1989 - 1994 Ford Ranger Radio Install

Parts used linked in the description below!
Watch a full tutorial as a 1991 Ford Ranger will have a new Pioneer Bluetooth radio installed. We will be using the Pioneer DEH-X3900BT single din radio. This unit install adds Bluetooth, AUX, USB, AM/FM, CD, and enhanced power output for better sound quality.
This video applies to Ford Ranger models for years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. This video also includes dash trim and stereo removal, radio wiring, and installation.
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*Pioneer DEH-X3900BT Bluetooth Radio (Discontinued)
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*Metra 70-1770 Stereo Wiring Harness Adapter: amzn.to/2UO2R5m
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[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts used linked in the description of the video!

[@Arcturian1111]

Awesome Job. I converted my Pioneer DEH3700mp to accept an aux input a and blue tooth utilizing the IP Bus in the rear of the radio.

[@brianninesling8468]

I have power to radio, no sound! What could be the issue? No amps, it did work fine. Now no sound!

[@anacondadope550]

Thanks couldn't have replaced the stereo on my dad's truck without this video

[@marklar0116]

I trying to do the same on a 94 explorer xlt

[@itzfrostyo]

Now my question that I’ve been trying to figure out is how to remove the radio afterwards

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Radio comes with stereo removal keys.

[@MrBubbahunt9]

Great post ,you answered the few questions I had...thanks

[@timbaum4107]

What is the best way to fish the Bluetooth mic wire through and over the instrument cluster?

[@2H2521]

Sounds like a GM door chime?

[@MisterDoctorAustin]

Pry as I might, I can’t get those vents to pop out at the top. Those things are holding on for dear life - any advice on how to get those out? That part was conveniently missing from the video 😅

[@MisterDoctorAustin]

Update here: the vents don’t need to come out for the dash to pop out. There is a wire plugged in to the left section of the vent (the faux vent that doesn’t let any air through) which needs to be unplugged once the clips have been popped out, but otherwise the process is the same!

[@davidconley3341]

I have a 91 ranger myself. It already had a aftermarket radio when I bought it but I want to switch it out and I'm confused with some of the wiring that one of the previous owners did up. It has what looks to be the same wiring harness that you used, but should I just buy a new one?

[@itz_sammy_boy5038]

6:38 what's the metal insert that you put into the radio for the new radio

[@golfboy83]

How was the vent removed? Did it just pop out with the trim tool? That wasn't shown in the video.

[@MisterDoctorAustin]

Running into the same problem. This vent does not act like it wants to come out

[@fairplayer916]

Where do you get those removal tools (the horse shoe looking things) that are used to actually release the head unit?

[@br3024]

Most auto stores like auto zone/advanced auto

[@ivanbliminse5350]

you can use a metal coat hanger too.

[@dylangavin1313]

Walmart has them, but yea a coat hanger also works

[@SpaceGhost999]

I'm totally at a loss. I've done 100 radio installs, and I can't get mine to power on. I know the radio isn't faulty because I hooked it directly to the battery and it came on. The fuse is good. What the hell is going wrong?!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Time to break out the multi meter to check your connections, continuity, and determine if the radio is bad.

[@TheOmagio]

So i just installed a radio got some static on a local station that didn't have static before with stock radio

[@slamthot1735]

All this can be directly applied to the Mazda b series correct? Even the wiring harness adapter?

[@BlackdiamondWIS]

Did you remove cluster to have space to run Bluetooth mic cable or did you just leave screwed in and ran the cable over the top of it ?

[@madcook1936]

I miss my 92 Ranger

[@axellozano4707]

Excellent! I installed the radio on my ranger 89 Xlt ;) thanks

[@jonathanjadotte]

Great example thx

[@Nerm78]

Thanks a lot! Great video!

[@onemanwreckincrew]

Awesome vid Sir. 1) Were you able to install the track slider (from the back of the original radio) onto the new one ? and 2) The new radio bezel ends up behind the large Ford Bezel, right ? No interference ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

1) no need, the metal can hold the radio securely in place. 2) yes, you got it, no clearance issues.

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Great job!! Thanks for the info!

[@wallyinscore6315]

I can’t get power from the ignition switch to the radio. The red wire isn’t hot. Check all the fuses

[@wallyinscore6315]

Help

[@NoneYa831]

I’ve noticed my 94 Mazda b2300 (which is essentially a Ranger) had the original plugs cut so that it was essentially all the loose wire ends. Is it safe to tie the stereo ends directly to it? If got the manual and I know the wires that match up together. The only thing I noticed is the truck has two ground wires (one black and one black/green) so essentially I have one ground wire I don’t know what to do with. Tried wiring a $60 head unit in and it got too hot when it turned on and the speakers wouldn’t go loud without messing up. Looking for some advice before I start a fire. Also bought a Sony unit in case the old head was using too much power for my alpine speakers

[@jphunt4927]

I have no wires going from speakers to inside of truck, have you ever wired speakers from doors to the inside? Just bought this truck a month ago and it doesn’t have a radio in it at all. Just a cover over radio slot. Thanks

[@j19m12k14d1]

Great video. Thanks.

[@monasher7508]

hey man i had a question about the wires. i have the same truck but my wires are a little botched and cant figure it out. can i dm you with some pics?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Send us a message on facebook and we can help.

