[Cobrajet67]

Those two youtube links are for aftermarket units not the factory Ford one that he's interested in.

Were there connections on the back of the unit that were unconnected? I would have researched if it was even possible before I possibly wasted $ on buying the factory touch screen/nav unit. If you need wiring that doesn't exist in your car(only exists in the Premium w/ factory touch screen) then you may not be able to. There's an ACM(audio control module) that likely needs to be flashed or replaced but I believe it would require the correct wiring and architecture probably not found in your car.

It turns out that it's apparently not possible in the 2010-14. Here's a link that talks about it: (69) 2012 Mustang GT aftermarket touch screen radio install? | Ford Mustang Forum (allfordmustangs.com)

 

[Cobrajet67]

I actually agree. I watched as the process in the aftermarket happened going from a knob or two with many dedicated buttons to more and more menus and eventually almost none/no buttons or knobs along with unnecessary light bling. I appreciate the understated look that is more functional rather than a bright flashing Christmas tree.
And yes also having to look at and interact with a touch screen menu for a few seconds is more dangerous than going directly to button or knob which often can be done without even looking away from the road.

 

[Cobrajet67]

At the lower end many do have a knob and few buttons but nothing like they used to. At the higher end it's all touchscreen which I'm not cool with. Not even a volume knob... Having to open a menu or wait for a screen to open just to lower the sound is a waste of time and distraction.
I read a while back that in Germany their government made Tesla make an actual wiper switch instead of a screen option display for safety purposes...retroactively post sale. Tesla had to recall all of the affected cars and install the actual switch. It made me smile reading that.

 

[Cobrajet67]

It may be possible that it exists at low volume levels but how many people are actually cool with talking to a machine. I never do it, not even on phone voice menus to get to a customer representative. I either press 0 or stay silent until it gives me a rep. If either of those don't work then I navigate the menus until the last option is the rep.