FORD & LINCOLN SYNC 3 APIM REPLACEMENT WITH ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY AND FORD NAVIGATION

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Replace Your SYNC 3 APIM & Get Built-In Factory Navigation Restore or upgrade your Ford or Lincoln SYNC 3 system with a genuine OEM Ford SYNC 3 APIM with built-in factory navigatio n, professionally programmed specifically for your vehicle. This APIM is ideal for replacing a failed or malfunctioning SYNC 3 module, retaining existing factory navigation, or adding factory navigation to a compatible SYNC 3-equipped vehicle. You'll also retain support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you the choice between Ford's built-in navigation and your favorite smartphone apps. Your replacement arrives programmed to your VIN and factory vehicle configuration, making installation plug and play with no dealer programming normally required. ✓ Genuine OEM Ford SYNC 3 APIM✓ Built-In Ford Factory Navigation✓ Apple CarPlay Support✓ Android Auto Support✓ Programmed Specifically to Your VIN✓ SYNC 3.4 Software✓ Latest Applicable North American Navigation Maps✓ Plug & Play Installation✓ No Dealer Programming Normally Required✓ 1-Year Warranty✓ U.S.-Based Support Built-In Navigation + Apple CarPlay + Android Auto With this APIM, you don't have to choose between factory navigation and smartphone navigation — you get both. Built-In Ford Navigation Use genuine Ford factory navigation directly through your SYNC 3 touchscreen without connecting a phone or relying on cellular service. Your navigation APIM is supplied with the latest applicable North American navigation maps available from Ford. Built-in navigation is especially useful when traveling through areas with limited or no cellular coverage. Apple CarPlay Connect a compatible iPhone to access Apple CarPlay through your factory SYNC 3 touchscreen, including: Apple Maps Google Maps Waze Music and podcasts Phone calls and messages Siri Other compatible CarPlay apps Android Auto Connect a compatible Android phone to use Android Auto for: Google Maps Waze Music and audio Phone calls and messages Google Assistant Other compatible Android Auto apps You get the convenience and reliability of built-in Ford navigation, while still having Apple CarPlay and Android Auto whenever you prefer your phone's apps. Common Symptoms of a Failing SYNC 3 APIM A failing or malfunctioning APIM can cause a wide range of problems with your Ford or Lincoln SYNC 3 system. Common symptoms may include: Black or blank touchscreen SYNC freezing or becoming unresponsive System repeatedly rebooting or restarting SYNC stuck on the Ford or Lincoln startup logo Bluetooth not connecting or frequently disconnecting Apple CarPlay or Android Auto not working properly Navigation or GPS problems Missing or incorrect vehicle settings Intermittent SYNC operation SYNC failing to fully load Software updates failing or becoming stuck Certain functions not operating correctly System working intermittently and then failing again If your APIM is causing the problem, replacing it can restore your factory SYNC 3 system without replacing the touchscreen or entire radio assembly. This navigation-equipped replacement also gives you the opportunity to add or retain built-in Ford navigation while replacing the failed APIM. Not sure whether your APIM is the problem? Contact us with your year, make, model, VIN and a description of the symptoms before ordering. We'll help determine whether an APIM replacement is the appropriate solution. Add Factory Navigation — Even If You Don't Have It Now Your vehicle does not need to currently have factory navigation. If your Ford or Lincoln already has a compatible factory SYNC 3 system without navigation, this APIM can be used to add genuine built-in Ford navigation while retaining the factory appearance and integration of your SYNC system. There is no aftermarket navigation box or separate screen. Navigation functionality is built into the OEM APIM hardware and configured specifically for your vehicle. No additional navigation activation is required. Genuine OEM Ford Hardware This is a genuine North American OEM Ford/Lincoln SYNC 3 APIM, not an aftermarket replica or clone. Every APIM is professionally tested before shipping and configured specifically for your vehicle. You Don't Need to Match Your Existing Part Number Ford used numerous APIM engineering and service part numbers across different vehicles and production years. You do not need to find an APIM with the exact same part number currently installed in your vehicle. We select an appropriate compatible OEM APIM and program it to your VIN and factory vehicle configuration. Programmed Specifically to Your VIN Programming is included with every APIM. Before shipping, we configure your replacement module specifically for your VIN and factory vehicle