2k3gixxer1000 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Will the 2009 navigation system work in a 2008?? I like the idea of having the hard drive, also the custom touches like pictures and such... just minor things So is this a swap that is just plug and play? or is there anything i should know about? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapi99 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 That´s i want to know too...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er65nsunny Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yes a 2009 navigation unit will work in a 2008. the unit has to be programmed to work in the 2008. I installed one in our 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Barber Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 A few questions, because I want to do this exact same swap. Where did you get the "new" unit, is there a specific model # to look for? Where did you go to have it reprogrammed? Was it "plug and play" after the programming? Did sync and all of the steering wheel buttons and sirius work no problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Barber Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Also, we have THX. Is that an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 If you have THX then you need a THX nav unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er65nsunny Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 I purchased the unit off Ebay you also need the amp, as long as the unit comes out of a Ford unless you want the Lincoln or Mercury flashscreen to show when the radio starts up. Model # doesn't matter, yes the wiring harnesses are the same for the 2008 thru 2010 models as long as both have factory navigation the unit plugs right in. I reprogrammed the unit myself both sync and steering wheel functions all work and I even installed a backup camera as seen in pictures. I first checked with our local Ford dealer and they told me it was not posible to do but it is posible if you know how to do it. You have to program the unit when it is installed in the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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