2012 Ford F-150 Aftermarket Stereo Installation

[@MichaelGuffin]

Fantastic and most detailed I have seen. Can't wait to replicate on my 2012 XLT.

[@jrodnoobcube683]

thanks for the guide man, followed all the steps and everythings working for me

[@jordanwillis243]

Hey man, thanks for posting this! I did this install this weekend and your video was a tremendous help. I did want to ask... did you ever notice any audio distortion using that micro usb -> usb connector + factory wiring? I am noticing a little bit of occaisonal jitter while using music and android auto. Bluetooth seems to be flawless, but android auto is stuttering a bit. Thanks!

[@tylerdillonjr2082]

Planning to install a new stereo to 2010 F150. Crutch field says that with one of the bundles they offer, the factory display screen above the stereo will only display “DVD”. Yours shows Apple Car Play. What step achieves this?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

That sounds like the PAC interface module, which doesn’t have full support for the screen. This is the iDataLink Maestro which does fully utilize the screen.

[@tylerdillonjr2082]

@@TheBurnoutBroadcast Thanks Phil, for your feedback.

[@carlosesparza7380]

Any suggestion on where to screw the mounts to the stereo? I cant seem to line it up.

[@FanceeName]

Does this and most aftermarket radios still have the ability to get Sirius radio?

[@erikgonzalez4744]

Just a quick question why you tap into the ODB

[@JasonCook-wt1nt]

Just did the same setup with same radio. I cant get the voice, phone answer and hang up to work. The volume the seek button works what could it be

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

Make sure to check the maestro settings for steering wheel controls when you flash the module, the values may have been changed.

[@danschildhauer3252]

Can you give part numbers or links for these items?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

All links are in the description.

[@nathanburkes1691]

Where did you connect the reverse an parking brake wires. Location please.

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

All done through the Maestro module, no other connections made.

[@antrovenohadley8198]

does the backup camera still work?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

This truck doesn’t have one, but it will work on trucks that do.

[@marcanthony9963]

​@@TheBurnoutBroadcast Can you add a back up camera? That shows when's switched to reverse or just tap on screen? Just bought a similar truck and want to upgrade. Thanks great video

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

Yes you can, the stereo has a yellow RCA plug on it for regular camera signal. For power just tap into the reverse signal so it turns on when in reverse, and set the stereo to switch to camera mode when in reverse.

[@thedeanot]

Is this the same for a 2013?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

Yes if the dash is the same as in the video. Some were this style, but most were the newer style with the small screen in the centre.

[@fugghem9093]

Hey do I need to take the radio to get spliced at all?

[@salvadorgonzalez1476]

Yea because the after market stereo needs more volts than the stock radio has. I tried to install my stereo and it didn’t turn on bc of low voltage

[@josepaoli4278]

Do you loose the climate options on the sync original screen?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

They will be retained as long as the options are set correctly when flashing the module.

[@ONECAYVMAN]

where did you put the maestro unit?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

It is directly behind the stereo, since this stereo is quite low profile it fits well behind it.

[@apuente15]

Does the factory usb and aux chord still work?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

Factory USB will work if connected to the new unit as shown in the video, AUX will work if connections are made to the Maestro and it is configured correctly, or if the jack is rewired to the appropriate connector on the new unit and connected that way.

[@MMc7838]

Will this work for a 2010?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

Yes

[@nathanburkes1691]

Does it mirror his phone?

[@TheBurnoutBroadcast]

It can mirror Android phones, but not iPhones.