equipment. This allows the APIM to properly communicate with your vehicle and retain supported factory features such as: Backup camera Steering-wheel controls Factory climate controls Heated and cooled seat controls Factory audio integration Parking features Vehicle settings Other vehicle-specific SYNC functions No dealer programming is normally required. Install the replacement APIM, reconnect the factory connectors and your SYNC 3 system is ready to use. SYNC 3.4 Software Compatible applications are supplied with SYNC 3.4, providing the latest major SYNC 3 interface and software platform. SYNC 3.4 provides an updated interface while retaining the familiar factory integration of your Ford or Lincoln SYNC system. Software configuration is completed before your APIM ships. Important Information for 2016 Vehicles Many 2016 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were originally equipped with an earlier USB hub. The original hub may support Android Auto but does not support Apple CarPlay and may not be compatible with SYNC 3.4. If your 2016 vehicle still has the original USB hub, you have two options: Upgrade the USB hub to use Apple CarPlay and SYNC 3.4. Keep the original USB hub and we can provide the latest compatible SYNC software for that configuration instead. This prevents compatibility issues such as the "USB Hub Not Supported" message. If you're unsure which USB hub your vehicle has, contact us before ordering. Plug & Play Installation Your APIM arrives programmed specifically for your vehicle, making replacement straightforward. Remove the existing APIM from behind your SYNC 3 touchscreen, install the replacement module and reconnect the factory connectors. No cutting. No splicing. No dealer programming normally required. Your existing compatible touchscreen, USB hub and other factory SYNC components are reused. What's Included? Genuine OEM Ford/Lincoln SYNC 3 Navigation APIM You will receive: 1 × Genuine OEM Ford/Lincoln SYNC 3 APIM with built-in navigation The module is: ✓ Professionally tested✓ Programmed to your VIN✓ Configured for your factory equipment✓ Loaded with the appropriate SYNC software✓ Loaded with the latest applicable Ford North American navigation maps APIM MODULE ONLY The touchscreen, USB hub, GPS antenna, cables and other components are not included unless specifically stated or selected. The APIM you receive may have a different Ford engineering or service part number, label or minor physical variation from the module pictured. We select the appropriate compatible OEM APIM for your application. Compatibility This product is designed for compatible Ford and Lincoln vehicles already equipped with factory SYNC 3. It can be used for: ✓ Replacing a failed or malfunctioning SYNC 3 APIM✓ Replacing an existing navigation APIM✓ Adding factory navigation to a non-navigation SYNC 3 vehicle✓ Retaining Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support✓ Upgrading to SYNC 3.4 where compatible✓ Replacing an APIM without a dealer programming visit This Is NOT a SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 Conversion Kit If your vehicle currently has SYNC 2 / MyFord Touch, this APIM alone will not convert the vehicle to SYNC 3. A complete SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 conversion requires additional hardware, including a SYNC 3-compatible touchscreen and other components. For those vehicles, choose one of our complete SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 upgrade kits instead. Want the Newer Gen 4 APIM? For customers who want our newer-generation Gen 4 SYNC 3 hardware, we also offer a Gen 4 SYNC 3 APIM with built-in navigation. Our Gen 4 Navigation APIM can replace any compatible generation of SYNC 3 APIM, including vehicles originally equipped with an earlier-generation module. Choose the Gen 4 option if you specifically want: ✓ Gen 4 OEM Ford APIM hardware✓ Built-in factory navigation✓ SYNC 3.4✓ Latest applicable navigation maps✓ VIN-specific programming Why All Things Sync? We've specialized in Ford & Lincoln OEM SYNC systems since 2019. Your APIM isn't simply pulled from inventory and shipped. We select an appropriate compatible OEM module, professionally test it and configure it specifically for your VIN and factory vehicle equipment before it leaves us. ✓ Genuine OEM Ford/Lincoln hardware✓ VIN-specific programming included✓ Built-in Ford factory navigation✓ Apple CarPlay & Android Auto support✓ Professionally tested APIMs✓ Thousands of Ford & Lincoln vehicles upgraded or repaired✓ Ford & Lincoln SYNC specialists since 2019✓ U.S.-based support✓ 1-year warranty Not Sure If This Is What You Need? Send us your year, make, model, VIN and a description of your SYNC symptoms. We'll help determine whether an APIM replacement is appropriate and make sure you order the correct solution for your vehicle. Show more