This is my first post so hello to all. I had recently purchased a 99 Eddie Bauer edition Expedition (my first SUV, been a 3 time Taurus owner). It has the cd changer option, but it is missing the cartridge where you are supposed to insert the cds. Do they sell the cartridge by itself or would I need to buy another cd changer just so I can have it. Thanks in advance.

 

Welcome to FTE!!!

You can get the cartridge by itself from a dealer, or on Ebay.

Part #YL1F-18C833-AB

 

I have a 99EB and found the cartridge at Crutchfield the radio out let. It was around $30.00. The dealer wanted $80.00 for one. It is not listed as for a 99EB but I found it's true manufacturer. If I can find it tonight I will get the part number and post it. The other thing is that I don't know if ford used any other brands.

Matt

 

I'd be interesting in knowing the true manufacturer of the Ford CD changers...I want a new head unit and retain the stock 6 disc changer...and crutchfield says no can do....I find it hard to believe that some aftermarket head unit such as Sony wouldnt mate up with our stock disc changers. i know its not like that in jap cars...

 

I think I'll go with ebay. I had called the local dealership and they wanted $110 for it. WOW! Thanks to all for the responses.

 

If I'm not mistaken, the "Ford" CD-changers are manufactured by Clarion...

Regards,
Scott

 

Yes from my research the player is made by Clarion. They do have different models but the are made by clarion.
The magazine is a clarion model CAA 355. Price is $29.99. That is alot better than the Ford dealer here in Omaha wanted $8o.oo for one. Good luck.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I changed jobs and my computer at home went bad.

Matt

 

I have a 6 cd changer cartridge from a '97 Expedition that I'd let go of for $20. The part # is F57F-18C833-AB. If anyone's interested, shoot me an e-mail.

 

If you syill have the cartridge available I am interested. Let me know how we can get together on this.

Matt

 

I hate that when people trade in a vehicle without the changer cartridge, and yep they are expensive from Ford. The problem is often amplified when the vehicle is a repo or a fleet vehicle program unit. They often are turned in with no CD cartridge and people rarely think of checking for it when they buy until after the sale. If you have a good sales rep he will get you one, but we arent always that lucky. Sales managers hate giving up the green on a skinny deal.

 

Maybe it came from a total. I know that I have had two cars totaled and the body shop just gave me the cartridge with the cd's in it. May--Be

Matt

 

There is a pretty cheap Expy cd-changer on Ebay right now.

 

Just remember to check your CD changer before bidding on one.

The F57F-18C833-AB and the F87F-18C833-AB both fit the early CD changers with the Orange eject button.

The YL1F-18C833-AB fits the later CD changers with the Gray eject button. This later cartridge has movable trays and will not work in the earlier models.

 

A friend gave me a six disc changer (with cable) from ford but, i dont know

what radio it will fit part number is : XW1F-18C830-AB

or ASSEMBLY part number : XL1F-18C849-AF and it has the gray eject button does anybody have clue as to what car this may fit ??

thanks

 

which cd changer cartridge or magazine do I need for a 2000 expy with 6 disc?

I've found two different numbers on e-bay that people are saying will work with a 2000 expy. Based on what I read above I'm inclined to go wiyth the one that starts with a y.

YL1F-18C833-AB

or

F5TZ-18C833-A 6


Is 1 a ford number and one not, or would 1 of these be wrong?

thanks for any info.