2008 Ford Escape Stereo Replacement - Aftermarket Radio Head Unit Installation

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I removed the factory stereo from my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, and replaced it with an eBay-purchased OUKU brand Android Stereo Head Unit.
This is a video outlining what you'll need, and the steps to remove the factory stereo - and replace it with a new aftermarket unit - in the second (2nd) generation Ford Escape Hybrid.
I used an aftermarket trim package, and wiring harness.
All products were purchased from eBay.
Stereo purchase from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/funnyinthebox
ARRIVED NOT AS ADVERTISED, was version 4.2 not 4.4. Would not recommended this seller. Buy your stereo from another seller. (I just finished a review, check my channel for it - it's not great - I would spend more and get a quad core system)
Trim package AND wiring harness purchased from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/carampsonline
Would recommend!
Installation tools purchased form this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr/figo8y
Would recommend!
This video is for entertainment purposes only - do not try at home - always use a professional installation service approved by your vehicle manufacturer - you are solely responsible for your actions inspired by this video - I am an untrained amateur - PLEASE DON'T OPERATE TOUCH SCREENS WHILE YOUR DRIVE

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@poglianoeddie 8 жыл бұрын

spent like an hour looking for a video like this, thanks

@RushilDuvedi 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Pog SAME!!

@StanchestCord3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is the only video that I could actually look to see what wiring harness you have. That's the one I needed.

@bifomo8327 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. Most of it was irrelevant for my project, but it showed me how to get the bottom panel out without causing irreparable damage, and for that I am grateful.

@smithbryant18 8 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for an upload like this. Thanks!

@dereksuddreth8672 3 жыл бұрын

Before removing battery terminal, place shifter in low gear, set parking brake and turn off switch. This will give you more room to move out lower panel and radio chassis.

@dereksuddreth8672 2 жыл бұрын

@rafael Perez Turn ON your ignition switch, move shifter to low gear, turn ignition OFF.

@ryanlangmesser7733 Жыл бұрын

@@dereksuddreth8672 pop

@TheIlJeep 8 жыл бұрын

AWESSOME!! At last I found how does it work. Now I am not scared to do same with my truck! Thank you very much!

@luisperez-kt4lz 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!, I've been waiting for an upload like this.

@michaelvartanian9693 8 жыл бұрын

Robbie, this is a fantastic presentation. Great. It was very beneficial.

@jeffmatthews3665 3 жыл бұрын

F.R.O.L.R! Michael, this is a fantastical comment!💩

@michaelvartanian9693 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffmatthews3665 It brought back all the memories we were taught at the university in North London in the early sixties during our telecommunications classes. Triodes, Pentodes, mModulatore and Demodulators. And the Admiralty handbooks with clear diagrams printed on glossy paper bound in hardback from second-hand bookshops on Tottenham Court Road.. Take care.

@lmbear 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. Pretty ballsy of you to tackle this job since you say you've never done this before. I commend you for a great job on the install.

@MediocreCoffee 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@viluongsam9939 6 жыл бұрын

Love your video. Even I had install few after market stereos in few different cars but it is always new thing that I could learn. Also you should try to get color LED lights and hook them up from your cigarette lighter and put them behind you air vents. The air vents will glow at night every time you car running. Just my 2 cents, lol. Thank you for sharing your video.

@ManhNguyen48119 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Robbie Doo . Your video has help me a lot to get the idea how to replace my 2009 Escape stereo. Thanks again.

@metinythetruck9907 7 жыл бұрын

Good job man, very helpful video.

@toddbuh 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. So glad to see people unafraid of doing things they never have before. it gets easier every time you do it. its not that hard but doing it yourself gives you the ability to learn and make any future repair or replacements much easier. Glad you tackled this yourself. Much better than taking to stereo install shop.

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@caysonrowan172 2 жыл бұрын

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@christianluka7207 2 жыл бұрын

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@jusride7 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video friend. Thank you for taking the time out to do such a excellent job! Aloha.

@ianmackenzie686 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Great camera work!

