"Sportsterdude" <u23072@uwe> wrote...

 Does the radio have two holes on each side? If so, cut two wire coat
hangers and bend to a U-shape so that the ends of the "U" fit vertically
into the two double holes. Push in and wiggle/apply pressure and you should
be able to pull out the radio. Or...you can buy a special tool that you'll
use once that does the same thing.

Craig

In message <61d403fe03dab@uwe>, Sportsterdude <u23072@uwe.?.invalid>
wrote

You need to remove the radio/player first to get at the screws also
holding the console on :(   The screws are inside of the radio housing!

Instructions for removal of a radio/player
<http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/headunit-removal.htm>.

You need a couple of bent wire tools to remove the unit which can be
purchased very cheaply, say, 1 GBP  to $2 from any motor type store or
Ebay.

To fit a unit not designed for a Ford car you may/will need a  cheap
wiring adapter similar to

<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-ISO-Wiring-Loom-For-Car-Radio-CD-Player-NEW_W
0QQitemZ9741197029QQcategoryZ14932QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>

(Not needed if the replacement originates from a Ford car)

Ford radio/players are 'double height' so if fitting something smaller
blanking plates are readily available on Ebay.

I fitted a 'no name' radio/MP3 unit costing £50 GBP and needed both the
wiring adapter and blanking plate.

Note also that Ford radios have a security code that needs to be entered
if you remove and then re-apply the power. If the replacement unit is a
Ford unit do you have the security code?
(the code is obtained from the radio's serial number and can be obtained
from many crack sites - or perhaps ask here)