I have a 2002 X and the in dash 6 CD player went out, radio still works. It shows an error message and I have CD in the unit I can't get out. Anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions for a replacment unit? Thanks

 

Had the EXACT same problem with my '03 in-dash CD changer. One day I heard some funky noise while the CD's were changing and that was it.

Radio still worked, but CD showed: CD ERROR

The Ford dealer recommended to go thru an aftermarket vendor, as the dealer will whack you with about $ 800 for the OEM radio... ridiculous!

I have the factory rear-entertainment w/ DVD installed, and it's a pain in the rear to find a replacement unit which matches and which will keep your factory functions on the steering wheel and head unit.

I purchased a BRAND-NEW unit with a full year warranty from radiosandmore.com. Great guys, really helpful. Instead of a '03 radio model I purchased the '06 model for $ 475.00 incl. S & H.

The radio arrived within a few days and works great! Finally I can use my CD player again.

If you have a rear-entertainment system (factory), you most likely are looking for the follwing model: 2C7T-18C815-AA

Keep in mind that the FIRST digit is the model year and can be replaced with any other year, as long as the rest of the model is EXACTLY the same.
I got the 6C7T-18C815-AA.

Installation is simple, as the new radio comes read to plug into the truck harness. I made it easy and went to AutoZone to get me a radio tool. Simply insert the tool in the two holes on the front of the radio on each side, push outwards and pull the radio.

Unplug the two harnesses from the back of the unit and the speaker wire, plug the new radio in and push it back on the rail until it fastens securely.

Done!

I highly recommend Radios & More... they were great and are the ONLY company which offers brand-new units (vs. refurbished units) with a full one-year warranty (others only offer 30 days or so).

Hope that helps.

Oh... almost forgot...
As to the CD's in your old player: As I knew I would throw out the old unit anyways, I started disassembling the old radio. Only need a small phillips screwdriver and starting unscrewing until I could reach the 6 CD compartment. I plied it open and removed the CD's... worked fine, and I was able to secure and save all 6 CD's.

Have fun...

Andy

 

With your 06 radio, did it have the ability to add an amp or ipod?

 

I have that same rpoblem in my '01 so it must be that all the radios are the same.. You know,one of Ford's better idea's.Buy in quantity and don't worry about the quality..Like as in tires,door switches,shocks,brake pads,etc..

I just usually try to get the slot open 'cuz what's happening is that the CD kinda jams in there and with the slot open,I can gently slide a piece of thin cardboard,like from a coke carton,into it and push on the cd and most of the time it'll come out...

 

I don't know if you could add a module for iPod input or not... I am just happy as a clam in salt water that I could keep all the OEM functions, including the rear audio/video outputs.

:-)