Replacing a Car Stereo: Ford Ranger

This is a super easy project that will make your car so much better. Replacing an old radio with a new one! Takes about an hour and a half to do and is worth every minute of it.
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[@VIVsVeiws]

This is the dad content I need. I have this project for myself and you had all the info I needed visually! Appreciate it!

[@noobistproductions]

I just ordered the other day a new Dual touch screen stereo system equipped with android auto and I am so excited to get this installed in my 97 ranger!!! I dumped a grand into new tires, repaired ball joint and replaced another ball joint and also an alignment.... Going to replace both seats, replace the carpet interior and do a complete restoration of the outer body all dents, chips etc. and get it completely repainted professionally. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

[@kllaskullz]

I’m bout to pick up a 96 ranger in a couple hrs first one I’ve owned hella hyped , needs a new hood and a re paint then some love and she’s mint. 134k to

[@LetsGoBirds]

How did the new radio end up working out man??

[@noobistproductions]

Worked out great! Awesome quality and the stereo was sick, only issue was fitting into the dash it ended up a bit deeper than expected so at least an eighth of the screen on top you cannot see (like the time etc.) but otherwise great equipment! I've ended up purchasing a decommissioned police cruiser since then and now I drive that since the Ranger isn't as reliable, and I don't have the funds to work on it right now.

[@thatcomicdad1687]

Best video I have seen on replacing a radio. Appreciate it guys

[@Allbbrz]

You can use the "nails method" to remove the radio - a couple 8d nails on each side of the radio to push the locking tabs and the radio comes off.

[@sandcrab-7966]

Highly recommend you solder these connections and cover them with heat shrink. If you don't know how to solder, find a friend who does. The compression splices used are good but WILL fail over time. Vibration, moisture and bi-metallic corrosion will have you replacing them very shortly.

[@EdHammond]

Bullshit. I owned a car stereo shop and restored a hot rod 20 years ago. All the crimp connectors are still fine and the Alpine amp still works 20 years later.

[@markf.r4538]

Can you please put the link where you got the stereo from? Car is 2011 ranger ford

[@raymundoguerrero9169]

good work playa good info

[@fideauone3416]

You can remove the radio with a cheap tool from Walmart that fit in the holes on the radio and just pull it out without removing the bezel.

[@mattfugate3296]

U can also use a bent, cut head of a metal wire hanger.

[@kylielamblin3963]

I an trying to install a radio right now but the wires in mine are different and i'm just back to phase one. 1997 Ranger

[@ronaldopenhaim8658]

Gracias, muy buena explicación.

[@abdullahyaseer3506]

good job

[@roberth3094]

This is the hard way. The stereo has the holes in the front for the easy to remove stereo tool.

[@JeffTheHokie]

Removing the bezel allows you to secure it from the front AND the back of the hole, and to carry it inside if you need a better workspace. Sliding one of those cheapo plastic adapter kits into the hole and doing nothing to secure it from the other side will not give you good results. Seriously, it's 2 7mm screws and a few seconds to get the bezel off.

[@waldobenero1297]

Thanks

[@tylersweely6028]

how would I install a WD220 stereo system in my 1997 Ford Ranger

[@therollingstone5495]

Do you still have this radio and have you had any problems? How did you get it to display the Ford logo? Does it support satellite radio? Thanks, Steve

[@demianhesse1801]

What year is the ranger you’re doing this on? I’m not educated on stereo installation, it would appear that the interior for the ford ranger doesn’t change or get updated over the years. Comments say looks exactly like my 96- looks exactly like my 2011? I got a 95, I’m here to say, it looks the fuckin same. Somebody help me out. I’m an idiot or somethin

[@octordoctapus]

2008 here, it's identical to what is in the video.

[@devindean1167]

Up until 97, rangers had single din head units. 98 and up has double din, like the one in the video.

[@fideauone3416]

@@devindean1167 my 95 ia double din.

[@justabouthadit5872]

Not true. My 95 has a double.

[@jupiterclancy2086]

What radio did you put in

[@jcber34]

Did you have any issues with the factory installed amp?

[@austincapps9284]

Hey i was wondering how did u get the right wiring harness

[@michealslone1254]

Go to the store and find one that matches your model year

[@ebbflow]

O'reillys auto parts has them. Just ask them to look it up for you

[@juan60670]

Can i know where you have the stero

[@laynereaka9526]

can you only put certain aftermarket stereos in ford ranger?

[@ebbflow]

I used a single din once and now i have a double din. They both will fit

[@Rebel9668]

I think I'll skip the crimp connections and solder them and put heat shrink tubing over the soldered wires.

[@Rebel9668]

My factory stereo on my 1998 Ranger only had one wire harness plug in and the antenna plug. It had two wires hard wired into the radio I had to cut. The new unit works fine, but now the parking lights and dash lights are constantly on in the accessory position or when the truck is running and there's no way to dim the dash lights, lol.

[@wendydow5846]

where did you buy that adapter kit i cant find one im trying to do the same thing?

[@GarysBBQSupplies]

I got mine at Best Buy, just let them know what kind of vehicle you have.

[@GumpterCrayon]

how much was it?

[@jakobsinamon1683]

@@GarysBBQSupplies lovee

[@dustinwillett8539]

dude lol theres 4 holes two on each side of the radio theres tools to just remove the radio lol

[@GabrielSanchez-gv8qs]

I didn't know what those were and I did the exact same thing this guy did.

[@troubleship6064]

I was like wth. I thought everyone knew about the holes

[@owenb6402]

What year ranger? I’m a little late I know :)

[@jonjon62993]

Sorry for the late reply but this looks exactly like my 2010

[@duvalpenny100]

Looks exactly like my 2003 ranger too.

[@hundrorounds]

Looks exactly like my 96.

[@chrissagredo7129]

This thread is why the ranger got discontinued lmao

[@duvalpenny100]

haha, they're coming back in 2019. It'll be nothing like the OG though.

[@volvotwoseries3384]

This video sucked. Everyone knows how to crimp wires together. The tough part is the cheazy adapter kit that needs to be assembled which is totally skipped here.