Ford Sync 2 to 3 upgrade COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH full length

Complete walkthrough of how to upgrade Ford sync 2 to sync 3 on 13-17 Ford Fusion
Link to purchase the full kit: amzn.to/40K0mxg
This process is the exact same for any Ford fusion 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 years.

[@applez5176]

Thanks man, followed every step of the way, now my fusion has sync 3 and it’s working flawlessly 👌

[@TheGaginator]

Woohoo that's awesome!! Thanks for the comment

[@joeyalicea3061]

You could’ve just used the US Pizza upgrade

[@LandonJines]

Thank you for this video! Just did my conversion and every hour was worth it!

[@TheGaginator]

Woohoo!! I totally agree. Sync 2 is worthless

[@LandonJines]

@@TheGaginator just out of curiosity, did you do anything with ForScan? I’ve done a couple things but curious if you’ve done anything!

[@camdencarman8917]

Amazing vid! eBay has the best price for this kit! $400 including shipping, Amazon is $600+

[@jaylewis9186]

Can you share the link please? Thanks!

[@TheGaginator]

Woah thats a crazy deal, are you sure it's sync 3?

[@JimiZ9K]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! You just saved me over $500!!!😁😁😁😁😁

[@TheGaginator]

Woohoo!!!!

[@PCTechHub]

I want to do this on my 2015 Ford Smax but can’t find any that confirm they are compatible 😔.

[@fishrmn25]

Amazing video, made the install very simple, but we have no audio now… Emailing the seller, but is there a quick fix? Do we need to connect with the laptop?

[@TheGaginator]

Thank you! As far as I know, you must use a laptop for all the programming

[@mikeanson9658]

Good video. Saving it for when I do the mondeo which is the same car just UK name.

[@TheGaginator]

Thanks for the comment, and good luck on the Mondeo! For sure one of the best upgrades you can do

[@bakarzakarashvili2965]

Is there a way to install SYNC 3 system without changing any of the parts? Just reprogramming or something like that? ( I've got 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid with SYNC 2 system)

[@TheGaginator]

No, you must do all of the work in the video unfortunately

[@minecrafter4623]

No it’s a whole different touch screen and APIM module on the back. I did it in my F150 and it was so worth it for CarPlay.

[@themessilord10]

@@minecrafter4623is the CarPlay wireless or do you have to connect your phone with a wire

[@fredericocorrea9814]

My son has a 2016 Fusion. The Bluetooth on the Sync system stopped working. Ford said it was the APIM. He has the smaller screen with the mess of buttons. Would changing the head unit help him? Also would be be able to change to the larger screen head unit? Lastly, i was told you have to program the unit to the car. Is that true. Thanks for any info you can give. Thanks for the video as well.

[@TheGaginator]

Your info is accurate. You can replace the smaller screen with the sync unit, but it will require a full reprogram. It may be better in your case to use an aftermarket radio instead of the ford parts in your case

[@fredericocorrea9814]

@@TheGaginator thank you. I was pretty sure that would be the case

[@apostolllos]

Great video, very helpful

[@TheGaginator]

Glad it was helpful!

[@olegcrabolog2744]

Does it work any faster than sync 2? Especially the navigation

[@TheGaginator]

YES its WAY better

[@klaywalkingzz614]

Cheers helped me out a lot!

[@TheGaginator]

Glad it helped!

[@coolissimo69]

Great video mate, can I ask you why did you change the USB ? And you bought it from new? I saw the link however it's not available.

[@TheGaginator]

Thanks for the comment! The old USB does not work with the new radio. I have updated the link for you

[@pjfelony489]

If I had heated and cooled seats, can I still access the function under the climate section on the screen?

[@TheGaginator]

Yes!

[@sahil78668]

My Ford Explorer 2017 Touch Screen not working after updating SYNC 3...PLEASE HELP....!

