The difference is an apple requirement for MFI certification contained on a microchip embedded in the usb hub in order to enable car play. I don't think it will be as easy as spoofing the chip, but ok.

 

You have to pay the Apple tax if you want to play. There's not going to be a way to trick it, it's a physical micro chip the phone communicates with.

Do a search on different ford dealers parts page and you'll be able to find it slightly cheaper

 

Is there a specific part number for the USB CarPlay adaptor for 2016 Ford Focus SE with Nav

 

is there a specific part number for the usb carplay adaptor for 2016 ford focus se with nav

hu5z-19a387-a

 

Not to hijack your thread, I have a 2015 Titanium and, from the brochure for this year, assume I have Sync with My Ford Touch, not Sync 3. The 2016 brochure states Sync 3.

Dumb question, is there any way to configure Sync with My Ford Touch to run Apple Car Play?

 

Unfortunately as I understand it the only way is to upgrade to Sync3 at a cost in the $2K range for a kit. The other option is to gather up all the parts from a donor vehicle and use internet based knowledge to DIY.