2008 Ford Escape Stereo Replacement - Aftermarket Radio Head Unit Installation

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I removed the factory stereo from my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, and replaced it with an eBay-purchased OUKU brand Android Stereo Head Unit.
This is a video outlining what you'll need, and the steps to remove the factory stereo - and replace it with a new aftermarket unit - in the second (2nd) generation Ford Escape Hybrid.
I used an aftermarket trim package, and wiring harness.
All products were purchased from eBay.
Stereo purchase from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/funnyinthebox
ARRIVED NOT AS ADVERTISED, was version 4.2 not 4.4. Would not recommended this seller. Buy your stereo from another seller. (I just finished a review, check my channel for it - it's not great - I would spend more and get a quad core system)
Trim package AND wiring harness purchased from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/carampsonline
Would recommend!
Installation tools purchased form this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/figo8y
Would recommend!
This video is for entertainment purposes only - do not try at home - always use a professional installation service approved by your vehicle manufacturer - you are solely responsible for your actions inspired by this video - I am an untrained amateur - PLEASE DON'T OPERATE TOUCH SCREENS WHILE YOUR DRIVE

[@poglianoeddie]

spent like an hour looking for a video like this, thanks

[@RushilDuvedi]

Eddie Pog SAME!!

[@StanchestCord3]

Thanks. This is the only video that I could actually look to see what wiring harness you have. That's the one I needed.

[@bifomo8327]

Thank you for posting this. Most of it was irrelevant for my project, but it showed me how to get the bottom panel out without causing irreparable damage, and for that I am grateful.

[@smithbryant18]

I've been waiting for an upload like this. Thanks!

[@michaelvartanian9693]

Robbie, this is a fantastic presentation. Great. It was very beneficial.

[@jeffmatthews3665]

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[@michaelvartanian9693]

@@jeffmatthews3665 It brought back all the memories we were taught at the university in North London in the early sixties during our telecommunications classes. Triodes, Pentodes, mModulatore and Demodulators. And the Admiralty handbooks with clear diagrams printed on glossy paper bound in hardback from second-hand bookshops on Tottenham Court Road.. Take care.

[@lmbear]

Good video. Pretty ballsy of you to tackle this job since you say you've never done this before. I commend you for a great job on the install.

[@MediocreCoffee]

Thanks!!

[@TheIlJeep]

AWESSOME!! At last I found how does it work. Now I am not scared to do same with my truck! Thank you very much!

[@luisperez-kt4lz]

Thanks!, I've been waiting for an upload like this.

[@dereksuddreth8672]

Before removing battery terminal, place shifter in low gear, set parking brake and turn off switch. This will give you more room to move out lower panel and radio chassis.

[@dereksuddreth8672]

@rafael Perez Turn ON your ignition switch, move shifter to low gear, turn ignition OFF.

[@ryanlangmesser7733]

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[@viluongsam9939]

Love your video. Even I had install few after market stereos in few different cars but it is always new thing that I could learn. Also you should try to get color LED lights and hook them up from your cigarette lighter and put them behind you air vents. The air vents will glow at night every time you car running. Just my 2 cents, lol. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@ManhNguyen48119]

Thank you Mr. Robbie Doo . Your video has help me a lot to get the idea how to replace my 2009 Escape stereo. Thanks again.

[@waffffffle]

Great video. I’ve been watching this for years and I am very close to doing my own install in a 2012 Escape. I’m curious how you handled the RCA cables on the harness labeled SUB IN PUT (green and purple), RSE (red and white), and AUX (red and white). Did you leave those hanging? The interface’s harness also has pink, green, blue, and black cables left over while the stereo’s harness has green (parking break) and black with a metal thing (should I cut this off and attach it to the black cable in the other harness for ground?). What did you do with those? Also the interface has a blue/green cable in the SWC plug that I don’t know what to do with. I’d love to hear about how you handled these wires. Thanks!

[@toddbuh]

Thanks for the helpful video. So glad to see people unafraid of doing things they never have before. it gets easier every time you do it. its not that hard but doing it yourself gives you the ability to learn and make any future repair or replacements much easier. Glad you tackled this yourself. Much better than taking to stereo install shop.

