How to Enable Navigation on Ford Sync 2

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Here's how you can enable navigation on your Ford/Lincoln with Sync 2. If you have Sync 2 but don't have navigation you can use this video to enable it. All you need is the Map Card and a $30 OBDII connector.

**** One thing I forgot to mention in the video is you'll need to run the NaviPatch wallpaper on your radio to make things work. Once that's complete you need to do a master reset on Sync 2****



Actual Sync 2 Version / Version Displayed / Comments

2.1 / SYNCGen2_4.23.11081_PRODUCT / Focus only
2.11 / SYNCGen2_4.23.11134_PRODUCT / Released 26 Oct 2011
3.0.2 / SYNCGen2 / Released 05 Mar 2012
3.1.3 / SYNCGen2 / Released September 2012 (BEV vehicles only)
3.2.2 / SYNCGen2 / Released September 2012 (Limited release)
3.5.1 / SYNCGen2_4.29.12285_PRODUCT / Released December 2012 + GPS Update (A4) new SD card required. (Compatible up to A9, B9 & F7 SD cards).
3.6.2 / SYNCGen2_4.30.13171_PRODUCT / Released August 2013 (Compatible up to A9, B9 & F7 SD cards)
3.7.11 / SYNCGen2_4.32.14122_PRODUCT / Released September 2014 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F7 & K4 SD cards)
3.8 / SYNCGen2_3.08.15128.EA.10_PRODUCT / Released October 02 2015 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F7 & K4 SD cards) Rev 4 (Patched) latest Nav Version (5.67.6) Released September 2015
3.10 / SYNCGen2_3.10.16180.EA.0_PRODUCT / Released November 2016 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F7 & K4 SD cards)

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[MeMe-ifhy]

Thanks so much for these really comprehensive and clear guides. Despite some nervousness I was able to install the navigation by following the steps, without any problems. The dealer quoted £130 just to 'scope the issue' with no guarantees it would be the final bill, so finding these instructions and being able to follow them is fantastic. Very many thanks.

[mikevanderhyden]

Thanks for the video. I watched a couple of other videos for adding navigation to my 2013 Ford Explorer, but something was missing in those. You were the only one who mentioned the navigation app that had to be installed. In fact, it has to be installed before doing anything else. I know because I tried and didn't get it twice. Then I remembered the navigation app and that you had a link. If not for you, I'd still be sitting in my Explorer scratching my head. Thanks again.

[ruizhang]

Super excited to make it work on my Ford Fusion 2013! The best video that provides so detailed description and necessary files. I watched this one in conjunction with another one which is more walkthrough. So happy to make it work without spending tons of money. Really appreciate it!

[rodgarrett]

I wanted to say thank you. I have owned a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD for about 6 years. Following your instructions I successfully downloaded and upgraded to version 3.08. I used ForScan to make the recommended changes and purchased the latest version of maps "A14", 2023 from Amazon for $19.99 plus tax and for the first time I have a working Sync Navigation system.

Thanks so much!

[ButchHawkins]

Just tried it on a 2012 focus we got a week ago. Followed your instructions. Worked like a charm. Thank you. Saved me hundreds of dollars.

[richburnett]

Just got done enabling my Navigation. Hands down the best video I have seen on this process. Very good. Had a little issue with getting Forscan to work but I had to slow down and figure it out. All in all took me maybe 45 minutes to do everything. Give or take. Thanks for the awesome video.

[charlesmayerchak]

I must say this is an easy install procedure, Followed the instructions and all worked fine. Took about 50 minutes start to finish including a battery monitor reset, (nothing to do with navigation just needed done while Forscan was connected) probably will take longer to learn how to use the thing. Thanks so much DIY REID for taking the time to make the video and allowing us the opportunity for this upgrade. Ford should be embarrassed for the price point at build time!!!! everything is in the thing to make it work except for the map card!!!!
Thanks again!!!
Chuck

[JmackL]

Worked perfectly in Europe on a Ford Mondeo (Same as Fusion). I had 3.08 already installed and just used your nav apps file along with the png at the end. Thanks

[jpification]

Just wanted to let you know that I finally got it all together, did my update, the Naviapp, the wallpaper, changed the code in the APIM, and voila. I have Navigation. I want to thank you and all so much for the help. It really works!

[Ubaid_Khann]

Just activated navigation with your files and following your video and it worked :). Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and publishing this video. I bought pre-owned vehicle and dealer told that vehicle never had navigation hence it would be expansive to have this feature. I was able to do it very easily and economically through your procedure. Thank you once again.

[adammauksch]

The best video I found on the topic. Finally got navigation on my -'14 Edge!

[DIYReid]

One thing I forgot to mention in the video is you'll need to run the NaviPatch wallpaper on your radio to make things work. Once that's complete you need to do a master reset on Sync 2

[trev]

By far the best demo I've seen, thanks for sharing ! I was going to take my car to an audio shop to get this done for £100 but now its just 15£ for odb reader 👍

[keepontrucking]

Thank you DIY Reid. I got it working thanks to your earlier help on Sync versions that got me started. Everything worked and the navigation is sweet. II have a 14' Escape and I just ignored the 3.08 Sync and navigation stuff and went right for the 3.10. The A10 maps card worked fine with it. The one misunderstanding out there I think is that we don't just need to set the Navipatch as the background screen, we also need to go to select it and either tap or double tap it, or click on set as background one more time after making the FORscan mod. Then Sync 2 says "Nav Unlocked" and the compass final shrinks and it says insert navigation SD card on the upper right. It is a live and learn experience for us all. What tricked me was I installed the naviogation program 3 or 4 times and it did not show up on my list of installed programs like it did in your video. It must have been in there after the fist install but only showed after I did the Navipatch unlock. Thanks so much. This is so much better than the suction cup special!

[moomba]

Just finished adding this to my 2013 Super Duty, and it worked great. Follow the steps in both videos, and it works without a hitch.

[afitzgoon]

What an awesome video guide! And an ever greater person! He took the time out of his day to help me with the issues I was having. Once again THANK YOU!!!

[ItsJessChicken]

actually i didn't even have to do that much forscan has a option now under that menu to enable navigation. Pretty cool.

[CaliNative]

Huge thanks to this gentleman!! And thanks to the ForScan community!

[lancedonny]

Worked great! Nav showed up within a few seconds, everything works. Points of interest, favorites, voice commands, route guidance. Thanks!

[davidjones]

This was great I spent money from a company and it didn’t work followed this video and I now have navigation on may car worked great just following his advice and it was so easy thank you diy Reid you help me loads