jfp Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Is it possible to install Sync in an '08 Taurus that didn't come from the factory with it?? Sync was a must have option for me but the dealer talked me into a car without it with the promise that they would get it installed later. Now I'm finding out that it may not be available and I may be stuck with a car I didn't want. Not a good situation. Hoping for some better news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builtfordtough13 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think I read somewhere there was going to be a retrofit kit avaible through ford. I would call another dealer and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sync is an application which runs under Windows Automotive. However, it also needs some special hardware like a microphone, appropriate steering wheel buttons, and a hard disk drive. IMHO, retrofitting all that into an existing auto would be pretty cost prohibitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfp Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 In this case the dealer made a promise he couldn't keep to get me to buy his car. My fault for trusting him. They won't get my business again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_A Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sync is an application which runs under Windows Automotive. However, it also needs some special hardware like a microphone, appropriate steering wheel buttons, and a hard disk drive. IMHO, retrofitting all that into an existing auto would be pretty cost prohibitive. A SYNC retrofit kit is availble already for Mustang and Navigator, and the Flex brochure also shows it as a late availability dealer install option as well. See http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/01/sync-re...r-mustang-next/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) A SYNC retrofit kit is availble already for Mustang and Navigator, ... I read the article you referenced, and it does not claim that Sync is already available for the Mustang. It says "Next in line for a SYNC accessory kit will be the Mustang." Which would be interesting because Sync isn't even available for the 2009 Mustang from the factory (rumor has it that Ford is waiting for the early 2010 design freshening to bring out Sync for the Mustang). That article also mentions that not all 2008 Navigators will be able to be be updated. Only those built after December 4, 2007. I wonder if something similar might end up being true for the OP's 2008 Taurus? Also don't forget the other limitations for the retrofit. For Navigators, they MUST already be equipped with the Elite Package that includes the voice-activated navigation radio and rear seat DVD. In other words, all the extra hardware Sync requires. Again, I am not sure that the OP's Taurus has such hardware already. Edited September 2, 2008 by Walt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_A Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I read the article you referenced, and it does not claim that Sync is already available for the Mustang. It says "Next in line for a SYNC accessory kit will be the Mustang." Which would be interesting because Sync isn't even available for the 2009 Mustang from the factory (rumor has it that Ford is waiting for the early 2010 design freshening to bring out Sync for the Mustang). That article also mentions that not all 2008 Navigators will be able to be be updated. Only those built after December 4, 2007. I wonder if something similar might end up being true for the OP's 2008 Taurus? Also don't forget the other limitations for the retrofit. For Navigators, they MUST already be equipped with the Elite Package that includes the voice-activated navigation radio and rear seat DVD. In other words, all the extra hardware Sync requires. Again, I am not sure that the OP's Taurus has such hardware already. You may be right. I know on the Fordtaurus.net forums, some people have ahd the factory nav units installed as a dealer option. Maybe that's also a requirement. There is dealer demand for SYNC as a dealer installed option, so Ford has to be preparing for it somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) I read the article you referenced, and it does not claim that Sync is already available for the Mustang. It says "Next in line for a SYNC accessory kit will be the Mustang." Which would be interesting because Sync isn't even available for the 2009 Mustang from the factory (rumor has it that Ford is waiting for the early 2010 design freshening to bring out Sync for the Mustang). Well, Ford proved me wrong. Ford just announced SYNC for the 2009 Mustang. I am still confused on who is installing it, the factory or the dealer. No mention of it being able to be retrofited into older (2005-2008?) Mustangs. Also, SYNC for the 2009 Mustang is noted as being incompatible with the Mustang's NAV system option. Honestly, I am not sure what SYNC really is, without the LCD display of a NAV system to display song titles, phone contacts, etc. I mean, without the LCD display, IMHO, a lot of the "gee whiz" disappears, no? Edited September 4, 2008 by Walt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfp Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) In my case I decided to go with an aftermarket NAV unit with bluetooth installed by someone that the dealer works with. It's going to cost a lot more but after talking to the manager at the dealer about promises that were made they are treating me right. Edited September 6, 2008 by jfp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_A Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, Ford proved me wrong. Ford just announced SYNC for the 2009 Mustang. I am still confused on who is installing it, the factory or the dealer. No mention of it being able to be retrofited into older (2005-2008?) Mustangs. Also, SYNC for the 2009 Mustang is noted as being incompatible with the Mustang's NAV system option. Honestly, I am not sure what SYNC really is, without the LCD display of a NAV system to display song titles, phone contacts, etc. I mean, without the LCD display, IMHO, a lot of the "gee whiz" disappears, no? Yea, a lot of the "gee whiz" does disappear with the big LCD display. I can't figure that one out. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibyak Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yea, a lot of the "gee whiz" does disappear with the big LCD display. I can't figure that one out. :huh: You need to look at the Focus. I have an 08 Focus with the Sync and it has a seperate 2 or 3 line display in an eyebrow like pod on top of the dash. It displays the songs and phone info. It's not as fancy as the big car with the LCD display, but it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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