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[@christianluka7207]

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[@christianluka7207]

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[@jusride7]

Excellent video friend. Thank you for taking the time out to do such a excellent job! Aloha.

[@ianmackenzie686]

Thanks for this. Great camera work!

[@wheatland2994]

Thanks for this video 😅 I can start changing my 2009 escape radio now😂

[@metinythetruck9907]

Good job man, very helpful video.

[@krizrobles]

Good vídeo ...nobody uploaded video like this ...👍👍👍👍👍

[@MediocreCoffee]

+Cristian Robles Thanks!

[@passajimmy]

I am just starting looking into changing my stereo I am glad that you made this video thank you. I was going to just buy a stereo from Wal-Mart to put in I'll have to some more planning I guess. thanks again for the very informative video.

[@MediocreCoffee]

Happy to help!

[@jilljanetzko6156]

I believe you can slide the head back a bit more. I did the install on a few Escapes and although I can't really see the details on your video, the radio chassis (with the new kit installed) screws to the original holes in the dash where the old unit was removed, not bolted to the front of the kit's fascia. You can then loosen the bolts going into the side of the head unit and slide it back to the desired location. It's not supposed to just 'rest" against the dash and let the trimplate hold it in. I hope this helps. Also, a resistor bridged into the factory radio harness will bring (most of) the information on the upper display back after an aftermarket installation.

[@MrTrav09210]

Does the big screw around 15 minutes you took out with the metal wire connected to it reconnect to anything???

[@Brian-gl1uz]

Great video on your old radio there are 2 metal support brackets you can take off to support your new radio that u just installed just use mount bolts from old original radio

[@dtacklind]

Can you still set the clock with this new set-up?

[@noelramos9905]

What is that big bolt ground for? Did you attach it back after installing the radio?

[@LauraDoveClark]

We're did you get the trim I want to put one in mine but can't fine one and will my wiring from my 02 Mazda fit it

[@adammckenzie2998]

Hi there, Amazing video. I am just about to buy a basic 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid this week. My first job is to upgrade stereo, add reverse camera which I have never done before. I was wondering if you had a list of all you bought & how things where after you installed? Does the hands free work well? Any further advise?

[@fabianlopez2584]

Were du you conect tha green purple and white and red and white. Extra wires?

[@scottbadalamenti]

what happens to the top display (where the original radio information is and the clock it)(above the twin airvents)? does it just display the current time? or does it just look weird?

[@jameswutzke1210]

Thanks, man. That was a great help.

[@BatBrakesBones]

Great video. Thanks. Did you put the radio trim up-side down? Maybe that's why it isn't flush. I made that mistake once. Don't know if it's the same for this radio.

[@edgrigsby8610]

What happens to the display above the vents? I have a Limited and the display shows into about artist, song title, radio station, etc. Does the new system still utilize the upper display?

[@TheFreeman1979]

when you install the new radio were you able to use steering wheel to control the new aftermarket radio. I have ford escape 2010 and I will be installing aftermarket JVC. I was told I cant use the steering wheel to control the radio no more.

[@handicapitation3250]

"Always have a trained professional perform modifications to your vehicle. Failure to do so may result in injury or death, *or even worse* damage to your vehicle or stereo" LMAO

[@aa-batteries5806]

Does the display above the stereo still work? the display that shows the radion station and temperature outside? or is it just off now.

[@billkaroly]

I know it's been awhile but I am curious where you put the gps module?

[@kickflipssavelives]

That screw your remove at 15:55. Did you reconnect it to anything?

[@Max1dollar]

I just purchased a 2nd gen escape, it came with a aftermarket stereo however I noticed the clock, compass and other features that would be up at the too just say “Ford Escape” is there anyway to access that screen and get it to say the usual features

[@denygonzalez4344]

You may be connected to the original stereo amplifier ?

[@Stargate971]

Thinking about upgrading the stereo in my 2011 escape to one of the eBay Android head-units, but am concerned with what will happen to my steering wheel controls and if the small display above the stereo will just be unused & dead after the upgrade?

[@sergiodiarte098]

Also the stereo should've been mounted to the dash kit instead of the metal bracket. I think that's why u had a bit of trouble. But love the video man. This is how we learn it really isn't hard when u start learning. And u save alot of money installing yourself. Good job buddy.