[@TheGaginator]

You will need to reflash the software on your laptop or at the dealer

[@gabrielt.1678]

Hey, I have the sync 2 on my Ford Fusion 2013, but the touchscreen does not work. Should I upgrade to a Sync 3 or get an aftermarket android stereo? I rather keep it original for the bumper sensors around it.

[@TheGaginator]

Sync 3 for sure. It integrates to the rest of the car. You will lose MANY of the features of the car if you go aftermarket.

[@jumper55ful]

@@TheGaginator you can still get those functions to work but it requires you to buy an addon that adds those functions such as idatalink to a custom head unit. Friend of mine did that removing his sync 3 head unit from his 2019 cause he wanted a customer head unit and speaker system. when you do the custom route it can become very expensive around 1200 to 1500 not including speakers and amps

[@ethanramirez5028]

How do you turn your heated seats on ?

[@TheGaginator]

Through the radio. You must mirror the programming from the old APIM EXACTLY

[@homeInstallations]

great video .. very informative. question; is it wired connection for android auto/apple car play? or is it wireless via bluetooth/wifi??

[@homeInstallations]

all good .. installed unit! great video, thanks for posting!

[@TheGaginator]

Just saw this, The sync 3 only supports wired car play

[@anthonyscott5134]

I have a 2016 Ford Fusion SE with Sync 2. I’m considering upgrading to the Phoenix Automotive Tesla style 13.6” radio/screen. My question is, in this video, why did you need to add another GPS module on top of the factory GPS module that was already there?

[@TheGaginator]

The new GPS model is better

[@anthonyscott5134]

@@TheGaginatorThank you!

[@TheTerra347]

I bought a 8 inch to upgrade my 4inch sync 2 but would I just need a converter cable and a regular programmer bc it came with the usb and front panel but not the cable

[@TheGaginator]

Ah i have not seen that before

[@sosa2299]

i just did this the other day, what did you do programming wise?

[@cwarsvideos]

do you really need to place the gps deep behind the wheel like that ? cant you just tuck it slightly in that direction ?

[@TheGaginator]

Yes, other places in the dash have too much metal above them, and will impeded GPS signal

[@mr.lokeii7248]

does it change the door chime? you heard it change halfway through at the end of the video.

[@TheGaginator]

Huh idk....

[@RandomGaming-uo1pw]

Hi in the link you sent to buy this there is a programming harness, I didn’t see that in the video am I missing something?

[@TheGaginator]

I used a wireless adapter for mine. Either wired or wireless OBD adapters work fine

[@dbjw40]

I absolutely want to do this to my 2015 explorer. But I'm scared of taking all that apart. My "infotainment center" navigation no longer works. I keep getting an error message "SD card fault" and it just crashes every minute or so. So damn frustrating.

[@TheGaginator]

At least yours still works somewhat. My wife would only get a black screen. No ability to use radio, heated seats, or any other features!

[@PsyhoBelka]

thanks for instructions! do you know where the old gps cable go to? to which module it's connected?

[@TheGaginator]

No, I am not sure where the old cable was, I have not done a job on a car that had one

[@jonathanphillips-yakym3646]

So on my 2015 fusion it has the heating and cooling seats integrated into the screen. Will that be an issue??

[@TheGaginator]

Not if you do all the reflash properly, this car had that too

[@cscott6071]

I am seriously considering buying this omg. But I’m curious, the link in your bio says “upgrade kit fits ford Lincoln” and just wondering if this is still the same system you installed in your video or if the product link may have updated? I have a ford fusion as well so just wanted to double check :)

[@TheGaginator]

Should be the same part. Ford/Lincoln are the same

[@CyberHorrorZero]

Does anyone know if the screen is the same for a 2015 focus with sync 2?

[@TheGaginator]

It is different

[@caitlinrichards2659]

Will apple car play work?

[@TheGaginator]

YES!

[@eraserheadbaby7471]

So irritating that Ford doesn't offer this upgrade! Their stock price just fell off a cliff, this is one area where they could make a ton of extra cash. They could send out emails to all the people who bought their cars years ago and offer upgrades to the crappy Sync 2 system, grrrr.

