Factory Backup Camera Add and Infotainment Swap - Sync 2 to Sync 3

[pwgustafson]

I have a 2014 Ford Edge SEL without the backup camera.  It has the basic Sync CD player 4.3" sound system and it has the dual climate control ac controls.  Can I add the factory backup camera and perhaps some other necessary modules to enable the backup camera?  Or does the backup camera require the touch screen navigation system?  I'm also interested in and willing to upgrade to the factory MySync 2 or 3 system if doable.  I'm good with custom electronics and willing to do some pretty dirty work scrounging parts and putting the work in.  Thanks.

[enigma-2]

Figured that you would get a response by now. Here's a kit that allows you to add a backup camera (plus more) to your 2014 edge with 4.3" screen. $400

https://www.emeraldintegrations.com/ford-edge-oem-rear-view-backup-camera-system.html

[pwgustafson]

My Edge has the 4” screen.  Can I do this upgrade to the 8” Sync 3 system?

 

 I understand it might not be as plug n play and I may have to reprogram the apim or something but I’m interested and willing.

[pwgustafson]

Thanks that looks like just what I need for the back up camera!

[enigma-2]

If you want to go from a 4" display to an 8" display, and sync 2 to sync 3, you're looking at changing a lot of components. While you could accumulate each part separately and figure out the software changes, it might be more advisable to buy a kit from a company that can provide all the parts and preprogram it for you. Here's one system,

https://www.infotainment.com/products/2011-2018-ford-edge-4-to-8-sync-3-touchscreen-upgrade