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I have upgraded to factory NAv in my 2008 fusion se with 2.3l and manual transmission. Ok . first and foremost you need the nav radio with 3 connectors most come with it, gps antenna, nav dvd, and steering wheel switch for nav control. Installed all parts works great with the radio. worth the upgrade in sound quality bass is alot harder hitting. its takes about 2 hours and its better if you can get a radio that is preprogrammed to your car. the pmi does not work due to as built \data is diff for each set up. for example sync nav and audiophile is different for sync and audiophile. that as built address is diff. it is doable with out programming to you car but you must have a ford scan tool to do it with and get as built for your type of setup. most nav radio will work but it most be 2008 part numbers mine was 8wat-18k931-ca radiopart number. but it really came from a 2008 mkx. the steering wheel control is for a nav equiped vehicle you must have the it is not an option. will post part number later.

 

 

Now to the kinda part. it seems the radio was damaged in shipping so the radio back light is not working. so i have to use a outside light to see the screen. other than that. the nav dvd might also be to blame with the drop. did not look at the box was so happy to finally get the radio and kit. i started looking after i realized i had a problem and sure enough the box was damaged and it even said fragile handle with care. glad it was insured.

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I have upgraded to factory NAv in my 2008 fusion se with 2.3l and manual transmission. Ok . first and foremost you need the nav radio with 3 connectors most come with it, gps antenna, nav dvd, and steering wheel switch for nav control. Installed all parts works great with the radio. worth the upgrade in sound quality bass is alot harder hitting. its takes about 2 hours and its better if you can get a radio that is preprogrammed to your car. the pmi does not work due to as built \data is diff for each set up. for example sync nav and audiophile is different for sync and audiophile. that as built address is diff. it is doable with out programming to you car but you must have a ford scan tool to do it with and get as built for your type of setup. most nav radio will work but it most be 2008 part numbers mine was 8wat-18k931-ca radiopart number. but it really came from a 2008 mkx. the steering wheel control is for a nav equiped vehicle you must have the it is not an option. will post part number later.

 

 

Now to the kinda part. it seems the radio was damaged in shipping so the radio back light is not working. so i have to use a outside light to see the screen. other than that. the nav dvd might also be to blame with the drop. did not look at the box was so happy to finally get the radio and kit. i started looking after i realized i had a problem and sure enough the box was damaged and it even said fragile handle with care. glad it was insured.

 

So you're saying the SYNC doesn't work with the NAV upgrade? I like the factory Nav, and would love to upgrade, but I'm not giving up my SYNC. I will stick with a nice mounted Tom Tom.

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no sync does work. that is one of the key features for our cars. the other thing is the 2008 model year. you need more parts for 2006-2007 cars. wiring harness and more parts. I did my car due to the fact i work at a dealer and can do all the work. sync works even better. the poineer procressor is very well work the upgrade. the sound is amazing . and i have had a few systems. its not thx in sound processing but it is very clear and loud at volume. the base radio people need not do the upgrade with out speakers unless you intend on just using the nav system for what it is. even the factory 6x9 subs seem louder and more punch to them.

 

but as all good things go i had to take it out due to the radio screen backlighing and nav dvd would not read. thank goodness for insurance. will get back another unit and try again. i just was not willing to spend 1300 for the unit through ford. thats my cost beacuse i work at a dealer.

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That is great that Sync works with it. I would love to do that myself since the Navi unit I am sure is such a better Sync experience than just the plain stereo unit. I was actually thinking about replacing my current unit with the Pioneer F90BT. However, then I would my steering wheel controls and that unit only works with Ipods for voice control. Hopefully some aftermarket car stereo manufactures (like Alpine) make some good stereos with Sync technology when Fords agreement with Microsoft expires in 2009.

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I'm adding factory nav to my Fusion as well. . .have all the parts, one question: Where the heck does the OEM antenna mount? It clearly has a mounting bracket, but I have no idea where it goes!

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I'm adding factory nav to my Fusion as well. . .have all the parts, one question: Where the heck does the OEM antenna mount? It clearly has a mounting bracket, but I have no idea where it goes!

What is the Ford part number?

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