[@TheGaginator]

Seriously!! They could make a killing off of already in stock equipment!

[@rdeleon774]

Thank YOU!

[@TheGaginator]

You're welcome!

[@santiagobaltazar8631]

Do I need to disconnect batter before installing? And on an unreasonable note my ford fusion is only getting like 340 miles on a full tank it’s a 2016 SE with 80,000 miles idk if that’s just how much it holds but it feels off and if it is weird is there any fix I can do to get more miles? (Ps still averaging 31 mpg freeway and like 20 ish on street)

[@TheGaginator]

Yes always a good idea to disconnect the battery when doing electrical. 31mpg is pretty good. My plug in Fusion gets 45 mpg only because of the battery getting us 12 miles free each day on a charge

[@bakarzakarashvili2965]

@@TheGaginator I get average 44.5 mpg easy and I mostly drive in city... let's say 70-30% city/highway. Mine is not plug-in hybrid either, just a normal hybrid

[@TomySTS]

Do you have to make something with Forscan?

[@TheGaginator]

Not every time

[@billthomas9263]

Will it add feature like park assist if I upgraded to sync 3 buddy?

[@TheGaginator]

Yes

[@mytitle97]

Just wondering is this head unit OEM or aftermarket? Thanks for the video!!

[@TheGaginator]

To be honest I do not remember.

[@papergamiman1214]

Can you just swap the APIM?

[@TheGaginator]

You can swap sync 2 to sync 2, but you cannot upgrade only the APIM

[@deargosimmons2690]

Did the vin need programmed

[@TheGaginator]

No, just make sure you make a APIN backup with forscan

[@georgexnoip]

Hello there. First, thanks for the video! And i have a question about the native functions, on the driver board in the right display, with sync 2 we have the GPS information ( actual street or if is on navigation, the next route step ) that function stills works after the sync 3 upgrade? Im from Argentina and i have a 2016 ford mondeo ( same as fusion but with other name for the local market )

[@TheGaginator]

Yes it will work, and better

[@sayedfeliz4451]

How much it will cost

[@TheGaginator]

Around $1,000 USD

[@therockfitt]

Can I use this on my 2013 ford fusion hybrid se?

[@TheGaginator]

Yes! Same process

[@SchlagerOskar]

Hello there, I have a ford s-max 2016 (Europe). sync 2. does the one you show fit the S-max? Also missing digital speedometer, does it work if I change to sync 3. Or is the digital speedometer a separate unit and do I have to/can I change it to the later version which for the s-max 2017 who has digital speedometer So my questions: * Do I have to change both, i.e. touch and speedometer Does the switch you did get automatic speedometer? *Can I even do this swap on a ford s-max? thanks in advance. hope someone can help me.

[@TheGaginator]

The only thing I know for sure is, If your vehicle has sync 2, it can for sure take sync 3. The gauges wont make a difference.

[@cixoth]

Really want to do this but I’m afraid my heated seats won’t work, or any of my climate controls, since they’re all in the screen.

[@TheGaginator]

If you have any issues, you can always get it reflashed by the dealer for $100, or flash it yourself with Forscan software and a laptop!

[@ViruZHUN]

​@@TheGaginatorlink on that one?

[@sosa2299]

@@TheGaginatorlink?

[@davidavram4019]

does it need any coding at all?

[@TheGaginator]

No, only if you want to change settings.

[@broseidongaming2829]

You can just update it

[@TheGaginator]

No, you cannot. Completely different hardware

[@solominded]

Feel like this is a lot of work for not a whole lot gained... Don't really understand why people want sync 3 so bad.

[@realadamthekid]

CarPlay

[@TheGaginator]

It is a massive improvement really. Especially when your sync 2 dies and only have a black screen! haha. That was my reason for the "upgrade" My wife could not access her radio, climate control, etc.

[@friedfries7440]

car play

[@solominded]

@@friedfries7440 ain't worth all this work though. Just buy a phone mount.

[@steventr2007]

Mounts are cheap and tacky ​@@solominded