[@dantegarcia3196]

Great vid

[@herbertketshup9601]

Nice video!

[@Lamehoosiers]

Do I need a dash kit to install a single din? Or just does that depend upon what brand I go with?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Double din will not fit his dash. Single din is what you need and will work with any single din radio.

[@Andy1416]

Thanks for the upload, it was very helpful!

[@chasecarnahan7397]

i can’t find this head unit anywhere not even on the pioneer website

[@andrewpearson8522]

I bought my 89 used and the wiring harness is ALL kinds of not labeled. I'm only really struggling to figure out what the wires on my old head unit are. Pioneer keh-2500 if you happen to be able to help.

[@tylerfabish5578]

you can find wiring schematics on google images. just search for "89 ranger radio wire diagram" or something, thats how I found mine for the 93 ranger

[@rroshto]

What about replacing the speakers?

[@tomyoung393]

Did you need an adapter for the antenna wire? If so what adapter did you use?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

All parts used are listed in description.

[@BlackdiamondWIS]

@@ProvoBeastAudio did you remove the guage cluster in order to run the mic? Or did you just go above and behind it? I'm in exact situation and want to try

[@ashleywright3457]

I have a pioneer p6800mp trying too connect wires straight too wires in truck cause I don't have a harness.... In the same truck. Would u know the wires to match up in this case

[@sleesh2439]

i have the same problem, i cant figure out what wire goes to what

[@ashleywright3457]

@@sleesh2439 I figured out everything on rangerstation .com and also the decks color codes should be on the top of the deck but if its worn off like how mine is its hard too figure out. What I did was connect my three main wires which are normally always your red black and yellow.......the only thing is that you wanna make sure you don't mix the colors up and connect a hot wire too a ground or anything soon a continuity tester is the key....

[@sleesh2439]

@@ashleywright3457 thankyou! I finally got it hooked up!

[@olnoname5761]

So when you put an aftermarket one its just forever installed and can never come back out? You know incase you wanna change the head unit down the line

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You can, you just need to use the radio removal tools that are included with the aftermarket radio.

[@noerodriguez5694]

Puede fábricas unos con un metal de ganchos de para ropa solo cortamos a la medida y dales vuelta hasta que tengan la forma ideal para el radio

[@orangehatmusic225]

Thanks for this video. This should also work on a 1993 Ford Explorer right?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, same technique!

[@orangehatmusic225]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Thought so because the Ranger and the Explorer share a lot of parts from that year. Thanks for the reply!

[@dylangavin1313]

@@orangehatmusic225only thing with an explorer I’ve found is your rear glass switches get in the way, as does the gear select if it’s an automatic

[@williamfulcher1296]

Do you HAVE to take the dash apart for this?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Well if you find a way to not do so, let us know.

[@rabbitmangaming3585]

How about if someone just cut the old harness off and all is factory wires

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

www.the12volt.com/installbay/stereodetail/880.html

[@pancratius602]

Funnily enough, I've got a Pioneer DEH-S4220BT in my '92 Ford Ranger 😅 All I did was buy the keys. I bought this truck and it came with antifreeze, oil, and a filter. Here i was thinking I needed to buy all that stuff.

[@AlexanderRay92]

"Only 86000 miles on it" ,Five-digit odometer lol

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

True 86k, hasn't' rolled over. Truck was mint.

[@AlexanderRay92]

@@ProvoBeastAudio How do you know it didn't roll over? I ask because I picked up a '91 ranger that also has about 86000 miles shown on a 5-digit odometer

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@AlexanderRay92 Because we personally know the owner.

[@bobbythebug4420]

What about a double din!!!!?????

[@ocsrc]

Can you cut the vents so a double DIN will.fit ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Maybe but it would be extensive modification.

I'm looking for the same modification for my 1992 Ranger SuperCab, but I can't find anything or anyone that had done it before. It's looks like the vents are impossible to move or remove without take the whole dash apart. I'm giving up. I gonna try find the best single din and try to be happy.

[@wallyinscore6315]

I need help

[@redmanredman4676]

Thanks for the video bro you are good ..I have a question please..i have the "FORD RANGER WILDTRACK" of the year 2005 and I'd like to install dhe 2 din but it's difficult and I don't know if I can do it for this I'm asking your help ...Thanks :)

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

we have a video for that year, but for a single din. ...kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3eVanl9m9Fpr9U

[@brandon8113]

How do I install a double din touch screen I can't find anything on it I have a 97 ranger dash cover I could swap over if it fits what do I gotta do?

[@sleesh2439]

on my ranger someone cut off the harness in the car so i have to manually connect each wire from the reciever to the power/speakers etc. is there a way i can see what wire goes to what? for example what does the green and yellow wire connect to?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Just google your make, model, and year with the "Stereo wiring diagram" and you should find the color codes to your cut harness.

[@marklar0116]

I have a 94 ford explorer xlt and its giving off this whining sound kuz the mexican that installed it did it wrong and the noise is driving me fucken hostile is this vid about exactly the same thing for a 94 explorer?

[@St.scotto]

Stock is best . You ruined it.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

But yet you are here watching this video? Interesting.

[@St.scotto]

@@ProvoBeastAudio I like bloopers what can i say...