Installation Video for a T-Style Radio in a Ford F-Series Truck!

In this video we show how to install a T-Style Radio into a
2015-2020 Ford F-150
2018 - up Ford Super Duty.
1:00 - Dash Removal
2:10 - Radio and Screen Removal
3:50 - Factory Plug Talk Through
6:49 - Installing the microphone in the factory microphone location
8:30 - Radio plugs Talk Through
14:15 - Power on/ Climate Control Programming

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Just bought mine for a 2017 F250. Installing tomorrow. I bought a front facing night vision camera and a wireless carplay wifi hub.

[@LinksWellInc]

Nice!

[@leonsoto8333]

Update. I heard they have alot of problems

[@Thinbluelinecardetail]

I have a 2020 f150. Just to confirm, for Bluetooth talking, etc, I would have to replace the factory mic that is in the truck? And is apple CarPlay wireless with this set up? What other features may not work or be different? Thank you.

[@mickeycook569]

The Backup camera does NOT work well at night. I can not see as well compared to the Factory system. Is there an update or aftermarket system that could improve the visibility?

[@aaronmccoy5323]

Can you do this in a 2024 f250? I just ordered the truck and it looks like I have a trim piece that would prevent this.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@aaronmccoy5323 probably not. Most of the 2024 trucks have the new dash. If it’s the new dash it will not work.

[@Cogablake]

install Gen 4+ and it is exactly the same as gen5. I put the same climate settings on low and my AC only comes out through the feet, it doesn't come out to the windshield or in front What I can do?

[@paulbaird1351]

Did you figure this one out?

[@Cogablake]

@@paulbaird1351 yes sr

[@donaldpotter4821]

Why linkswell, don't make Ford explorer. Very popular SUV no t style radio

[@LinksWellInc]

It’s not a a popular SUV that people do customizing on. So there may be a lot but most Explorer owners leave it stock.

[@taylorfontaine3798]

I have 16 xlt with the 4in screen. Will the navigation work on its own? Will I need android auto? The radio was given to me and wanted to know before install

[@peekaaboo_8082]

I have a Gen 4 and my Mic is not working also my Night vision on reverse camera also don't work. Is there a update or something that will fix the issue please ?

[@faty6892915]

I have a 2020 expedition.. will this work??

[@XECLEAN]

SUPER

[@adrianchavez4749]

Hello! My truck came with factory reverse camera and i bought left, right and front cameras. Can you do an install video for those as well Thanks!!

[@LinksWellInc]

When I get ours I will. But it may vary by what cameras we get and you got.

[@czts4778]

What are the original features of the truck that didn’t work.

[@LinksWellInc]

On this truck we didn’t lose any factory features. On one that is more equipped the features we can not retain are: - Ford MyPass app tracking. (The rest of the app works just the tracking is lost) - Trailer back up assist - Auto parallel parking - Rapid heating (for Super Duty diesels equipped with it) - access to change the factory WiFi code and door key pad code.

[@RGVPHOENIXDESIGNS]

Any kits for a 2017 expedition xlt?

[@tylerpettway3197]

Have yall tho about adding aux. lights Control into the head unit

[@LinksWellInc]

So with there being products out there that work via apps. It’s not high on our list to develop. I demo the AAC Trigger Controller in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqaqmSAqsScmpo

[@unknown_pro8988]

I bought my linkswell gen 4 for my f150 about 2 yrs ago...Never had a problem with it till now...My radio stations dont work , my navigation wont open and everytime i put the radion or use like the youtube app or spotify i get the noise coming out tge speakers like static noise and its driving nuts....Please i need help.....Does this mean my radio took a crap. I do not wanna spend another 1300 dollars on a new one.

[@LinksWellInc]

I can’t say what happened. Seems like a firmware had a major failure. Email me at [e-mail] and we can try running a format update.

