How to install an aftermarket stereo in a Ford Truck
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Diy Bri show's you how to install an aftermarket stereo in a 2003 Ford Super Duty. How to budget cost,estimate time and find out the tools needed to complete this do it yourself project.
Links to car stereo install must have tools (that I use)
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Crimp Caps amzn.to/2kaMZUb
Crimping Tool amzn.to/2jNm3LE
Link to buy the stereo in this video (new updated stereo)
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Link to the radio wire-harness
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Link to the dash kit
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Great video! 8 years old and STILL relevant. Well presented...thanks
Knowing the "why" and "how" about the function of the extra wires (from the vehicle side AND the aftermarket radio) was very important; not nearly as well addressed on other instructional video. Glad to see videos, in general, are improving by being detailed but not beind MUCH longer than necessary.
Good video. I always have doubts when diy vids are over 5 minutes and start with music, but yours is great... no wasted time. THANK YOU!
you don't need those Ford radio pullers. I used coat hangers. bent them in the shape. stuck them in 4 holes. then pushed outward then pulled the stereo out. took 2 seconds
Mike Gt or you can have bad luck like me and buy the pullers then the radio be so stuck they don't work and u try to pull so hard ya break of the front of the radio so ya just dicide to just start distroying my way through the old radio haha all worked out in end and new radio is installed
Mike Gt the thing is, the only coat hangers I have are wooden and plastic
Mike Gt that's the same thing I did with a wire coathanger too
Mike Gt on some models like my Ford ranger 98 you can pull the whole panel off and get at the radio from behind
Right, learned that long ago when I worked at a Ford dealer
Can't believe how timely this video is. I am getting ready to install an after market radio in my 02 Explorer and was confused about the extra wires on the harness. I didn't even search for your video. It just showed up in my recommendations on RUclips.
+Joshua Luther Nice! hope it helps
Easy enough to do, but always good to see someone else do it beforehand. Good video. 👍
Thank you so much for this video. I'm hardly a do-it-yourselfer as I usually just have someone else do it. I was able to install the radio and everything appears to be working, so this was extremely helpful!
+Erik L Thanks!
Having the keys are nice, but if you're doing a one time install on your own vehicle, 4 nails will do. I would also recommend soldering your harness connectors "in a straight line" and using shrink wrap. I would also use a plastic coil wire management to hold the wires together instead of electrical tape. If you ever have to move your stereo to a different vehicle, you will appreciate the lack sticky residue when you re solder to a different harness, and the plastic coil is reusable.
Or do what I did and borrow a friend's key, no wrecking good hangers and no wasted money
Great comment and on an excellent vid. I would also add a step before the nearly-permanent final clicking of the mounted head unit into the dash. Run the new head unit through its test paces: volume, reception, balance, fade, etc. Pulling a finish-mounted unit out of the dash for a loose connection is a real bitch.
this is one the best step by step auto repair videos I have viewed on youtube.
I had a terrible time with my '99 Civic. The wiring harness wires were all different colors from the vehicle wire colors. There was a color-matching guide that came with the harness, but it mostly led to more questions than answers. I never did get it to work. I'm hoping I'll have better luck transferring that same radio to the '97 Ranger I just bought. It's well thought-out tutorials like yours that help me keep hope alive, haha.
Thanks so much!
I'm feeling pretty confident on doing my own radio now after watching your video. Thanks
So what about taking the aftermarket out? Seems like it’d be pretty hard, right?
This guy is almost a perfect combo of Seth Rogen and Will Ferrell
Spot on lmao
changed my stereo today. your video saved me a TON of time and trouble!
Awesome video, extremely helpful! Made putting my new radio in 100 times easier
The mounting part is exactly what I needed to see, I was missing a step. Thank you so much for this video!
Brazing rod works well for pulling the stock radio out if you dont have that tool,iv tired a metal coat hanger too with no luck i figured out it wasn't thick enough but heard that it would work
Great video! I was thinking of installing a new radio in my truck and this covered everything I needed to know. Thanks!
