Sync 4 8.46 inch display upgrade

[cfhgarza]

Over Christmas break I stumbled across several companies selling Sync 4 8.46” displays that they claimed would work in our trucks. I decided to be the Guinea pig and order on off of eBay.

What they claim
-Bigger display
-Plug and play with Sync 3.4
-Higher resolution

What I found
-it looks like a bigger display and measures 8.46” diagonally from bezel to bezel but when powered on the image is only 8”. I don’t know if this is because the display is letterboxing the image or it’s not actually 8.46”. Probably for the best as part of the display would be under the dash bezel if it used the full screen.
-It just works
-No real way to tell the resolution of the display but it looks like a better display in terms of brightness, colors and contrast.
-Bracket screws were too long and press against the display internally causing spots on display. I replaced them with shorter screws and the spots wet away.
-No Ford markings in display anywhere.

My thoughts on this “upgrade”. It’s not worth it unless your factory display dies. I’m going to leave it in and test the long term durability but so far it has been good.

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[cfhgarza]

Pictures


Comparison new on top

Screws that are too long, 4th hidden behind post in top right

No spots with short screws

Spots from long screws

Here you can see the image doesn't fill the full 8.4 inches

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I'm interested in pictures.

 

[cfhgarza]

I'm interested in pictures.

Updated with pictures

 

[Colo_Ranger]

So this runs sync 4? I need to read up on what Sync 4 offers.

 

[cmhmh]

So this runs sync 4? I need to read up on what Sync 4 offers.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...ference-between-sync-3-and-sync-4-technology/

 

[cfhgarza]

So this runs sync 4? I need to read up on what Sync 4 offers.

No, it’s the display only

 

[Colo_Ranger]

No, it’s the display only

I'm confused - your post says Sync 4 compatible with Sync 3.4. This is just a screen upgrade? No other upgrades?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...ference-between-sync-3-and-sync-4-technology/

wireless carplay would be my only benefit.

 

[Jason B]

No, it’s the display only

"Display only" as it is only the screen?
So why the change? Was the other on the fritz?

 

[cfhgarza]

"Display only" as it is only the screen?
So why the change? Was the other on the fritz?

It was supposed to be slightly bigger, curiosity, boredom and disposable income

 

[JimH]

Does it add "Maps" ?? I currently don't have Navigation..

 

[Jason B]

Does it add "Maps" ?? I currently don't have Navigation..

You should be using Android Auto or Apple Car Play. They have better maps which are more up to date.

 

[JimH]

You should be using Android Auto or Apple Car Play. They have better maps which are more up to date.

I've been using Waze - very up to date.

 

[Big Blue]

Does it add "Maps" ?? I currently don't have Navigation..

It's a aftermarket display replacement only! Not a SYNC upgrade. They are using the SYNC 4 tag as a advertising gimmick. Won't even give better resolution. .48 inches on the diagonal is not even that much bigger.

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