[@albertoalvarez5444]

Hello I have a Gen 5 unit on my 2020 Ford Super duty and the unit is making my speedometer cluster turn on and off while the truck is on and driving

[@LinksWellInc]

So there is probably a speed recalibrater behind the cluster that is changing the CanBus and so the 2 of us are colliding and it’s forcing the Cluster to restart. Only way around it to to remove the calibration device behind the cluster.

[@albertoalvarez5444]

Ohhh your right.

[@lopezlopez487]

Hi i have a question i bought one of thes on Ebay 64GB Car Radio GPS Stereo For Ford F-150 2013-2014 Tesla style 12.1" Android 9.0 For my 2014 Xlt Ford F150 Everything i working good except my Rear camera the people i bought it from arent helping i have researched for sooo long and i dont understand why it does not work. Can you help?

[@LinksWellInc]

Is it our radio? What brand is it? If it’s a different brand it’s a different radio and so things will be different.

[@XoticTasteFireArms]

My front tweeter speakers are the only ones coming on have u ran across this issue on gen 5 2018 f150 lariat

[@LinksWellInc]

You probably have the B&O Audio system and need the adapter. I baby am install video of the B&O adapter.

[@XoticTasteFireArms]

Wats a b&0

[@LinksWellInc]

@@XoticTasteFireArms ford’s Amplified system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfXnnRqgMyiqLc

[@XoticTasteFireArms]

@@LinksWellInc ok I see thank u the one I seen on the website say gen 2 and 4 does that matter

[@LinksWellInc]

@@XoticTasteFireArms no. Same adapter for all Generations

[@m4v3rick201]

Is there a video for a Ranger install? Is it almost the same as the F150?

[@LinksWellInc]

We do not have a install video for the Ranger yet. It is close. The disassembly is what will be different.

[@m4v3rick201]

@@LinksWellInc good to know. I'll see if I can use this video once I get the old radio out.

[@cowboys432wtx7]

Does it allow you to use KZbin even if vehicle is moving?

[@LinksWellInc]

We are not able to lock down the video on any 3rd party apps like KZbin.

[@adrianborrego1243]

Can you help me. I installed my unit and everything is working as should except my CarPlay works the first time I set it up and then it never connects after that. What could be the issue. I’ve already deleted it he Bluetooth connection on both and relinked them and it keeps doing it. Thanks.

[@adrianborrego1243]

I have the gen 6

[@LinksWellInc]

You don’t have the radio connected to WiFi or anything right?

[@adrianborrego1243]

@@LinksWellInc I don’t have it connected to WiFi. I had one of those boxes that allowed for wireless car play so i know it uses Bluetooth and in some fashion, the WiFi which is why it disables it on my iPhone. While messing with the settings, I came to an area where it said to scan for WiFi and it was off so I turned it on and it connected. Not sure if that fixed it but I’ll see here when I go turn my truck back on.

[@adrianborrego1243]

@@LinksWellInc okay, this is starting to get frustrating. Hope yall can help me out. My unit will connect to CarPlay if I reboot the system but the moment I turn off truck and try to reconnect, it doesn’t. It plays via Bluetooth but won’t connect to wireless car play. Wifi is off on the unit. I feel like I’ve tried everything. I’ve deleted phone off the unit and my phone and reconnected them many times and the same thing happens.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@adrianborrego1243 what Gen radio?

[@rhandyrosalita2212]

give the link where to buy it please

[@LinksWellInc]

We do not sell direct to the retail public. But if you go on our website you will find a find a retailer tab. That will list our dealers nearest to you by ZipCode. www.linkswellinc.com/find-a-dealer/

[@cbr600rx7]

Where can you purchase this

[@LinksWellInc]

From any of our Authorized Dealers. You can use the find a retailer button on our website www.LinksWellInc.com to find a local dealer. Or if you want to purchase online you can hit up one of our online dealers like www.adcmobile.com or www.FNAAutomotive.com

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Why does yours have the dials for the AC still?

