a bunch

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

no luck on a 13. only choice is the phoenix system but i havent had good luck with them

 

[ericprdu69]

How about a straight replacement? Can you go through Ford or do you have to buy something from a third party and install yourself? Thanks

 

[CoronaRaptor]

How about a straight replacement? Can you go through Ford or do you have to buy something from a third party and install yourself? Thanks

Try a junkyard for any f150 navigation, but then you'll have to get your dealer to update it with Raptor software I think.

 

[pat247]

Hello all,

I am new to the forum. My Sync touchscreen is now busted after an accident. I have a 2013 Raptor. What would you recommend as a replacement/upgrade? We’re an Apple product family so I am not looking for compatibility with Android. I’d like to have something compatible with Sync. Also, who should have install it? Thanks a bunch

SYNC 3 to keep the factory feel and look with an overall better layout and faster response, adds apple car play. Then if you want to update the look of the dash you can add the phoenix system that uses the underlying SYNC system.

 

[krww06]

Slightly off topic, but definitely related and may help OP.

I have a Gen1 with no Factory Navigation and no backup camera. I found a web-site a few days ago selling reconditioned OEM Navigation head units for $1,699 and a backup camera to go with it for another $299. It's supposed to be plug-and-play and no dealership visit is required to make them work together, plus has a one-year warranty. (My understanding is the OP could get just the head unit and buy a programmer from this reseller to make it work with his camera, if the OP wanted). Has anyone tried doing this type of swap, and if so, were you happy with the end results? TIA

 

[jondle]

I think you can drop in a standard AV headunit with the Maestro RR. I've been looking into it. It apparently fully supports touchscreen climate controls, etc.

iDatalink Maestro

www.idatalinkmaestro.com

Disclaimer, I haven't pulled the trigger yet, so I don't have experience, but I did look at some screenshots and it appears very similar if not the same as the OEM interface.

 

[Spectragod]

I have a spare sync II system with nav card, sitting on a shelf in my garage, I’ll let the whole thing go cheap.

 

[Ruckus08]

I’d recommend doing a Sync3 upgrade. When I had my Gen1 I did whole thing for <$700. You can get a plug and play setup for cheap nowadays on Amazon even: 2021 SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 Upgrade Kit, Fits for Ford Lincoln SYNC3.4 MyFord Touch (MFT) Support Carplay/Customize UI/Wallpaper, Including GEN IV APIM Module,USB Hub,GPS Navigation Antenna- 8 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKTBDS9/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[FiveOsvt]

Sync 3 for the win