I have a 2014 Ford Fusion SE Hybrid with a small, non-touchscreen display—probably Sync 1. I really want Android Auto and a backup camera, but I’m struggling to find options. Most tutorials and kits focus on upgrading from Sync 2 to Sync 3, but I can’t find much about upgrading from Sync 1 to Sync 3.
The info I’ve come across is either outdated (dead links) or mentions expensive solutions ($1,000+). I know my car isn’t new, but it runs great, and I’m still paying off my loan, so a budget-friendly option is ideal.
I’m aware of third-party Android Auto units, but I want something that doesn’t look cheap or flimsy—unless that’s my best option. Any suggestions for cost-effective ways to add Android Auto and a backup cam in 2025?
You have 1.1 - hopefully, there’s a junkyard nearby where you can get the Sync 3 (make sure to get a 4 or 6-speaker setup that matches what you have!) - which WILL need to be programmed to your VIN# to work - and the adapter harness. That, or $1,200 for a kit, or aftermarket (and you’ll still need the inner trim piece for the 8" screen).