Great Video Bri! I'm glad I found it, as I'm just getting ready to do my 1999 Ford F350; and I'm going with the exact same wire harness and Scosche dash kit; but I'm installing a Pioneer DEH-X6800BT head unit ...Rock On!
Hey thanks! Pioneer does a great job with there radios... I actually prefer the Pioneer or the Kenwood over the Sony myself.
Damn.. that was a cool video, very EASY AND PLEASANTLY presented - made it appear effortless. Thank you DIY Bri - just subscribed. Thanks again, Carolyn.
+Carla Weems Thanks!
Totally worked. took literally minutes. Thank you. 2008 Ford Crown Vic.
great video! and t hanks a bunch for including the link to the mounting kit. I've tried several for my ford explorer from walmart and none of those are quite right. I liked the one you used that had the clips on the top of the kit. Looks like a really easy snap in fit! THANKS!
nice video man. im planning on getting and doing my own install in a few days. just needed to know how and what to expect and this did just that. thank you
Nice video Brian. I'm going to install a stereo in my truck based on your help.
Cool Thank You! I'm glad I could help!
Thanks, the main reason I wanted this was so I could play music from my phone, this was very helpful.
Thanks!
I never really comment, but this is very valuable stuff! Good job man!
+LegoZombieDragon Thanks so much!
Great Video very helpful, as a filmmaker I would suggest adding a little time between each cut, so you don't cut off your own words other than that thanks for the vid!
Thanks and now I can replace the radio on my 97 Ford Ranger!
Elliott Stewart you ain't shit
What wires are for the speakers?
Thanks so much, I spent so much time trying to get this damn thing in any your video helped me out a lot!
Hi Mr. Brian! You are super helpful thank you! Your video helped Me and a buddy install a boss stereo in a 99 ford f150 thanks again
Do you have to buy the caps separate?
Thanks for the video, you made it very simple and easy. I have two different wire harnesses that came with my single din radio, I'll figure them out. The radios come with the instructions with very small print, you have to get a magnifier to read them.
But thanks for the good advise, take care.
Figure it out?
hey man installed my deck and it all works perfectly thanks for the vid man. now to go around town blasting my music muahahaha.
NoVaKane Thanks!!!!
Metal coat hangar did just fine in my f-150, wiggle it back and forth but make it long enough.
Great video, THANKS.. However, if there is an issue down the road how do you remove the radio again since it is "clicked" into place??
There just clips so you can use a screwdriver to unclip
Awesome video, I now know exactly how to replace my radio like the Pros! Great job!
It's simple matching colors but it's not so simple when the aftermarket stereo wires don't math the ones already in the vehicle.
You have to have a specific set of radio removal keys, or any metal coat hanger can also work.
You could use a coat hanger however you may damage the locking tabs... The correct keys are super cheap and are available at most parts stores.
+Do It Yourself Bri i removed the whole panel and then pressed the clips with my fingers worked properly needed a #7 to undo the screws.
Agreed, this type of thing is the type of thing that could make me become a Chevy owner.
Thanks brian im going to hook up an aftermath on my 97 explorer. You made it look easy.
+Joe Pedroza Go for it, it's not to bad...The only thing that you may have a problem with is on those older Explorers they had factory amps in some of them with premium systems...Let me know if you have any questions or trouble.
Do It Yourself Bri I need help I have a 2001 explorer sport trac and my amp turn on but no nice from subs it's driving me nuts
izack Campbell and the
Thanks for a great video. I have 2003 Ford Escape, but using the din removal tools will not catch the left side lock, so I can't get my radio out to replace the head unit. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks again !!
helps to unhook batteries first but great video i like it thanks
Do It Yourself Bri awesome video man keep it up
Super nice video! Helped a ton!
This was the only helpful video I've found
+Conner Jones Thanks man, I'm glad I could help!
Would this tutorial work on a 1997 ford ecoline van? The video is supper informative and i hope it applies to my van.
