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New Here - 2013 SEL 4.2” radio upgrade


Sudduth84

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Hello everyone! I’m now the owner of a new-to-me 2013 Edge SEL. I like the car but am having a hell of a time getting clear answers online about upgrading the 4.2” SYNC radio. Has anyone upgraded to an aftermarket stereo and if so, what did you use? Lose any functions? Anything else to know? I really want to add Apple CarPlay/navigation and a subwoofer(s). 

Thank you!

Daniel

NOTE: I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere, I can’t find it and when I use the search it freaks out on me. 

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You will lose all functionality of SYNC2 because it ALL will be replaced to add CarPlay. Several people have installed the Sync3 hardware and made it work with aftermarket programming. Then all normal Sync 3 stuff works, including CarPlay and Android Auto. Ford's Nav is definitely not the best on the market with either system. Aftermarket makers make replacement head units that will do it all, and may be cheaper than cobbling in Sync3. Honestly, you're best off to contact local car audio shops, or start looking at online places like Crutchfield.  

Personally, If I was doing it, I would just do a couple line level converters out of the existing system to run your amp(s) and call it a day.  

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