Navigation of Choice on 15” Sync4

[Yoop33]

What navigation system do you use?
I’m a huge fan of Waze and I wish Apple Maps was better because it’s beautiful, but how does it integrate with the Sync4 on the big screen and does the stock system work as good or better?

Having a new ‘22 Platinum delivered soon and want some opinions.

 

[LokiWolf]

I have a 21 150, with the connected built in NAV, and I honestly use it more than Waze now. It works well.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

What navigation system do you use?
I’m a huge fan of Waze and I wish Apple Maps was better because it’s beautiful, but how does it integrate with the Sync4 on the big screen and does the stock system work as good or better?

Having a new ‘22 Platinum delivered soon and want some opinions.

Have always used the stock navigation and will always continue to.

 

[ExpyNole]

I've used the build-in nav on our sync4a and like it a lot. It's akin to apple maps in accuracy, which around here is a lot better than google for whatever reason.

 

[mdecillis]

Always use Google Maps (Waze on longer trips because of police/hazard reporting), by far the best and most accurate, especially for traffic. It's easy to read as well. Especially nice with wireless Android Auto. No need to plug your phone in plus you can reply to important texts hands-free. But I've heard the newer Ford Nav is pretty good now.

 

[GixxerJasen]

I'm on the older Expy with the smaller screen but I use google maps pretty much exclusively. My built in Nav is already out of date for my neighborhood, let alone other places. Never understood people who prefer waze but don't use the contribution features. My dad is one of them and he can't explain why he likes it better.

 

[rd618]

I have a 21 150, with the connected built in NAV, and I honestly use it more than Waze now. It works well.

I second this. I was a big waze user. But the ford actually does a pretty good job with the connected built in. And it looks good on the 15” screen and dashboard. And in my area cell service is spotty so waze takes time to update.

 

[BrianA]

The built in nav on 22 always takes longer routes than Google maps. Google maps is nice because it shows similar routes along the way.

 

[mdecillis]

The built in nav on 22 always takes longer routes than Google maps.

Definitely true.

I just tried using the built in Nav to get to a location and it made me miss the exit because roads were not accurately drawn on the map. Also, it doesn't seem to show exit numbers, unless there is a setting to turn that on.

 

[LokiWolf]

Definitely true.

I just tried using the built in Nav to get to a location and it made me miss the exit because roads were not accurately drawn on the map. Also, it doesn't seem to show exit numbers, unless there is a setting to turn that on.

Mine shows exit numbers and has never not notified me in time for an exit.

Also, just for clarity, Waze and Google Maps are both Google products and use the same Map data.

 

[Polo08816]

I always use Google Maps (CarPlay). I never bother with built in navigation.

 

[mdecillis]

Mine shows exit numbers and has never not notified me in time for an exit.

Also, just for clarity, Waze and Google Maps are both Google products and use the same Map data.

I missed the exit because they were both exits were next to each other and the Nav didn't give me an exit # or go on Route 80 E or W, just told me to take Route 80. Maybe a setting I need to turn on.

Yes I know that, but Google Maps is much less cluttered. And Waze doesn't give you accurate arrival times on longer trips.

 

[Diesel26]

How is the traffic notification on the built in? Does it do well to change to a new route when there is bad traffic or do you have to manually do that. With Navigation I never use it to find my way I usually use it to make sure I don’t get stuck in a wreck on the highway.

 

[ak49]

I prefer Google maps satellite view on that big gorgeous screen. We just moved to a new area last year and like being able to see what's beyond the trees lining the roads.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Used to use Waze. Now I use Apple Maps. It is much better now. It lets you know what lane to be in and give plenty of heads up before exits or turns. I've been pleased with it that past 1+ years that I have been using it.

When towing my camper, I use RV Life for longer new routes. I have only had one issue with it when in Virginia Beach. Other than that it has not let me down.

 

[mdecillis]

It lets you know what lane to be in

That's another reason I like Google Maps over Waze. Hoping Google implements all the Waze reporting features into Maps soon.

 

[Maxine the Max]

I have a 21 150, with the connected built in NAV, and I honestly use it more than Waze now. It works well.

I bought the updated maps USB stick but I can't get sync to update from 3.0 to 3.4 in my '19 max. I've only tried via wifi. I know it can be downloaded on a stick also. I like the onboard navigation but would like it updated.

 

[LokiWolf]

I bought the updated maps USB stick but I can't get sync to update from 3.0 to 3.4 in my '19 max. I've only tried via wifi. I know it can be downloaded on a stick also. I like the onboard navigation but would like it updated.

MtM, This thread is about the Sync4 Equipped vehicles(21+ F150, and 22+ Expeditions). There are several threads on here about Sync 3 Updates if you search. There was no need to pay as there are free options to get updates to Sync 3 including the Map Data.

Update all versions of Ford Sync 3 to the latest Sync 3.4

Thanks to LokiWolf https://www.expeditionforum.com/members/lokiwolf.52626/ 3.4 can be done on any Sync 3 system without doing the Firmware or having a new APIM using the Format Tool. This is the process you should be following and files you should be downloading...

www.expeditionforum.com

That is the longest thread about it.

Cyanlabs and their Sync3 Updater is the tool you need to download and use to get the updates you need.

 

[JustMatt76]

I've had my Timberline for awhile and done quite a few road trips, just recently from Tampa Bay Florida to Tennessee. I have used CarPlay and Apple Maps from day one and I love it in the Expedition. That being said, I haven't used the Ford navigation at all and while I used Google Maps in previous vehicles and it worked ok, I just seem to like the Apple Maps better. Plus it syncs up with my watch so if I'm not paying attention to a upcoming turn my watch "taps" my wrist to let me know.

 

[DP77]

I have a 22 Expedition Platinum Max sync 4a and I’ve used the built-in nav, Apple Maps, Google maps, and waze. My favorite is Google maps because of the satellite view, but I also like Apple Maps because it sync’s with my Apple Watch which will vibrate, show the distance & direction of the next turn, and clicks the closer you get to the turn. The built-in nav includes a screen between the speedometer and the rpm screens, waze is to plain. Each map app has their own pros and cons. You need to check the settings for each of the apps and select if you want the fastest or shortest route.