Yes its almost exactly the same! You would want to use this dash kit amzn.to/2elv0FH and this wire harness amzn.to/2evnviR
is it "better" to solder the wiring kit vs using those white cap connectors? Does it matter?
This is a great question, and debated by many....However the short answer is ether is fine.. The long answer depends on your available tools, skill level, type of install etc... I have seen many people not have the best of soldering skills and actually not make a very good connection, the other down side is you need to carefully insulate/tape each connection so that it does not short out behind the dash, additionally it takes more time... The plus side to a soldered connection is if its done right its very solid and excellent at reducing power loss do to low resistance in the connection...That being said a crimped white cap connection when done correctly crimped with the correct tool and the wires twisted tight before you make the crimp are a very reliable, fast, easy, low power loss connection... The down side to the white caps is that they take up more room behind the dash and it can be hard to fit the harness with the white caps back in the dash... The only time I have ever seen a problem with a white cap connection is when someone used a poor crimp tool or tried to shove to many wires into one cap..In some cases when the wires are very short or I don't have the room to fit white caps I will solder, the other time I typically solder is on door speakers.
Saved me $90!! Thanks
+Justin Rowland I'm glad it helped!
Thank you for the video, thumbs up!
+Supercar Garage USA Thanks!
Great video, is the total cost around $130 including your radio? Or did you not include that in the over all price? Thanks
Rather than using the removal tool, and trying to snap everything into place from the front, why not just remove the bezel? On a ranger, it is held on by 2 7mm screws. If you can access both sides of the hole you can get a MUCH more secure fit.
Loved the video very helpful. Thanks !!
+Original Texas Steel Thank You!
Great video. Very professional.
Thanks. I was wondering about that orange wire.
+Aaron Keedy Thanks
Hey Bri. I have the stereo with the factory amp in my 95 Ranger. I am all plugged in with the stereo but no sound. I saw some harnesses on ebay. They look A little strange to me. I was able to find the amp by the back window in the wall and unplug the amp. Is it really as easy as buying the little harness and plugging those little plugs from the amp into the two plugs from the harness kit? Thanks for all your work.
I have a 2004 GMC Sierra trying to put car kit for the radio I can't get it right do you have any tips for me thank you
boy do I love YOU-TUBE...!!!
Thanks so much I really love it. My only question is, how to get the radio out again if you want to change it in future. I don't think you can use those pins again to remove it. Please help
+Dan K The aftermarket radio comes with radio removal keys, they slide in on the side of the radio...
gotta do this with the crown vic! good vid!
Well I appreciate you showing this radio install, but I've got a 2000 Ford F150 that has 2 plug-ins from the factory radio. But I only have 1 plug in to the radio I bought what do I do with the other plug-in?
I guess if you are replacing an older non-working stereo that is in your ford truck dash with a new brand new Sony stereo, you will be able to REUSE the Ford truck harness plug. Hopefully, you can do so by: As you remove the old stereo, you can also remove the trucks harness plug that fits right in to your ford truck by unplugging it from the truck right along with the old stereo and its harness plug. You ditch the old stereo and its harness plug BUT you can RE-USE the trucks harness plug that was plugged into your truck before you just removed it by 1) cutting it away from the old stereo harness plug,
2) rewiring it to the new stereos harness plug via matching the wires by color code then, 3) plug the original trucks harness plug you removed with the old stereo and simply plug it right back in where you removed it from. I hope this is the case. I will find out tomorrow morning. Oh yea don't forget to plug the new stereos antenna wire into the trucks antenna input port. Stick er in and button it up.
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks!!!!
super video Bri...thanks
thanks bri, video helped me out today!
That was totally easy! Thank you
thanks for the video. question I know it was a F-250. Does this method also work for a Ford F-150 as well?
I just used an old metal fly swatter handle and made the wires to remove my radio. However, the rest is like foreign language to me. I'll definitely need to have Best Buy install it for me (which is where I bought the new stereo). I thought I could simply buy a new stereo and plug it right in. Boy was I wrong.
great vid. bud. keep up the good work. 👍😎
+Juan Lopez Thank You!