[@venusharris1606]

Also "alot" is spelt a lot. It's two words.

[@courtjestervic]

Robbie how did you make the connection to the antenna? A certain company sold me a new antenna cord. I can't see how to reach the antenna mast.

[@tomrisar5492]

Where did you get the instruction sheets for the front panel removal?

[@dominiquedavison782]

Just bought 2008 mercury mariner - pioneer mixtrax already installed - any idea on how to get the factory installed display above the vents to not say dvd and at least show temp or something else?

[@user-bq4ln9pj7p]

Cool video. I have the hybrid with and w/o the radio with emode data. The only thing keeping me from upgrading ia loosing the infotament for the E-mode.

[@levdzhepko1884]

Do you have Ford Escape Hybrid? What part number does original stereo had?

[@blowndome]

Do you know if this will bypass the MyKey volume restriction? I made the stupid mistake of making my only key a MyKey and now I can't put my volume over 30%

[@llamacebu216]

So how did it turn out? I have a 2008 escape and plan to make some upgrades.. Curious if you could recommend a product for mine? I'm not looking for cheap but also not looking to break the bank

[@philipgilley9523]

Hi There, I installed the new receiver but the PATS (Passive Anti Theft System) is now preventing my car from starting. Did you encounter this or has anybody? Stereo works fine though. And what did you do with the extra ground cable connected to the old metal chassis of the factory unit?

[@ianmacdonald9575]

Does the sync, bluetooth, etc. still work?

[@erinhall6156]

Did you have to attach the ground wire to the car ground wire?

[@nothingfromnowhere122]

Great video!

[@user-gx6ht5dg8f]

Great video, thank you

[@KonstantinosPapastavropoulos]

Hi. I have a hybrid escape 2008 with the OEM stereo. Is there a way to change to an aftermarket and keep the battery information for the hybrid?

[@natashasantiago319]

Thank you so much for this video

[@jpb7425]

Great work! Thanks! Now I'm even more interested in changing my default dash setup for let's say a bigger touchscreen (I'm dying to find one)

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 Thanks for the tips 🚙

[@joshuamaple7015]

What kind or what brand dash kit did you use?

[@roghax85]

Hello, can you explain how desconect the anntes cable for OEM radio unit?

[@mr.2cents.846]

Good choice radio. Maches the iceblue lights of the gauges.

[@jairusstrunk94]

Any idea how to do this on the first gen?? I've got a first gen 2008 escape. The radio wont work. None of the stereo cords are colored correctly for some reason. No adapter fits lol. All wires seem to fine and the radio I have seems to be fine but I cant get any sound through the speakers at all. My only thought is that maybe theres an amp somewhere that doesnt work. If I could find it . But I cant even seem to locate an amp.

[@nanafredua388]

i have a 2008 escape can i change the dash kit to the 2009 dash kit like yours?

[@franksolander4208]

Great vid thanks. On the mounting brackets on the stereo deck there should be different positions (depth) to mount those brackets. If you have room with the trim you could bring the face of it out to flush instead of recessed.

[@kyle7850]

where did you get the stereo mount?

[@jamesregunkarmoker122]

Quick question. Can you pls share me the purchase link of your wiring harness and adapter? My vehicle is 2008 Ford Escape XLT. Thanks in advance.

[@keithsage7258]

Was it an improvement ?

[@jonaug1]

Are there any basic head units instead of the touch screen

[@MichaelAlvez]

My 2008 Escape Hybrid has the OE NAV, do I still need to buy a dash kit or can I use the OE kit to fit an aftermarket double din?

[@bjerz23]

Did you ever have any luck replacing the head unit on the hybrid with oe nav? Not much about it online

[@JD-ml7cg]

Is there a black trim kit for a much larger unit?

[@zmahairh]

hi I have tried to put the original radio back on my car , has Same model as urs but speakers start when I turn ignition on , no way to turn of unless I plug the cable out .... the android screen was functioning good .... but the radio doesn't.....any idea please

[@kingced7155]

what's website you get the dash lot from?

