Ford Ranger Factory Radio Removal

[@alanevil]

Dude, thanks for this. I'd been futzing with that radio for an hour when I finally searched for a video. It's a little long, and that blaring noise is AWFUL, but you taught me the trick and best you showed why it worked, not just how to do it.

[@MrMarineGomez]

Alan Evil my bad about the noise

[@sean6049]

Thank you!! There is sooo many videos of foxbody radio install, but every single one of them cut the part of removing the stock radio, I reported all their videos out of spite. Thank you for helping me.

[@deanmallory8482]

of the several different 'how to' vids I viewed, this one was the simplest and most helpful of all of them all, imho..and showing how the prong tool actuates the clips was especially helpful (at least for me, lol)..well done sir, thanks for sharing, happy trails 👍😊

[@darthvadar2757]

Thanks . Great video. When you showed the clips on the stereo, that was awesome. It let me see just how it was held in place.

[@borscope]

Bless you, man. I fought with the right side clips using actual DIN tools, and it was locked up solid. I got frustrated driving around searching for replacement clips as I was planning to drill them out, and I stopped in a walmart, bought a hanger like this, and POP it came RIGHT OUT.

[@MrMarineGomez]

Donovan Borman you’re welcome!

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Thanks for making this video!! It helps me so much on how much wire hanger to use and not push it to far in the radio. It was giving me a hard time to take it out now I see the problem thanks to you!! Bravo you save me money😂😂❤

[@georget.8982]

Thanks so much for showing how to use a coat hanger to remove the radio. I was going to purchase a DT1 tool before watching your video. Glad I didn't by it, would have only used it once.

[@danc.369]

Here I was fighting with removal until I watched your vid.I have the so-called special tools I bought from ebay for$7,still couldn't get it out.Did not know about pushing towards each door,boom,came right out.Now im like others,not going to fool with the old one,just have do some research on a replacement that will plug & play..:),thanks for your video.

[@albertoivanortizz]

Thanks for the tip bro!! Doing this tomorrow.

[@VOOODOOO37]

best video on KZbin showing in detail, thanks!

[@franky3340]

Great video

[@GLOATINGMAPLE01]

Why did ford use those clips that you need a special tool to remove the radio instead of using screws like other car manufactures

[@sergiogobniskeb3718]

it is ver y simple and easy. Thank you very much. the video is a 4 star quality.

[@worcesterexchange554]

Thanks - Had forgotten how to do it. I think I used a selection of small screw drivers and drill bits. Anything I had in my tool-box. Seemed to work OK.

[@austindavid1862]

Thanks this helped a lot with my 89 mustang 💪

[@anthonyrock-the-universal-one]

thanks for this video. your method worked like a charm!

[@johnsteed265]

Thanks for showing the clips on the sides!

[@marilynweaver4331]

You are only the the 2nd person I've ever seen make a handy removal tool with coat hanger. My son was the 1st, you could be who gave him the idea.

[@MrMarineGomez]

Marilyn Weaver glad I could help!

[@romyperm]

Thank you Cris for sharing.

[@thecrazyone8472]

Nice.. I'm putting a stereo in my dads truck.. Video came in handy as hell thanks

[@pfchunter100]

This is great thanks so much really didn't wanna drop $10 on a tool I would use ones!

[@MrMarineGomez]

pfchunter100 sure thing man!

[@bruns781]

Thanks Christopher, nice job

[@josefelipedia6408]

Thanks,this video,was very useful for me.

[@j19m12k14d1]

Great video. Thank you.

[@versansky75]

Great video. Worked perfectly on my 94 Ford Escort. My only problem is installing a new, aftermarket radio. The retainer or outer metal piece won't fit the opening and the indash kit dont work either. Still figuring it out

[@onemanwreckincrew]

Working on my 1993 Ranger and have the same problem. Looks like the rectangular opening is not quite standard DIN size. Thanks Ford. Also ... the rear of the stock radio is held secure by a tongue and groove plastic slider affixed to the rear of the radio ... it engages sheet metal at the lower area of the opening. Crutchfield was clueless ... if one does not want his new aftermarket radio bouncing around ... then a way must be found to secure the old plastic piece to the new radio. ARGH.

[@marisoltorres1633]

very helpful thank you

[@tracytownsend678]

info is clear and direct

[@gmagugo1]

Very good and so helpfull Thank you

[@jorgeurrea2034]

Good idea, congratulations

[@dustyglen2]

Thanks a lot man I was thinkin I might have to take the dash board apart. Glad I looked first at your video. I wish you well in all you do.

[@juanr7229]

Great video super easy to remove

[@matejfik903]

Good video woked on my opel corsa 1995

[@danielbustillosuazo]

Muy util. sirvio mucho en mi Escape 2004. Excelente explicación.

[@Elevated618]

My 93 Thunderbird has the same setup thanks bro

[@jaimehernandez1209]

Tks bro working great

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Did you post a video explaining how to remove the bezel. Seems like an important step prior to removing the radio.

[@fireinc.4436]

3:22 my ears

[@schattigepoepie]

Thanks!

