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Dec 14, 2014 | 06:18 AM

tdsmitty44

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radio info needed

hey guys, I need help with identifying wires on a 1989 f250. Knowing all the colors would be great..... Thanks

Dec 14, 2014 | 11:07 AM

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If the radio harness hasn't already been chopped up, the best bet is to get an adapter plug set from Crutchfield.com. These will plug directly into the factory harness which increased the likelihood of a successful and reliable installation. The wires on the adapter plug get connected to the wires from the stereo.

Dec 14, 2014 | 01:58 PM

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I'm not sure how accurate this is, but it should get you started. It's something I found doing a "SEARCH"

1989 Ford F250 Truck Stereo Wiring Information
Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Yellow
Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Wire: Blue/Red
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Green
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green/Orange

I will agree it is best to use the wiring adapters and not hack the trucks harness...