Stereo Question
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Stereo Question
Hi all.
I just recieved a 1993 Aerostar that was handed down to me.
It only has AM/FM and that just won't cut it. I don't know much about stereos and such so, I was looking to buy a factory cassette or CD/cassette from eBay or something.
Now, when buying the stereo does it have to be from a 1993 Aerostar? Or can I buy one perhaps from a Mustang or Taurus of a different year? Aside from maybe needing a mounting kit, would all the hookups work?
Thanks in advance.
I just recieved a 1993 Aerostar that was handed down to me.
It only has AM/FM and that just won't cut it. I don't know much about stereos and such so, I was looking to buy a factory cassette or CD/cassette from eBay or something.
Now, when buying the stereo does it have to be from a 1993 Aerostar? Or can I buy one perhaps from a Mustang or Taurus of a different year? Aside from maybe needing a mounting kit, would all the hookups work?
Thanks in advance.
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All Ford DIN size radios will work from all models from '89-'95.
You can get a junkyard/e-bay one with cassette for about $15. It does not require any additional hardware. Just make sure not to get one that say's JBL or MACH on it. Otherwise you will need the amp also.
Personally I would go aftermarket. The Ford CD head units run $100+ used. I believe around $250-$300 new from Ford. Check out www.crutchfield.com and see if there is something that tickles your fancy. 90% of the decks out there are DIN size and will fit in the current hole without any modification. Crutchfield gives you all the wiring you will need to hook it up to the stock connector plus instructions (and free telephone support.) Just a thought for you.
You can get a junkyard/e-bay one with cassette for about $15. It does not require any additional hardware. Just make sure not to get one that say's JBL or MACH on it. Otherwise you will need the amp also.
Personally I would go aftermarket. The Ford CD head units run $100+ used. I believe around $250-$300 new from Ford. Check out www.crutchfield.com and see if there is something that tickles your fancy. 90% of the decks out there are DIN size and will fit in the current hole without any modification. Crutchfield gives you all the wiring you will need to hook it up to the stock connector plus instructions (and free telephone support.) Just a thought for you.
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Buy whatever stereo you want to use. The factory units are so-so, but there are so many aftermarket units out there that are much better. Buy an installation kit, with the wiring adapters, and you're all set. They have great instructions, and you don't have to butcher the factory wiring harness to use them.
Just plug the adapter into the stock wiring harness, and wire your stereo to the adapter.
LOL, great minds think alike, nighthawk.
Just plug the adapter into the stock wiring harness, and wire your stereo to the adapter.
LOL, great minds think alike, nighthawk.
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Go aftermarket. The factory units typically aren't as high a quality and unless you're going for a restored-to-original quality, most of the time you'll get better sound from putting an aftermarket in there. Crutchfield is GREAT! They don't always have the best prices, but the customer service is top notch. Also, they supply everything you need to get it done, including diagrams and an 800 number to call for help. I've used them for 12 years, and wouldn't go anywhere else for service.
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It's my understanding that you can get adapters to make them work, but you have to buy certain head units to accept the controls. If the rear controls are that important, then a factory replacement is probably your best bet. You can call crutchfield, and they should have somebody there that can answer your question better than I could.
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Originally Posted by 93nighthawk
All Ford DIN size radios will work from all models from '89-'95.
You can get a junkyard/e-bay one with cassette for about $15. It does not require any additional hardware. Just make sure not to get one that say's JBL or MACH on it. Otherwise you will need the amp also.
Personally I would go aftermarket. The Ford CD head units run $100+ used. I believe around $250-$300 new from Ford. Check out www.crutchfield.com and see if there is something that tickles your fancy. 90% of the decks out there are DIN size and will fit in the current hole without any modification. Crutchfield gives you all the wiring you will need to hook it up to the stock connector plus instructions (and free telephone support.) Just a thought for you.
You can get a junkyard/e-bay one with cassette for about $15. It does not require any additional hardware. Just make sure not to get one that say's JBL or MACH on it. Otherwise you will need the amp also.
Personally I would go aftermarket. The Ford CD head units run $100+ used. I believe around $250-$300 new from Ford. Check out www.crutchfield.com and see if there is something that tickles your fancy. 90% of the decks out there are DIN size and will fit in the current hole without any modification. Crutchfield gives you all the wiring you will need to hook it up to the stock connector plus instructions (and free telephone support.) Just a thought for you.
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Originally Posted by clarknuss
Hi, just read your reply and I want to add this. I installed a Sony indash CD/radio into my sons 93 Aerostar XLT. I bought the harness and the installation was easy. Here is the problem, as long as the fader is ALL THE WAY either to the front or rear the sound is clean. When the fader is adjusted for a balanced sound there is a lot of static coming from the front AND the rear. I thought it was impedance mismatch and had my son purchase all new speakers but to no avail. Has anyone else had this problem? Is this enigma connected to the rear speaker control and or headphone jacks and controls?
Did the the original stereo work fine?
If it did, I would say the issue is with your head unit, not the speakers or wires between the head and speakers. Sony quality has been going down hill for years.
The only other problem I see is that maybe you hooked up wires in the wrong place.
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when I purchased the radio I also purchased the two wire harnesses made by Metro. And I double checked the wiring to the speakers using a AAA battery. I read other comments on this forum that suggest I should just run my own wires to the speakers because the original ford wiring is a nightmare. I was hoping to find someone who experienced static when they changed to a different head unit and how they defeated it.
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The Aerostar radio speaker harness don't use the same position as other Fords. If you check the wiring diagram it shows rear controls and station tuning in same of the regular speaker wire position
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Originally Posted by Aerocook
about the rear audio controls. Will they work with an aftermarket stereo?
And be prepared to pay for their "Free" Installation.
Their "Free" Installation cost us about $115-$120 On top of the $185 for the head unit!