Questions About Upgrading Stereo

[willyro24]

Hey guys. I just got a Fusion about a year ago. I have a 2018 Hybrid. I love the car. However, My car has the regular stereo. It’s the one thing I dislike about the car because 1) The 4 inch screen kills me & 2) I have to look at my phone for maps. I bought the car used so I didn’t have the option to upgrade the technology package. What are my options for upgrading? I was looking into buying a touchscreen stereo, but forgot I probably would need a different dash kit. I just honestly have no idea how the whole upgrading my dash works. Will I also have to buy another dash kit on top of a new stereo? Will I have to go to a Ford dealership and spend an arm and a leg for a whole upgrade? Or do I just really have no options at this point? My technology package is standard. Anything would help. Thank you all in advance. 

Edited January 12, 2021 by willyro24
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[akirby]

Why do people buy cars without features they really want?  I never understood that.

 

You could go aftermarket but the dash surround will be a pain.  You can upgrade to sync 3 with a turnkey system but it’s expensive - $1500-$2000 and I don’t know if that includes the dash trim.  Or you could find the used components yourself and install it but then you have to get the sync 3 software installed and updated.  
 

Do a google search - I’m sure lots of folks have done this or at least discussed it.  Good luck.

[alcohenusa]

Hi Willyro24.  I would take a look at crutchfield.com or call Crutchfield for live consultation. They should be able to help you put together a system that would work for you. If you buy from them, they provide full instructions for a self installation.

[bbf2530]

6 hours ago, willyro24 said:

Hey guys. I just got a Fusion about a year ago. I have a 2018 Hybrid. I love the car. However, My car has the regular stereo. It’s the one thing I dislike about the car because 1) The 4 inch screen kills me & 2) I have to look at my phone for maps. I bought the car used so I didn’t have the option to upgrade the technology package. What are my options for upgrading? I was looking into buying a touchscreen stereo, but forgot I probably would need a different dash kit. I just honestly have no idea how the whole upgrading my dash works. Will I also have to buy another dash kit on top of a new stereo? Will I have to go to a Ford dealership and spend an arm and a leg for a whole upgrade? Or do I just really have no options at this point? My technology package is standard. Anything would help. Thank you all in advance. 

 

Hi willy. I will second alcohenusa's recommendation to call Crutchfield. They are very good. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-w6JLN2M5nn0/

 

Let us know how you make out and good luck.

[Multitask]

This does not 100% apply for your year, but it's a start

 

http://www.2gfusions.net/showthread.php?tid=4050

 

[Audiophile14Fusion]

The only kit available is the metra axxcess 99-5841B. It's $499. It's complete. It will give you aftermarket climate control, retain all chimes and provide a home for a double or single DIN head unit. You will loose 3.5mm aux jack and usb. But you can easily tie them into the aftermarket head unit if it has inputs.

 

I recommend for under 500 a pioneer avh-2500nex (cd/dvd) or a dmh-2550nex (mechless, no cd drive) short chassis.

 

If budget permits $500 plus for head unit jump to pioneer avh or dmh 4400nex-4500nex.

 

Professional Installer for 20+ years as well as a competitor.