Tesla Style Dash

[malimal]

This newer version on aliexpress looks interesting since it keeps the OEM climate controls. Just wondering what happens to the controls at the top of the radio trim bezel.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804806342222.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.13.58d71041Z4n2T2&algo_pvid=95e644f9-5737-4699-a9c1-47f4d395cc6a&algo_exp_id=95e644f9-5737-4699-a9c1-47f4d395cc6a-6&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000031268559908%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%211466.66%21880.0%21%21%21%21%21%402102110316756913117556954d06d5%2112000031268559908%21sea&curPageLogUid=Q5t83G5DWsd2

That looks interesting but I wonder about upgrades and compatibility.

Anybody try this one from Phoenix Automotive? https://phoenixautomotiveinc.com/pr...avigation-radio-for-ford-expedition-2018-2021

 

[Stanky]

I would not recommend this head unit. I've had a Gen IV in mine for less than 2 years and decided today to replace it because of the numerous issues:
- Screen drops randomly while driving, not a reboot, just blank screen and loss of audio. They gave me a patched firmware which resolved it for a while, but it's back
- If you use iOS for Carplay, the ZLink app is temperamental: random disconnects, pairing issues, etc
- Climate Controls randomly fail. In the winter the heat will not engage or AC in the summer, requires a battery disconnect, it works for a while, rinse & repeat
- Opinion: Touchscreen is so so and UI is pretty rough.

The dealer that I got mine from in PA said they don't use them anymore because of several reported issues like this. They're doing a custom install with a Sony XAV-9500ES. I would suggest something similar, slightly higher cost due to some custom fabrication, but less issues. Happy to report back along w/photos after the replacement is complete if there's interest.

Which one did you have? The Phoenix or the Linkswell?

 

[TheAngryOgre]

I have the Linkswell.