[@romansten9]

thanks for the video. it would be helpful to show what happens to release the stereo when you have it out and with the wires still in. the loops of the wire have to be pushed out toward the car doors.

[@romansten9]

maybe you explaned it at the very end, but the ringing sound was so loud, I couldn't watch anymore and still hear you

[@teamster442]

i figured thats what you had to do but not sure thanks. helped alot

[@dakotabever3772]

But yes nice video. What'd u put in? Jvc? Kenwood?

[@hunterm.172]

RIP to my ears at 3:29... Headphone users beware lol

[@thor1562]

Thank you!

[@lsudan2670]

not all heroes wear capes...#thanks 🙏🤸

[@tonydespain2353]

What does the plug in back look like ?

[@cynbean9692]

I can't view it...it says connection error and this video is the only one that says it...and reading the comments..it sounds like a good one too..

[@blazkurnik5172]

Thanks.

[@livewiregto]

now my question is how do you install a aftermarket head unit? when i got mine the radio was missing so i have no clue if those spring clips come off to mount to the new head.

[@onemanwreckincrew]

Working on my 1993 Ranger now. Looks like the rectangular opening is not quite standard DIN size. Thanks Ford. This will have to be widened about at least a millimeter or two. Also ... the rear of the stock radio is held secure by a tongue and groove plastic slider affixed to the rear of the radio ... it engages sheet metal at the lower area of the opening. Crutchfield was clueless ... if one does not want his new aftermarket radio bouncing around ... then a way must be found to secure the old plastic piece to the new radio. ARGH. Get the harness converters to make life easy.

[@peaveyperson]

How did you get the bezel off? Are there screws or you yank it or what? Thank you.

[@beauschommer7358]

Steel Money I can't figure out how to get plastic trim off

[@onemanwreckincrew]

@@beauschommer7358 2 screws bottom of ash tray ... the rest pulls straight out. Look at some bezels on ebay first to see exactly where the metal spring clips are located

[@MrHandsomeHoover]

thanks!

[@bigdouglas7822]

what if the brackets are broken? im using home made tools and its getting frustrating lol

[@skulledmonte84]

i tried that today with the older metal hangers an it didnt work no matter what i did on my 99 Expedition :( guess i got to find thicker ones

[@MrMarineGomez]

The thickness does make a difference!

[@timbocf]

Can you take the radio out without removing the dash?

[@juanr7229]

timbocf unfortunately you have to remove the dash. Ecause you need to remove 2 screws that are underneath the stereo

[@timbocf]

I just changed out my old radio and didn't have to remove the dash. just the two screws above the a/c controls and the whole thing came out. didn't need the wire hangers either.

[@timbocf]

mine is a 2000 tho

[@altonriggs2352]

Thanks

[@jthonn]

The wife is going to kick your butt for taking her clothes hangers. lol Good video

[@r14dominican90]

Tku 👍🏻

[@ashenblunts8865]

Homies ringtone is loud af

[@danadamamzulwini6944]

Need a radio code for ford ranger 2016 model V065779

[@jakubtallee1233]

I found that if u just take the whole dash panel off it makes it a lot easier Js. Lol

[@colestevens1647]

Out of everything I have done with trying to get my stereo out nobody had a clothes hanger. The face is broken off and can't get the stereo out

[@MrMarineGomez]

jeremy Stevens 😏

[@colestevens1647]

I ended up using a flyswatter. Unsure why it's not working

[@MrMarineGomez]

jeremy Stevens it has to be thick enough to where it won’t bend!

[@garrisonnichols807]

Thank you. 👍 yeah I don't have money to buy special tools since Biden took office and it's right now that my radio stopped working in my Ranger. You just saved me alot of bullshit.

[@finddeniro]

4 Stars ..Good Go...

[@ericrodriguez5592]

I used 1 screw driver on each side lol

[@whatcobrasays6641]

This method doesn't work.

[@MrMarineGomez]

What Cobra Says Doesn’t work for everyone 😉

[@eaxz5183]

Ooh was alredy on my way to find coat hangers but i shit my pants ;( 3:22

[@domftn]

thnx but omg dude. get to the point. half ur vid was avout clothe hangers...

[@versansky75]

To put it in detail, he showed how to use an everyday household item to remove a radio saving himself money and time. Then he passed it on to us. It was very helpful on my 94 Ford Escort

[@versansky75]

To put it in detail, he showed how to use an everyday household item to remove a radio saving himself money and time. Then he passed it on to us. It was very helpful on my 94 Ford Escort

[@michaelbabb1253]

I got mine for 10$

[@rioterry8863]

Man hurry up!

[@mrshousemouse007]

Damn, 5 minute video for a 20 second fix......

[@michaelnichlos2943]

Thanks!

[@jpfarmlaborcontracting5603]

Thank you!

[@beauschommer7358]

How do u get the plastic trim off

[@MrMarineGomez]

Beau Schommer I believe there are some screws holding it in place. If there are no screws, then it just pops off. Be careful not to break it. Sorry, it's been a whole since I did this!

[@onemanwreckincrew]

2 screws bottom of ash tray ... the rest pulls straight out. Look at some bezels on ebay first to see exactly where the metal spring clips are located