SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 Upgrade Kits for Ford Explorer, Wireless Carplay SYNC 3.4 Interface Module 8-Inch Capacitive Touch Screen APIM Module, GPS Navigation

Just as advertised. Had to do programming with remote computer access once the unit arrived. Very helpful, end result is great.

I'm a 20-something woman who recently bought a 2015 Ford Escape Titanium and was disappointed to find that it had a Sync 2 MyTouch radio which was frankly excruciating to use. I negotiated the dealer down on price due to the lack of CarPlay, and began looking into having it replaced.Two different AV shops in town quoted me $2300 and $2500 for the work, respectively, and advised that it would take a few hours. Those prices are roughly 20% of the car's value and I was simply not willing to pay that, but still really wanted/needed CarPlay for navigation purposes.I have a degree in electronic media production and attended audio engineering school, so I was sure that the replacement was something I could handle on my own. After researching parts and watching several videos, I landed on this kit. I messaged the seller with my VIN prior to purchase to be sure that it would be compatible, and the seller responded promptly and was very polite. I purchased the kit.The kit shipped on a Thursday and arrived Tuesday morning - extremely fast for international shipping. I had a meeting out of town that afternoon, so I wanted to go ahead and get it installed. I took the box to the car and opened it, finding separate, carefully wrapped packets with the APIM and screen module, screwdrivers and pry tools, a new GPS antenna, and the USB replacement hub and power cable. A sheet of paper in the package provided a link to an installation video - it was one I had already watched during my research! With my laptop in the passenger seat, it took me about 30 to 45 minutes to install from opening the dash to closing it. The screen is a perfect fit and works seamlessly. It looks factory installed and the kit included everything I needed.Fast Facts:- Complete kit- Comes programmed to your VIN- Links to thorough install video- Includes wireless CarPlay adapter- New USB hub includes both 2.0 and C ports- Plug and play- Compatible with steering wheel audio controls- Module can connect to WiFi- New GPS antenna allows internal navigation to work without CarPlayI do have a background in media and audio, but even if I hadn't, this would have been a simple install. It really is plug and play with no splicing required. I am extremely glad I bought this kit - I saved myself almost $1800, and my car is now totally perfect!

I’ve been looking for a Sync 2 to Sync 3 upgrade for a year. Cost always seemed too high for those “Made in the USA” they were about the same as “upgrading” to a tablet style Android unit - which I am wary of due to quality concerns. While looking at those I stumbled across this unit; the price is reasonable and it looked good in photos and it has received a number of high rated reviews. I emailed the vendor a question and they responded quickly, which made me a little more confident that if something does go wrong they are at least monitoring email. I took the plunge late Sunday and received it today, that’s four days ahead of schedule. The shipping box was of surprisingly high quality, and the packaging was excellent, clearly intended to protect the contents. Upon unpacking I found a note that due to supply issues my screen had been upgraded to a higher resolution, faster, more responsive touch screen. Installation took exactly 36:22 including watching the 10 minute installation video. I turned the truck on to test before I put the dash back together and everything was in order. Once I had everything snapped back in place I installed the included wireless adapter. I had a wired connection in my Tacoma and it was irritating if I had to send a text when I was parked or use my phone to make a payment at a drive through window or use an ATM as CarPlay stops when disconnected from USB. I’ve synced a few times and no problems so far. Even over wireless it is fast and beautiful and everything I could have hoped for. Climate controls work great, and my backup camera with active parking lines works perfect - I can even zoom in when I’m hitching up (which must have been present in the previous system but I didn’t notice) - as long as everything keeps functioning I couldn’t be more pleased to have made this purchase.

I was pretty nervous to buy this online, but it’s been a week since I installed and everything is working great! I did this to a 2013 F-150.I’m generally handy but not a car guy or a tech guy. It took me about three hours to install. Probably could’ve been done in 2 hours if I had gotten the right tools together in advance. When I finished I realized I was actually a little bummed because I wanted a bit more of a project and this was too easy.Package came earlier than expected. Make sure you send them your VIN number right away as I’m guessing that helps speed things up.