In recent years, vehicles have adopted new technology at an increasingly rapid rate, which means that vehicles produced just a few years ago are already dated in that regard. This is especially true when it comes to infotainment screens, which just keep getting larger and larger each and every year. This leaves Ford Fusion owners, in particular, out in the cold, so to speak, since Ford discontinued the sedan last year. However, Phoenix Automotive makes a large, 13.6-inch Ford Fusion infotainment screen for those that want to keep their 2013-2020 model current.
This Ford Fusion Infotainment screen is so large, in fact, that it dwarfs virtually everything in Ford’s current lineup, save for the 15.5-inch unit used in the Ford Mustang Mach-E (and soon the Ford F-150 Lightning and 2022 Ford Expedition). It’s also larger than the newly updated 12.8-inch screen found in the Chinese versions of the Ford Mondeo and Mach-E.
Unlike current Ford vehicles, which run different versions of the automaker’s SYNC operating system, Phoenix Automotive’s 2013-2020 Ford Fusion infotainment screen runs Google’s Android software, which Ford and Lincoln models will begin using in 2023. That means users can also install Android apps from both Google’s Play store and other sources, and use the navigation app of their choice instead of being stuck with a proprietary option.
The large screen is quite modern looking as well, thanks to its vertical orientation and high-definition graphics. It’s also a plug-and-play installation with no additional wiring required and allows owners to retain most of their vehicle’s features including the backup camera, SYNC commands, and steering wheel controls. Plus, it adds modern features like touch HVAC controls in place of physical buttons. The unit also touts Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MirrorLink connectivity – all the features we’d expect to find in a modern vehicle.
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Wow. That looks pretty good. Better even than the OEM one in the 2021 Edge. I had a 2015 Fusion SE with the appearance pkg but it had that shockingly sad looking tiny screen with a backup camera you could hardly see.
So many questions! Would I need to get a new dash or is that included with the screen? Does it come with any installation assistance?
All your questions and concerns can be answered by just watching the YouTube installation videos that have been showing for about a year. There are self install videos on the multiple sync formats, depending on whether you have a 2013-2016 sync or 2017-2020 Fusion sync.
Most aftermarket stereo shops should be able to do the install for you too. Much easier than your typical head-unit and amplifier upgrade.
I remember prices being in the neighborhood of $600. for the Phoenix unit from multiple online vendors.I wouldn't be surprised if prices have dropped from that point as the item becomes more popular. Check it out.
I had a 2014 SE with the larger screen, as the car had everything except the Sony radio. Now I have 2019 SE with just factory equipment. ( the new safety features are great. I have an iPhone - so I guess I won’t be able to use it. Why is it just set up for Android ?
Just what everyone needs... more electronic gobbledegook distractions.
Ford has done an absolute crap job supporting the older Synch systems. I've got a '14 Energi SE and honestly, the lack of support and interoperability for the Sych portion of the car with this Android users phone has me really wondering what they were thinking when they brought Synch to market.
And, don't think Google is stepping up, either.. reached out to them multiple times, all I've gotten were crickets in a quiet room.
But, yeah I keep my investments a while longer than most people. Something like this new center stack is made for people like me who tend to buy for the long term.
Sync 3 is great....... Android, Apple and Google maps for nav. Why would you call Google? Google has nothing to do with Ford Sync. Ford has a Sync help line. I have only had Sync 3 in my FiST and wifes Mustang GT. Saved me a ton on buying the crappy Ford Nav. We keep our cars for a long time also. Wife replaced a '94 Dodge Stealth R/T with her Mustang GT Coyote 10 spd auto and I have my Fiesta ST Mountune. We are 69 years old and will probably never buy another car. We love high performance cars our whole life, the only reason for dumping her R/T was after knee surgery the manual transmission aggravated the knee. Not so on the 6 speed in the FiST, very light clutch. Live long, prosper and drive a Ford!
Ford SYNC is Microsoft.
Sync 1 and 2 are Microsoft. Sync 3 is not
You need to fix the damn transmission problems...you know it excist.. but do nothing about it....
This is cool I have a 2020 and everyone makes fun of me for not having a touch screen. Also my paint is chipping for no reason and the warranty I paid for doesn’t want to help with the issue
Your Factory warranty is in the front of your owners manual and explains paint coverage. Paint chips are caused by rock/pebble strikes and are excluded from the factory warranty, same with rust unless it perforates the metal, all cars not just Ford. Some paints are brittle. My White Platinum has one chip 1/16 X 1/8 inch in 5 years, 50K miles and seems resistant to rock chips. Could be the optional tri-coat colors are more resilient to chipping.
This is simple and plenty of people have installed it. You can google it on YouTube.