2016 Expedition XLT Aftermarket Radio Upgrade???

[rrc-swb]

Hello gals/guys... First post here.

I recently got a 2016 Expedition XLT... It has the factory radio and I'm having difficulties finding an aftermarket unit for it.

I found this company, but they don't have anything for this year/model. Something like this is what I'm after.

https://radio-upgrade.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=392

Any suggestion?



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[Bigbadbull]

Have you looked at units that fit the 2013-14 F150's?
They have the same center console as the 2015-17 Exp

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500X009FD2/Alpine-X009-FD2-In-Dash-Restyle-System.html?tp=49934

costs a ton though.

 

[Adieu]

3 grand????? Haha they must be on some serious research chemicals

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

https://www.infotainment.com/collections/all/products/4-sync-to-8-sync-3-custom-touchscreen-upgrade

I have a 2015 so my options are also limited since the touchscreen controls everything.
Naturally, this is also pricey, but compatibility won't be an issue.

 

[rob4092xx]

I am in the process of ordering this kit for my 2017 Expy. Problem is the surrounding bezel that comes with this kit is on backorder by Ford. Are you going to get one?

 

[rrc-swb]

I haven't done anything... Too busy at work to play with this.

I did find this Universal dash kit for a F-150

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794K1...a&awnw=g&awcr=74029585345&awdv=c&awug=9007526

I need to see if the AC controls will work.

3 grand????? Haha they must be on some serious research chemicals

I agree... $3k is more than OEM.

 

[malimal]

Anybody find something..have a 2016 XLT base..can't believe there is no way to upgrade radio.

 

[rob4092xx]

I purchased this upgrade ($2,100.00) and installed it. It did not work.

 

[malimal]

I purchased this upgrade ($2,100.00) and installed it. It did not work.

The one from infotainment?

 

[rob4092xx]

Yes, it took me six hours to install. You would not believe all the steps, wires, connectors, etc. And then it didn't work.

 

[malimal]

Yes, it took me six hours to install. You would not believe all the steps, wires, connectors, etc. And then it didn't work.

Aww man..that looked promising...are they helping you to resolve the issue..for that much money they better.

 

[JExpedition07]

That’s crazy money to upgrade.

 

[malimal]

That’s crazy money to upgrade.

Yeah it is, but Ford did some crap with the sync 3 in these that there are few options to upgrade from a base system.

Hoping to do this upgrade as well some day.

 

[JExpedition07]

Yeah it is, but Ford did some crap with the sync 3 in these that there are few options to upgrade from a base system.

Hoping to do this upgrade as well some day.

I just upgraded my truck to the factory Navigation/Infotainment that was available in my model year, the website posted earlier in the thread wanted $1,000 for the unit, I got one on eBay from LKQ in great shape for $255, just saying that website is expensive.

 

[enskyte]

Just ordered a new touch screen for wife's explorer. These guys could maybe help although they show none for 16 yet. www.4dtech.com
They had great customer service. Good luck

 

[Kwik SC]

Guys you're looking at the wrong component. All the functions are being controlled by the amp. You need a digital signal processor to emulate what the amp is doing. The iDatalink Meastro RR is what you're looking for. Then you can swap out to a smart head unit, change amps and speakers. Like this:

 

[malimal]

Guys you're looking at the wrong component. All the functions are being controlled by the amp. You need a digital signal processor to emulate what the amp is doing. The iDatalink Meastro RR is what you're looking for. Then you can swap out to a smart head unit, change amps and speakers. Like this:

The RR does not support the 2016 base 4.3. its not even an option. idatalink was one of the first places i went.

 

[malimal]

I did talk to Crutchfield.. they just said, they have not had any time with a 2015-2017 expy to figure it out. Said I would loan them mine..lol


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[Kwik SC]

What about this guy and his friend?



http://maestro.idatalink.com/search...16&vehicle_model_id=58&vehicle_audio_id=12274


http://maestro.idatalink.com/accessories/category/product_id/580/project/ar

 

[malimal]

Says it’s for the 8” screen.