Hello everyone, I have a 2021 Ford Edge and I am interested in a 360 camera feature. The 2015-2020 Edge (SYNC 3) and 2021-2024 Edge (SYNC 4) has always had the option for either a simple reverse camera connected directly to the APIM, or a front 180 camera, where both the front and rear cameras connect to the IPMB. Right now I only have a reverse camera.
But what is stopping me from purchasing a Lincoln MKX/Nautilus IPMB and cameras, and connecting it to my Edge? Is this a good idea, or will it end in money and time wasted? The 360 camera is available on the 2016-2018 MKX/2019-2020 Nautilus (SYNC 3) and 2021-2023 Nautilus (SYNC 4). (Excluding 2024+ Nautilus).
I am trying to research this topic more. So far, the only major difference I have found is that the camera selection button on the Edge does not connect directly to the IPMB, instead it communicates over the network or something, but I don’t think that issue will be a big problem.
I don’t know what the difference in the IPMBs are. They look physically the same. Some of the Lincoln 360 cameras share parts with the 2015-2020 F-150 cameras.
The difference in the IPM is the actual CPU capability and logic in the unit, the earlier iteration worked using just the horizon so its just looking for a set of box shapes.
Every module you see on that list has the potential for needing logic or firmware changes to get it to work as well as the possibility that they have to be replaced due to underlying components.
I added 360 cameras to my Expedition. Sourced everything on Ebay and it works fine. This was a Sync 3 system though but can’t imagine it would be any different for a Sync 4 system. I did not have to update any calibrations and only had to change a few AB settings.
I have found more information related to the 360 camera system. There are companies out there that sell a 15.5" screen and SYNC 4 APIM to upgrade for the 2016-2020 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-250. But what will happen to the 360 camera system? It looks like it works the same as in SYNC 3.
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As shown, the 360 camera system uses the horizon only. It doesn’t take up multiple areas such as newer Fords like the Lightning or Mach-E. It looks like the physical camera button must be used to cycle through views instead of using the touchscreen.