Hi there, nice video! I have one question tho... I have more than one connector that comes out of my truck... I have no idea what to do there. Thanks ! Martín here.
hello did u just ignore the big honking circular plugin. like for sirius xm. I ahve a kenwood deck. My original ford had a 6 dis cd changer and I dunno if your example had it
Thanks so much for everything. I learned a lot.
Great video. Awesome.
🔥🔥💯i wanna get a flip out screen radio for my 1997 ford f-150 short bed
Great video!, what size connector caps are used?
great video, thanks!
Very helpful video. Thank you. :)
+Dan F Thanks
Will it still fit if you trimmed the edges for a double din? Mine got stolen and I'm going to a cheap single din.
Thanks man great job by the way
+Jacoby Lowe Thanks!
I always thought the "special tool" was a bent welding rod.
My 2004 Ford Excursion had two plugs in the back of the radio in addition to the antenna wire
What year model is this particular truck, I got an 03 and wondering if the same harness will work for my 03
Very helpful, thanks.
Hello and happy new year. I had a question I bought the same scosche wiring kit for my 01 Ford F-250. Everything was plug and play. After the install, I have my air bag light on now. Why could this be?
Thank you sir, saved me some money! 👍
Is there any chance you can use something else beside the keys to take the deck out?
So i have a ground wire on both the white harness and the harness that plugs to the stereo?
should I install a ground wire on new radio? I noticed that the factory radio support slide on the bottom has a bolt that makes contact when it is pushed in and locked. I noticed this when I tried to pull out the factory radio, just to check. when I slid the factory radio back in it would not power up. then I removed and installed again when I pushed it in all the way it powered up?
Thanks..life is easier now...
Alright so it looks easy to do but, Im trying this on in a Ford 02 Excursion & it has the DVD player? Will i still be able to keep that working with the new radio?
If it is aftermarket It should stay working however If its factory might not work.
Do I have to unplug the battery before beginning the removal process?
Would be a good idea. No reason not to really.
stupid question!!!!
12 volts is not going to shock you. you can grab both terminals of a 12V battery and you will not get shocked. All the wires are dead until the key is on in Ford trucks. What is important is to ground yourself periodically so you don't pick up static electricity and conduct it to the stereo. You can blow the chips in the system if you do.
Where did you get the tool kit from look's like I would like to have on for my self here.
What are the speaker wire colors coming to the radio? They are different from the speaker to the back of the radio
Great video!
I did everything step by step and it worked at first, but when I put the radio back in the dash, it wouldn't turn on and took out my dash lights too. Any idea what I did?
The power to my stereo randomly loses power is there an easy way to run an accessory or ignition wire to it?
Could this setup work on a 2000 f250?.
My 1996 F250 existing wire harness is not sitting out nice and easy like your example. It is still connected and has zero room to work with.
Does this setup work with any ford? I got a 2000 ford f150. Will this setup work for my truck?
I like that electrical tape wrap. Thanks!
Thanks Im try that now 👍
wow I really like your videos, I have question I have a hummer h2 my driver back window will not go up , so for the mean time I push up and hold in place until I figure it out how to do it, I try to fix it but I didn't have the tools, if you have any tips for I really appreciated thanks
+George Reed Thanks! Its very hard for me to tell you exactly what is wrong on that, however I'm 90% sure if you bought a new power window motor/regulator for that door and replaced it that would take care of the problem... It takes some electrical diagnostic skills and some mechanical knowledge to correctly diagnose that problem. Based on my experience of working on GM trucks that is usually the fix. Window regulators are fairly easy to replace if you have the tools and some mechanical experience and ability. You basically remove the door panel and in some cases you remove the regulator assy with bolts and in other cases you have to drill the rivets out that hold the regulator to the door.... However I think that is a bolt in power window motor regulator assy....Hope that helps
where can I get a dash kit?I need one and also need the wiring connector just need to know where to find it
I'm working on a website to sell these products... However for now Amazon is a good place to pick them up