Sync 3 Replacement Screen with new Digitizer
Ford & Lincoln SYNC 3 Replacement 8" Touchscreen
Restore your factory SYNC 3 system with a replacement 8-inch touchscreen featuring a brand-new digitizer.
If your SYNC 3 screen is flickering, blinking, cracked, experiencing ghost touches, or no longer responding properly to touch, the screen itself may be the problem — not the APIM.
Each screen is tested for proper operation and fitted with a new touchscreen digitizer for a clean glass surface and reliable touch response.
✓ 8" SYNC 3 Replacement Screen
✓ Brand-New Touchscreen Digitizer
✓ Tested for Proper Operation
✓ Direct Replacement for Compatible SYNC 3 Systems
✓ Ford & Lincoln Applications
✓ U.S.-Based Support
Common SYNC 3 Screen Failure Symptoms
This replacement screen may be the correct solution if your existing SYNC 3 display has:
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Ghost touches or buttons selecting themselves
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Flickering or blinking display
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Dead or unresponsive areas of the touchscreen
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Cracked or damaged glass
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Delamination or bubbles beneath the glass
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Intermittent touch response
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Display distortion or other screen-related problems
If your screen is completely black with no image, the problem may instead be the APIM, wiring, power supply, or another component.
Not sure whether you need a screen or an APIM? Contact us before ordering and we'll help you determine which component is most likely causing the problem.
What's Included
1 × Ford/Lincoln SYNC 3 8" touchscreen assembly with brand-new digitizer
The LCD/display assembly is refurbished and tested. The touchscreen digitizer/glass is brand new.
A protective film may be installed over the new digitizer for protection during shipping.
Minor cosmetic wear may be present on the rear housing or mounting areas due to the screen assembly being refurbished. This does not affect operation.
APIM module is not included.
Flat Screen vs. Recessed Screen
Ford used different 8-inch SYNC 3 screen configurations depending on the vehicle.
Please select the correct screen style when ordering:
Flat Screen
Used in many Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with factory 8-inch SYNC 3.
Recessed Screen
Used in certain vehicles where the LCD sits deeper within the mounting assembly.
If you're unsure which version your vehicle uses, contact us with your year, make, model, and VIN before ordering. We'll help identify the correct screen.
Screen or APIM — Which One Do I Need?
The touchscreen and APIM are two separate components.
The screen displays the image and detects your touch.
The APIM is the computer that actually runs SYNC 3, including Bluetooth, navigation, voice commands, vehicle settings, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Symptoms More Likely Related to the Screen
Ghost touching
Flickering or blinking
Cracked glass
Dead touch areas
Unresponsive touchscreen with a visible image
Display distortion
Symptoms That May Be APIM-Related
Completely black screen
SYNC repeatedly rebooting
System freezing
Bluetooth or phone pairing failures
Navigation/software problems
Multiple SYNC functions failing together
A black screen can have several possible causes, so we recommend diagnosing the problem before replacing parts.
Simple Replacement — No Programming Required
If your vehicle is already equipped with a compatible factory SYNC 3 8-inch screen, replacing the display does not normally require APIM programming.
Your existing APIM remains in the vehicle. You're simply replacing the touchscreen/display assembly.
Remove the existing screen, transfer/reconnect the necessary components, install the replacement screen, and reconnect the factory connections.
Important Compatibility Information
This product is intended as a replacement screen for compatible Ford and Lincoln vehicles already equipped with an 8-inch SYNC 3 system.
It is not a complete SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 upgrade kit and will not convert a factory 4-inch system to an 8-inch SYNC 3 system.
If you're upgrading from SYNC 2 or a factory 4-inch display, you will need additional components.
Not sure what your vehicle has? Contact All Things Sync before ordering.
Why Buy Your SYNC Screen From All Things Sync?
All Things Sync specializes in Ford and Lincoln SYNC systems.
Since 2019, we've helped thousands of vehicle owners repair and upgrade their factory infotainment systems with OEM components, knowledgeable support, and straightforward troubleshooting.
OEM SYNC Specialists Since 2019
Tested Components
U.S.-Based Support
Real SYNC Troubleshooting Experience
We don't want you replacing parts you don't need. If you're unsure whether your problem is the screen or APIM, contact us before purchasing and we'll help point you in the right direction.
The diagnosis of my sync3 problem via chat was spot on. New screen fixed it.
Mitral was very thorough in diagnosing the problem and didn't try selling something I didn't need!
Swapped out a ghost touching screen with this one from All Things Sync. The replacement screen was easy to install and fixed the issue. After submitting the order All Things Sync promptly reached out to verify my problem was screen related and quickly shipped the item.
The service was amazing! I originally ordered an APIM and received a call to confirm a couple things upon which uncovered that I was ordering the wrong part. Mitral reply to emails at night and on weekends, and answered all my questions and ended up discovering I only needed the screen which was much less than the module.
I brought my 2016 f150 to ford to get my blinking screen taken care of, they attempted to update the firmware and told me my apim was bad. When I picked up the truck, the screen was dead. Everything worked when I brought it in,the screen was just blinking. I ordered a new apim and got the screen to come back but it was still blinking. I contacted a tech at all things sync and he told me that a blinking screen is almost always the screen. I ordered the screen and installed it. Everything works great now. I should have contacted everything sync first!