Upgrade to OEM Navigation?

[Richard McAlister]

I recently traded my '05 ST for a '10 STA. It came with the 6 disc premium radio with Sync. I'd like to upgrade to a Ford OEM navigation system. I found a head unit, but I'm not sure what else would be needed for the swap (ie: nav antenna, connectors, software upgrade, etc). Anyone done this? Any ideas??



thanks

:driving:

 

[Todd Z]

I looked into this, ITS a ton of wiring, modules and connectors..... ITS honestly not worth it.



i use WAZE app on my phone, This thing is GREAT !! it talks throught the blue tooth to navigate you and the music comes right back on, its the ONLY way I would fly any more.



Todd Z

 

[Carlos Elliott]

If the truck came with it it should be just a plug and play. You would need the GPS sensor of course but there should not be anything too tough. I have after market ones and it was easy even though it was not made for the truck and had to rewire it. I can see why you would want it once you have it you never want to be without. I can program a address and my wife can get there without getting lost (ok I really mean me).

 

[Carlos Elliott]

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1080719-well-thursday-is-the-big-day-ford-nav-install.html



According to this it is a PIA and you have to have a dealer program it anyway.

 

[Larry Roberts]

My 2008 ST has the 6 CD unit but no nav or sync/blue tooth. How hard would it be to just add the OEM blue tooth function?

 

[Richard McAlister]

Thanks guys, looks like it is going to be a Garmin portable!

:banghead:

 

[Brian Wolf]

I went with an aftermarket Pioneer unit when I had my '10.

I really liked it, and it looked pretty good.

 

[Anthony Jones]

I don't know if you've purchased anything yet, but I do know that there is a company on ebay that takes your VIN number and sends you a factory navigation unit that does not have to be programmed. It's plug and play with the adapter harnesses you need. You might check it out.