[@LinksWellInc]

This is the Gen 5. The Gen 5 we changed the bezel to add the buttons for AC and a Volume and Track knob.

[@winstonhall1485]

Hello. I’m looking to get one of these. I heard something about Apple CarPlay. Does it not work with this radio? Also does your heat control buttons go to the screen or do you keep the factory buttons?

[@LinksWellInc]

I have videos on our channel showing Apple CarPlay working both wired, and wirelessly. If you watch this video I install a Gen 5 which has physical and onscreen controls. Our Gen 4 would only have on screen controls. Neither use the factory controls. On the Gen 5 we replace them with our own.

[@winstonhall1485]

@@LinksWellInc I will have to check them out. I’m very interested in one of these. I love how they look.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@winstonhall1485 if you look through our channel I have videos of the radio doing different things so you can get an idea how the radio functions. 99% of the functions are the same no matter what model vehicle. The model vehicle changes looks and a few factory settings options. But the radio will work the same.

[@ballzonyuh761]

Is the microphone swap 100% required?

[@LinksWellInc]

It is required to be installed. You don’t have to install it in the console like we did.

[@andymccormack9595]

Does this have heated seat controls.

[@LinksWellInc]

To retain the factory ones. Yes.

[@quincycope4994]

If I have a factory GPS navigation system, do I need to use the one that came with ur radio?

[@LinksWellInc]

Yes.

[@quincycope4994]

Even though it's the same plug?

[@LinksWellInc]

@@quincycope4994 yo Ivan try. It’s a 50/50 chance it will work.

[@euge276]

Hello nice setup ,is this the gen 5 ?

[@LinksWellInc]

It is indeed our Gen 5!

[@metalbeast83]

@@LinksWellInc To bad theres not a way to trade in the gen 4 for the gen 5 . the one thing i dont like aboout the 4 is not having the ac controls

[@LinksWellInc]

@@metalbeast83 so the idea sounds good but unfortunately the profit margin is no where near enough for us to take in old units that no one will buy to give people a cheaper new radio. If we offered this it would raise the cost of each radio significantly so we don’t end up losing all our money in receiving back old used products no one will buy.

[@metalbeast83]

@@LinksWellInc right thats understandable , mine has been sitting in the box where i had took it out because i thought i was going to trade my truck an i just didnt see any point in putting it back in.

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

@metalbeast83 what truck do you have that still has the AC controls after installing the Gen 4?

[@Gators2737]

I have everything working except the audio PLEAZE HELP!

[@LinksWellInc]

Do you have the B&O system?

[@Gators2737]

@@LinksWellInc no I don’t, I have the harness for it as well it came with it, but no audio still

[@johnJohn-dz4ex]

That XM module was just be able to play Sirius though the Truck or the app?

[@LinksWellInc]

That tuner makes it so that you can use SiriusXM as a native source like factory.

[@johnJohn-dz4ex]

@@LinksWellInc So they are available for use now on Gen 5, or still testing?

[@LinksWellInc]

@@johnJohn-dz4ex still testing. This truck is our own truck so it’s part of our testing.

[@johnJohn-dz4ex]

@@LinksWellInc Thanks for that info.

[@CJ-yp3hg]

@@LinksWellInc So to confirm, I bought a v300 tuner and it doesn't appear to be making a difference even though I am plugged into the radio through the line labled SiriusXM. Should it be working or does it not work?

[@yoefable]

I understand this replaces Forscan- is there a setting to prevent the car from leaving park if the fob is not in the car? So for example if I want to warm the car up in the AM but the fob is with me in the house no one can put it in drive and steal my car.

[@LinksWellInc]

The radio doesn’t remove Forscan. It removes SYNC.

[@flytragiccrab3210]

Can this fit on a ford expedition 2022 limited max

[@flytragiccrab3210]

2020 sorry

[@LinksWellInc]

This one no. But we have one that will

[@apallohadas]

My climate controls randomly pop up now and then. Is there a fix for that?