[@BryanLagos]

Great video Quick question: What happens to the little screen above the air vents? What it shows now?

[@MediocreCoffee]

It loses the clock. It still shows outside temperature.

[@kevinstottlemyer3888]

did anyone find a way of hooking the aftermarket radio up to the old sync screen above that normally has the song info and time. what will happen I heard it just displays "dvd" or "ford escape" if your lucky.. I thought about taking it out but I didn't know if the idatalink has the capability of picking up the temperature.

[@jessicakun6640]

Where can I find or purchase this ? How much was everything all together?

[@julienurbina990]

nice video...thanks

[@voxxormai6229]

Can I use Tesla style rotation head for Ford Escape 2010?

[@strassj]

I would love to learn how get stock to replace with new aftermarket.

[@metalboy4140]

Where do I buy the 2 yellow tools at.

[@Preyes2023]

Where can I find and buy all that online?

[@mouslimonly7796]

Very nice

[@maxtonlopez9375]

Do you know if the Bluetooth still works if I do this?

[@kabraken]

Wht is the brand or model of the socket set

[@josehilariosoza8314]

Hello my name jose Soza I like it watch ur videos show us and I want do try best learn from u thank u very cool brother ☺️👍😎

[@martinezmartinez7741]

What harness do you buy ?

[@luisgiovannileallopez2131]

Great video..anybody knows if this will work for a mazda tribute 2008 it looks similar

[@Terbir]

Does somebody know how to change the sirius antenna on a 2009 Ford Escape

[@mohammadhossain7271]

Awesome video :) Wondering can you change the clock time with this after market stereo?

[@MediocreCoffee]

Hmm, that's a good question. Unfortunately I didn't try and I no longer own the vehicle.

[@Exoticmeatmarketcom]

Thanks

[@anthonygotttheonly]

My only concern with putting an aftermarket stereo in my 2011 Escape is that I would lose access to the top screen. The SYNC screen would become redundant with the aftermarket installation, but I like the idea of having the screen still functional. Would you have a place I can look to work towards the top screen remaining useful? Please let me know if you see this, thanks!

[@jasminedahmen3138]

I think this is a dumb question but ima ask cause in school they said there is never a dumb question. Did the new console cover the black one come with the new stereo you bought or did you buy that separately???

[@daveschannel232]

Got a link to that harness?

[@phild3787]

I've just done this to my 2010 mercury mariner which is the same vehicle as an escape, problem I have is the little center screen above the vents now displays "mariner premium sound system" all the time, doesn't go off after a short time like it did with the factory stereo unit. Did anyone else have this problem and if so how was it remedied.

[@jthrasher47]

What wire harness did you use? I just tried to do an install but the wiring harness eyeball does not include the connection for the smaller connector from the factory radio only the larger one and I cannot find one anywhere

[@MediocreCoffee]

+jthrasher47 It was this one: www.ebay.ca/itm/361339902968

[@bas2205]

Do you still happen to have the wiring diagram or pin-out for the stock 24-pin connector?

[@MediocreCoffee]

Sorry, I do not.

[@Juank0770]

Can you please send me the the dimensions L x W of the space for the radio of this frame? i have an stereo dimension is 178mm*102mm and need to know if it will fit with this frame, your help will be really appreciate it.

[@jeffmatthews3665]

How much better fuel mileage that thing get you?? Also please advise update on extra HP🙌🤲👏

[@hazlotumismo1419]

What happens with the screen above, How can I make it work again???

[@JeimmyPulidoVan]

Hello, Is possible to know where can I buy this radio or how can I found in Amazon. Thanks

[@Airwave4b2003]

My son has a Ford Focus 2008. I was wondering on (Sound) click you get Bass,Treble, at last you get (Speed Compensated Volume) stands for... Try to figure out

[@MediocreCoffee]

speed compensated volume, is the automatic adjustment of your audio system sound based on the speed of your car. Typically, when you're moving faster the road and engine noise is higher. Good setting for Speed compensated volume, turns on or off the automatic adjustment of the volume based on your travelling speed.

[@cheddar9737]

@ 15:35, what size socket would fit that screw holding in the ground cable?

[@Whatareyouumadeof]

Steve Cuneo a little too late, but 8mm