Problem with Factory Stereo Upgrade
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Problem with Factory Stereo Upgrade
Has anyone ever tried to upgrade the stereo in a '97 Expedition with a later model FORD factory CD/Tape?
Early '97's apparently have a different shape but can't find any info.
Would like know how to make mod's to the dashboard so that the new stereo will fit. Looking for any info or websites.
Early '97's apparently have a different shape but can't find any info.
Would like know how to make mod's to the dashboard so that the new stereo will fit. Looking for any info or websites.
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Problem with Factory Stereo Upgrade
I had the combo CD/Tape with the factory CD changer. I yanked the whole unit, and got one of those install kits. All it really consists of is a plastic faceplate that is custom for the F150/expy. It fills the whole opening, but is cut out for aftermarket (DIN) size headunits. It gives you a small pocket on top, and uses factory mounting hardware. I found it to be pretty painless. You can get one at most auto radio shops, Ebay, or crutchfield.com.
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Wanted to take that route, add a nice aftermarket unit. However, my wife has definite ideas about how she wants the dashboard to look so that option was thrown out early.
The other problem is, I already bought the CD/Tape unit.
(Yeah, I know, dumb thing to do!). Anyway, thanks for the input.
The other problem is, I already bought the CD/Tape unit.
(Yeah, I know, dumb thing to do!). Anyway, thanks for the input.
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Problem with Factory Stereo Upgrade
I am in the same boat accept I was thinking about putting a Ford factory cd/cass/changer controller unit in my 97 EB but I know the wiring is different plus mine is a Mach system with sub so I would have to reconfig my harness's to match up to a later model Expedition. I think its possible but better have some good schematics/diagrams.
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Problem with Factory Stereo Upgrade
Check out the din and 1/2 units... they may fill the opening perfectly... Pioneer, Kenwood etc.. Make some nice units...
On the crutchfield site they are under special fit receivers
On the crutchfield site they are under special fit receivers
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