[@LinksWellInc]

Do you have a phone connected to PhoneLink?

[@apallohadas]

@LinksWell Inc. Bluetooth yes, phonelink, no.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@apallohadas so no CarPlay or Android Auto?

[@apallohadas]

@@LinksWellInc I use neither.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@apallohadas interesting usually it’s a phone data transfer that makes to pop up. Have you checked for latest updates for the App and the MCU?

[@akilfahd]

How well does the Gen 5 unit operate with smart home integration specifically with viewing home cameras or receiving notifications from video doorbell? Also does it allow for two way video and audio communication with visitors at the video doorbell.

[@LinksWellInc]

So the ones we have tested it works great. I have a demo of us controlling Ring devices in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJu4noyMe7yYjrs

[@mrbeatty13able]

Is there a phone number to actually speak with a tech?

[@LinksWellInc]

Only for our dealers. We sell only to dealers and have open lines for our dealers to call if they need help with their customers (the end users) We don’t have the man power to open lines to end users. We would have to grow our tech team by a lot, which equals over head, which equals high prices. We have a chat option on our website for all users.

[@mrbeatty13able]

@@LinksWellInc I didn’t know that. I must’ve missed that somewhere. Thanks for the reply. If it isn’t to much of your time , I see that my unit says XM ready. Do I not need to use my factory XM wire any longer? I would greatly appreciate it.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@mrbeatty13able so if you want to use XM you need to purchase the V300 Tuner. That is the tuner all aftermarket radios have to use. Being XMReady means it has the ability to connect to a V300 tuner.

[@mrbeatty13able]

@@LinksWellInc Thank you.

[@mrbeatty13able]

One more thing. The unit seems to be doing great. However, for some reason my rear speakers aren’t working only the front. Is there a video on how to correct this? I have the Sony system

[@WeirdoFamilyGaming]

I’m sitting here with a million harness’ in my lap and completely lost lol. How much can I pay you to FaceTime me while I’m trying to install? 😅

[@LinksWellInc]

Unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to do that. We do have a lot of dealers that could install for you…. But once you get in there it is pretty easy to see where each harness plugs in. You can follow along with the video for the most part I show the plugs and where each go. Just take your time.

[@WeirdoFamilyGaming]

@@LinksWellInc speakers aren’t working, heat is blowing cold air, won’t connect to my phone via Bluetooth, can’t use google maps, blind monitoring error message and shuts down my cluster while driving.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@WeirdoFamilyGaming so you must have a speed calibrator in your truck that is plugged in behind the cluster. You have to remove it or us. The two of us in the CanBus causes the cluster to Cycle. No Audio - do you B&O? I have a video on installing our B&O adapter. The heat backwards is because you need to program the climate controls. I have a video about programming the Climate controls. Google Maps needs WiFi connection to work. I have a video on default apps and I talk about Navigation in that.

[@WeirdoFamilyGaming]

@@LinksWellInc yes B&O, I’ll look for that video. And do you have a video of removing the calibrator? My truck is on a 6” lift with 37” tires. Wouldn’t that throw the actual current speed off?

[@LinksWellInc]

@@WeirdoFamilyGaming I don’t have a video because it isn’t a thing we would do. You should just need to remove the cluster and then plugged into the back of you you should see some sort of T-Harness with a small data box attached. Undo the T-Harness and you should be good. This is something we have figured out when helping customers with this problem not something we have had in house to do any kind of video. Pulling the calibrator will throw off the speed. That’s what the calibrator does. Is it takes the code from the trucks computer and sends it differently to the cluster. So what ends up happening is there ends up being 2 different sets of speed coding happening between us and the calibrator so it makes the cluster computer crash and reboot. That’s why we can’t live together. There are other style calibrators that work. But I don’t have a list.

[@aaronbernal3117]

Hey I really don’t recommend this particular product to anyone it’s 💩