Flyedge Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Is there any guide on modifying the bracket from a gen 1.5 edge MFT to fit a flat/standard display sync 3 display? I got a deal that I couldn't pass up on a ford focus screen, and am hoping that there is a way to make it fit into my edge. I have come across a guide for an F150, but it looks a little different, so I am hoping someone might have experience doing this on an edge. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Something like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Lincoln-Sync-3-Screen-Brackets-Recessed-Edge-/303580252603?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyedge Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, enigma-2 said: Something like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Lincoln-Sync-3-Screen-Brackets-Recessed-Edge-/303580252603?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 From what I understand, those are designed for the recessed screen as well. I am looking for a way to make the standard/flat screen work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Reach out to @jmr061 tell him the screen you have and 9/10 times he may have the bracket for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyedge Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) A little update to close this out incase anyone finds themselves in the same spot. I came across a post on this forum about 3D printing a brackets to make the flat screen work-https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/24155-sync-2-to-sync-3-in-2011-with-3d-printed-brackets/?tab=comments#comment-183751 I don’t have a 3D printer myself, but was able to find someone on a local Facebook group who was kind enough to print them out for me. The brackets fit perfect without any adjustment, and seem fairly sturdy, though we will see how they hold up long term. The rest of the install went fine, I was aIso able to use the As Built information in that thread on my vehicle as it was very similar to my set up. I will probably have to tweak a few minor things eventually, but it was close enough to get it working until I have more time to dig into the programming. All in I was able to do the whole Sync 2 to Sync 3 with nav swap for under $90 CAD as I managed to find most of the parts at a junkyard, and did the programming myself. Edited January 22, 2021 by Flyedge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMiFo Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I've actually been using 3D printed brackets for about 3 years now, so far so good as long as you don't crank down the screws too much. That may depend on the filament used as well, but the stuff I used wasn't anything fancy - just the cheap stuff Makerbot sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) On 1/22/2021 at 9:31 AM, Flyedge said: A little update to close this out incase anyone finds themselves in the same spot. I came across a post on this forum about 3D printing a brackets to make the flat screen work-https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/24155-sync-2-to-sync-3-in-2011-with-3d-printed-brackets/?tab=comments#comment-183751 I don’t have a 3D printer myself, but was able to find someone on a local Facebook group who was kind enough to print them out for me. The brackets fit perfect without any adjustment, and seem fairly sturdy, though we will see how they hold up long term. The rest of the install went fine, I was aIso able to use the As Built information in that thread on my vehicle as it was very similar to my set up. I will probably have to tweak a few minor things eventually, but it was close enough to get it working until I have more time to dig into the programming. All in I was able to do the whole Sync 2 to Sync 3 with nav swap for under $90 CAD as I managed to find most of the parts at a junkyard, and did the programming myself. I'm glad they worked out for you. The ones I printed when I created that thread have been going strong with no issues in my sons daily driver. Edited February 17, 2021 by Okie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrox Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) Hello all. My Sync2 screen has the brackets on the top and the bottom. Is @Okie 3d printed solution valid? Because I think they are attached to the sides instead. As you can see bellow this os my Sync2 configuration. Edited August 23, 2023 by Antrox Added a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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