2020 Ford F250 - AUS Street & Offroad Map Integration

We recently had the opportunity to work on another Ford F250 truck, this one was already imported and complianced before being delivered to its new owner.

The vehicle is a MY20 Ford F250 with SYNC 3, originally imported from Canada and converted to right-hand drive (RHD) before arriving in Australia. Like most North American imports, the factory navigation system did not include Australian street or off-road maps, which is where our Naviplus Map Integration upgrade comes in.

With this upgrade, the owner now has full access to AUS street navigation and off-road mapping, seamlessly integrated into the existing SYNC 3 system, without losing any original factory functions

For those who own recent Ford models, most vehicles built since 2018 come with SYNC 3, which already includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. When you’re driving around the city or in areas with strong coverage, you don’t really need a traditional Sat Nav.

However, the purpose of these Ford F250 trucks goes far beyond city cruising. Many of them are imported into Australia specifically for off-road adventures, towing, and touring remote regions.

The problem is that CarPlay and Android Auto rely heavily on mobile data reception. Once you’re out in the bush or in areas with little to no internet coverage, those systems become virtually useless. That’s when a dedicated Sat Nav system becomes essential, especially for drivers heading into remote or rugged terrain.

Owners of trucks like the Ford F250, RAM 2500, GMC Denali, and Chevrolet Silverado understand this need well. Unfortunately, since these vehicles are designed for the North American market, they don’t come with built-in Australian navigation maps. In fact, as shown in the screenshot above, the factory map screen often displays nothing but a blank window once the truck is in Australia

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To add Sat Nav into Ford F150 / F250 / F350 trucks regardless of which SYNC audio version they run—it must be done outside of the factory audio system. In other words, there is no way to activate or install an official AUS map designed by Ford into these imported models.

Some customers have attempted to retrofit the navigation setup from local Ford Ranger or Ford Territory units. However, the reality is that while the hardware may appear similar, the SYNC software and operating system are coded differently for the US and Australian markets. Because of this, the systems are not cross-compatible, and modification or re-coding options are not realistically available—at least not to our knowledge.

Our solution instead provides a dedicated Naviplus integration system, which overlays Australian street and off-road maps onto the existing SYNC display without interfering with the factory software. This ensures reliable navigation across Australia while retaining all original Ford SYNC functions

What we do is install a hardware device that piggybacks onto the factory SYNC 3 audio system. Think of it like adding an extra hard drive to your computer, it integrates seamlessly without altering the original system.

There’s no cutting, soldering, or dash modification involved. If you own one of these trucks in Australia, chances are you’ve already invested upwards of $160,000, and the last thing you’d want is unnecessary damage to your vehicle. Our solution is designed to be completely non-invasive, preserving the integrity and value of your truck.

Once installed, the system assigns one of your factory buttons to act as a trigger. A simple press (or press-and-hold, depending on setup) switches the screen mode between your original SYNC functions and the AUS Sat Nav integration.

In this setup, the LEFT ARROW button on the steering wheel becomes the trigger. Press and hold the button, and the display instantly switches from the factory SYNC 3 screen to our AUS Sat Nav interface.

From there, you simply use the same factory touchscreen to operate and configure the new maps, no additional screens, controllers, or messy add-ons required. Everything feels native and fully integrated.

Below are some photos we captured after completing the installation, showcasing how seamlessly the system blends into the factory setup:

Also, here's a video of the NAV in action, from the exact same MY20 F250:

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This NAV Integration product is available from the link below:

https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/FORD-F150-SYNC-III-GPS-NAV-Integration-kit-with-worldwide-map-covered-p263886630

And we do receive booking / enquiries for services on local Ford trucks, contact us via below detail:

Get in Touch: 📞 03 9546 0452 ✉️ sales@naviplus.com.au 🌐 www.naviplus.com.au

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