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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Car Audio / May 2005

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Ford OEM compatibility

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anthonymorris@yahoo.com - 05 May 2005 05:45 GMT
Does anyone know where to find any good information on how to determine
compatibility/interchangability of Ford OEM radios?  For example, I
have part F8VF-19B132-AA which is a combination tape/radio player from
a 1999 F-150.

what other year models can be installed and still work properly?  I'm
sure a 1998 or 2000 model can be installed and will certainly have
different part numbers.  What numbers need to match?

Along the same lines, what if I wanted to put in a combination
CD/tape/radio... then what would the part numbers look like?  Surely
there must be some method to the madness?

Thanks.
Anthony
WarpKat - 06 May 2005 16:20 GMT
> Does anyone know where to find any good information on how to determine
> compatibility/interchangability of Ford OEM radios?  For example, I
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> CD/tape/radio... then what would the part numbers look like?  Surely
> there must be some method to the madness?

The one thing you'll most likely need is a wiring harness between the
radio and the Ford connector for compatability.  They cost about $15 at
auto stores or other electronics venues (Best Buy, Circuit City, local
car stereo stores).

You may also need a kit depending on the size of the opening for the new
radio itself.

I installed a JVC standard-sized DIN chassis CD receiver into my 2000
Mustang without the need for a kit, but I rewired the speakers and
bypassed the internal amp and harness with molex connectors, something
not recommended for a novice to do...this makes it easier for me to
change my radio out later.
Charles B. Summers - 31 May 2005 17:40 GMT
I think 95 and up use the same harness, so as long as the unit will fit the
dash... you should be good.

> Does anyone know where to find any good information on how to determine
> compatibility/interchangability of Ford OEM radios?  For example, I
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> Thanks.
> Anthony
 
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