Radio swap

[TheDesertRat]

Just bought a 2007 F150 Lariat super crew. Question on the radio, it has the nav/sirius radio but no bluetooth sync for cellular phones. My 07 Mustang had to have the aftermarket bluetooth setup with the push botton fob. I am assuming the F150 would have had to have that as well but the previous owner didn't opt for it. Can I swap a 2008 or newer radio with the Sync without major changes in the back end?

 

[blacksnapon]

Just bought a 2007 F150 Lariat super crew. Question on the radio, it has the nav/sirius radio but no bluetooth sync for cellular phones. My 07 Mustang had to have the aftermarket bluetooth setup with the push botton fob. I am assuming the F150 would have had to have that as well but the previous owner didn't opt for it. Can I swap a 2008 or newer radio with the Sync without major changes in the back end?

Theres another module involved in SYNC as well. Its called the APIM module. Of course all of the associated wiring too.

 

[TheDesertRat]

So no direct swap in I take it? I guess I am stuck wearing one of those Lt. Uhura ear pieces for hands free mobile.

 

[slmann]

you could go aftermarket. something like this maybe http://www.kcautosound.com/Kenwood-c-574.html

I had a similar unit in my 04 and it fit nicely and was easy to install. Travis at KCAutosound can and will walk you through install and may even be able to send it to you pre-wired so all you have to do is plug it in.

 

[slmann]

here is a pic of the one I had in my 04

That unit was bluetooth capable but required an extra module that I didn't buy.

I think most newer units have the bluetooth already included.

 

[TheDesertRat]

I wanted to stay with a Ford unit to avoid some pinhead decided to five finger discount my stereo. However, I may not have a choice I suppose. I could go with the setup in my 07 Mustang I suppose if they still make it.