Explorer (11-13') SYNC 3 Upgrade for MyFord Touch

I ordered this kit for my 2013 Explorer. It arrived very quickly. I watched the installation video several times to make sure I got it right. Everything went extremely smoothly until I got to the hub replacement. The two wires connecting the hub to the car were extremely short with very little flexibility. I used a hook tool I had lying around and after about 15 minutes of wrestling I finally got everything connected.
I started the car and was very pleased to see the Sync 3 screen pop up. I did a master reset, and took a little ride around the neighborhood so everything could sync up. It works great. I am very happy to now have CarPlay . It’s like having a new car! I think this kit is worth the money! Thanks 4D Tech!

I was looking for an Apple Carplay upgrade for my wife's 2013 Explorer Limited. My concern was that so many of the vehicle controls were linked to the Sync 2 system, which was great when we bought it - but the navigation system was out of date - and I refused to buy map updates at $150 a pop. by now I would have spento over $1000 on map updates. The voice system was slow and the touchscreen drove us crazy. While I know we can use the maps on carplay, i got the navigation module as well so that we could have Navigation is there was cell service loss. the instruction video was easy to follow, I did it all in less than an hour. When I powered up the car, all of our settings were still the same on the radio, and everything worked smoothly. I had not told my wife, she was so happy to have a system that allowed her to have her phone
accessibility and maps on the screen. The voice system is almost flawless - she just has to say "tell ____ i'm here" and it goes. Directions and waypoints are easy to voice access. Tennessee just enacted a handsfree law, so this makes her legal in the state and safer overall. (What she doesn't know is that I am getting her a new Explorer, and I am going to keep hers.)

The only complaint I would have is that it would be nice to have an 2-3 inch extension for the USB connector unit for the USB plugs. There was one for the power cable, but the USB is short in the vehicle and very awkward and hard to plug in to the back of the new USB ports. I managed it, but that was the only time during the whole installation I swore.

Great product and service! Everything they promised.

Should have done this years ago. The unit works great, it's like I have a new car now. Back up camera has better graphics too. Installation was easy, 20 minutes as advertised.

The installation videos were perfect. Service was perfect. Everything was as advertise. I really enjoy the new interface and the Alexa interface. The only reason I cannot give it 5 stars is not 4DTech's fault. It is because the map is 3 years out of date and I cannot update it. Needing a new map is what started the whole process for me. Evidently I drive in a field to get to work. The SYNC 2 map (SD Card) came out last month for 2019. The idea that SYNC 3 has no update is beyond mind boggling.

I have a 2011 Ford Explorer. I 've been looking at new cars and the ones I like were going to be $60k. My car is in great shape but I really wanted the latest technology mainly Apple Carplay. I decided to get my car detailed and ordered the new Sync 3. I'm so happy I did because I love my Sync3 with Apple Carplay. It's awesome. I seriously feel like I have a new car! I had it installed by a car radio shop and it was $150...so worth it. It is so much safer and so easy to use. I could not be happier. If you are considering this update just do it! You will not be disappointed.

I am so glad I upgraded my 2011 Explorer to SYNC 3, it really showed me how pathetic SYNC 2 really was. The hardest part of the whole thing was getting the darn plastic pieces off of the dash. The instructions were easy to follow, making the removal of the old and installation of the new system a breeze. I am stoked I found 4D Tech's products and recommend everyone with the old SYNC systems buy an upgrade, you'll be glad you did.

Watched the video in YouTube how to do it and then I installed the unit. it was very easy to install it and it worked immediately, much better improvement over the My Ford Touch

The radio was easy to install. Everything worked out of the box. Similar to another review, I was a little weary about the purchase but not anymore. Previously, I had a Pioneer Avh-4100NEX in a 2010 ford focus, thus I was use to carplay/android auto and usb media sources. I bought my 2013 Explorer in 2016. I hated the myfordtouch radio in my Explorer. Myfordtouch was dated and lacked media options. Because hvac is built into the 8 inch myfordtouch screen, aftermarket radios are not an option. I thought I was stuck with myfordtouch until I found this sync 2 to sync 3 upgrade kit. It’s pricey but you get what you pay for. Carplay works great; my Sirius works great; my factory camera works great; steering wheel controls work great; etc…. I have no complaints. If you want a real infotainment experience upgrade to sync3. It is worth the money!!!

This kit is easy to install. Make sure you look at the video, not just the written instructions. The Synch 3 is reliable, my AM radio now works, it is all great.