Ford Explorer Radio Install

Upgraded the factory radio/cd/cassette player in this 1998 Ford Explorer. Installed a pioneer head unit that uses your smartphone as your screen. Giving you access to navigation, music and handsfree calling.
Get all the gear here; radio:
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Harness
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Dash kit:
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[@Pjazerlazer]

Very nice breakdown, especially wiring the harnesses. Could I assume the installation would be similar with a double din in a 99' explorer?

[@esqu3l3to]

Thanks 🤛 yes it should be very similar. Differences would be if you have/don't have premium sound system which needs a fee exgra wires to be connected. Also if you want to keep steering wheel controls.

[@antoniopadilla2314]

Can You help me i have an 05 Explorer i get the stereo yo power up but no sound😅😅! Anyone can help me??!

[@federicobaughvarela5232]

Thanks bud!!!!!!

[@esqu3l3to]

No problem man👊

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Great job!! Thanks

[@esqu3l3to]

thanks 🤛

[@agustinguillen749]

I have a 99 explorer Eddie Bauer, the last owner change the stereo and he doesnt do the subwoofer connection, how can I do it?

[@esqu3l3to]

for the oroginal sub to work you will need an adapter that connects to the factory harness and allows to control and power on the sub.

[@luizbudhead]

thanks bud!!!!

[@esqu3l3to]

No problem bro 🤛

[@Jose-bp9ld]

Does this also apply to a 2001 ford explorer?

[@esqu3l3to]

It should apply yes, best way to know for sure is to enter your vehicle info in a online shop like metra online or sonix

[@sedric6153]

Video is good and I have the same vehicle but you totally skipped the part I'm not sure about. I'm not sure where the 2 wires for the factory amp hook up at

[@esqu3l3to]

I didn't skip on purpose, I just did not have to wire them up. You only need one wire To have your amp turn on. you need to hook up the blue/white wire on both the nee radio harness and adapter harness.

[@sedric6153]

@@esqu3l3to thanks for the info. Got it installed and everything works great. Some reason I tiough all eddie bauer explorers had the sub

[@esqu3l3to]

Right on, not all do so its always good to check.

[@nickmartinez4102]

My 98 limited has the factory sub how do I wire up the harness so that still works

[@sedric6153]

@@nickmartinez4102 do you have Metra 70-5517? Thats the wiring kit adapter I used. It keeps the factory amp and sub working

[@johnking7454]

Are you sure that's a 1998? Mine looks nothing like that, and my radio/cd player is double height at the front but single height at the rear.

[@esqu3l3to]

Yes its a 98, this one tho was the eddie bauer eddition. Also depending on submodel and options they will have different radio types. Yes some cars have a double din face but are actually sinlge din.

[@carlosrivera3802]

I have the same truck but my aftermarket harness has no blue wire for my antenna, can I hook it up to another wire so I can get my power antenna to work?

[@esqu3l3to]

And yours does have a power antenna? You would only need it if you have a power antenna.

[@carlosrivera3802]

@@esqu3l3to Yes my Eddie Baur has a power antenna but the harness I ordered does not have a blue w/white stripe wire. The harness that came with the new radio does have blue w/white stripe wire

[@esqu3l3to]

They are not always blue/white, check for a solid blue wire.

[@carlosrivera3802]

@@esqu3l3to the harness doesn't have a blue wire either. I hooked everything up and the radio works fine but with no antenna hook up I got no reception. Do I need to buy another type of harness?

[@esqu3l3to]

Send me a picture or link of the harness you bought, also what year is your Eddie Baur?

[@chasbearden]

How do I pull the harness for the rear window knob?

[@esqu3l3to]

Rear window knob?

[@konnormark5123]

He is probably taking about a explorer sport trac

[@mallorycainjr.1921]

Should this be the same for the 02 explorer sport 2 door?

[@esqu3l3to]

Possible but not sure to be honest

[@joshlampe3458]

Probably similar but not exact, this model Explorer ran from 1997--2001

[@John-vp6yc]

Yep but OP has a more premium trim based on the stock radio setup, looks like there’s more there so the area will be bigger

[@reyparreno8896]

does the 2001 ford explorer xls has the same dash kit?

[@esqu3l3to]

It might but not sure, your best way to find out is to enter your Fords info at metra or scosche and see the actual part number you would need.

[@justinj5342]

Steering wheel controls with Kenwood radio help please

[@esqu3l3to]

did you but a steering wheel control adapter?

[@justinj5342]

@@esqu3l3to yes, I got the axxess steering wheel control adapter, but I’m having trouble locating which one’s pin nine I tried tapping into one, but it didn’t work

[@esqu3l3to]

@justinj5342 ok, let me know the year and model of your car and ill look it up

[@cristianflores7633]

Parece bueno, pero esos su títulos no t dejan apreciar el video

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

as in Canada?

[@esqu3l3to]

Yup this is a Canadian model

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

@@esqu3l3to oh naaaaaaaaaaaah!!

[@esqu3l3to]

Hahaha whats your question man

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

@@esqu3l3to if you were in the same area as a person wanting the ecm/computer replaced and PATS transceiver Replaced .... what donation price would you ask for / or what would you think is a reasonable price to have this done by someone that does this for hobbies?

[@esqu3l3to]

Well it depends, I don't mind helping with installing electronics with low pricing if I think its enough work and a lot of my time. It also depends on the work itself. Where are you located?

[@kenssalvador7253]

What size is fit in there

[@esqu3l3to]

You can fit a single din for sure and a double din as well.

[@mattydel2120]

☺

[@JareBehrRAV]

Way to skip explaining the only confusing part smh

[@esqu3l3to]

What exactly might that be?

[@chriscole9621]

@@esqu3l3to probably the other connectors I was hoping youd share info on those too id like to keep my factory sub and stuff

[@esqu3l3to]

For that, you will need the small commector that has the RCA male ends. It will also have two blue/white wires. Connect the RCA to the sub output on your new HU and both blue/white wires to the remote (amp) turn on on the HU as well. There is only one connector that will match your oem plug.

[@izzydarkhart4144]

Could have used din removal tools to get the radio out.