@jilljanetzko6156 6 жыл бұрын

I believe you can slide the head back a bit more. I did the install on a few Escapes and although I can't really see the details on your video, the radio chassis (with the new kit installed) screws to the original holes in the dash where the old unit was removed, not bolted to the front of the kit's fascia. You can then loosen the bolts going into the side of the head unit and slide it back to the desired location. It's not supposed to just 'rest" against the dash and let the trimplate hold it in. I hope this helps. Also, a resistor bridged into the factory radio harness will bring (most of) the information on the upper display back after an aftermarket installation.

@passajimmy 7 жыл бұрын

I am just starting looking into changing my stereo I am glad that you made this video thank you. I was going to just buy a stereo from Wal-Mart to put in I'll have to some more planning I guess. thanks again for the very informative video.

@MediocreCoffee 7 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@Brian-gl1uz Жыл бұрын

Great video on your old radio there are 2 metal support brackets you can take off to support your new radio that u just installed just use mount bolts from old original radio

@wheatland2994 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video 😅 I can start changing my 2009 escape radio now😂

@jameswutzke1210 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. That was a great help.

@krizrobles 8 жыл бұрын

Good vídeo ...nobody uploaded video like this ...👍👍👍👍👍

@MediocreCoffee 8 жыл бұрын

+Cristian Robles Thanks!

@waffffffle 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve been watching this for years and I am very close to doing my own install in a 2012 Escape. I’m curious how you handled the RCA cables on the harness labeled SUB IN PUT (green and purple), RSE (red and white), and AUX (red and white). Did you leave those hanging? The interface’s harness also has pink, green, blue, and black cables left over while the stereo’s harness has green (parking break) and black with a metal thing (should I cut this off and attach it to the black cable in the other harness for ground?). What did you do with those? Also the interface has a blue/green cable in the SWC plug that I don’t know what to do with. I’d love to hear about how you handled these wires. Thanks!

@mr.2cents.846 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice radio. Maches the iceblue lights of the gauges.

@sergiodiarte098 3 жыл бұрын

Also the stereo should've been mounted to the dash kit instead of the metal bracket. I think that's why u had a bit of trouble. But love the video man. This is how we learn it really isn't hard when u start learning. And u save alot of money installing yourself. Good job buddy.

@venusharris1606 7 ай бұрын

Also "alot" is spelt a lot. It's two words.

@natashasantiago319 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@jpb7425 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thanks! Now I'm even more interested in changing my default dash setup for let's say a bigger touchscreen (I'm dying to find one)

@user-bq4ln9pj7p 9 ай бұрын

Cool video. I have the hybrid with and w/o the radio with emode data. The only thing keeping me from upgrading ia loosing the infotament for the E-mode.

@MrSamadolfo 5 жыл бұрын

🙂 Thanks for the tips 🚙

@BatBrakesBones 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. Did you put the radio trim up-side down? Maybe that's why it isn't flush. I made that mistake once. Don't know if it's the same for this radio.

@adammckenzie2998 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Amazing video. I am just about to buy a basic 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid this week. My first job is to upgrade stereo, add reverse camera which I have never done before. I was wondering if you had a list of all you bought & how things where after you installed? Does the hands free work well? Any further advise?

@nothingfromnowhere122 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@dtacklind 5 жыл бұрын

Can you still set the clock with this new set-up?

@MrTrav09210 7 жыл бұрын

Does the big screw around 15 minutes you took out with the metal wire connected to it reconnect to anything???

@strassj 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to learn how get stock to replace with new aftermarket.

@user-gx6ht5dg8f 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@billkaroly 6 жыл бұрын

I know it's been awhile but I am curious where you put the gps module?

@denygonzalez4344 8 жыл бұрын

You may be connected to the original stereo amplifier ?

@franksolander4208 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks. On the mounting brackets on the stereo deck there should be different positions (depth) to mount those brackets. If you have room with the trim you could bring the face of it out to flush instead of recessed.

@fabianlopez2584 6 жыл бұрын

Were du you conect tha green purple and white and red and white. Extra wires?

@tomrisar5492 6 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the instruction sheets for the front panel removal?

@LauraDoveClark 8 жыл бұрын

We're did you get the trim I want to put one in mine but can't fine one and will my wiring from my 02 Mazda fit it

@TheFreeman1979 5 жыл бұрын

when you install the new radio were you able to use steering wheel to control the new aftermarket radio. I have ford escape 2010 and I will be installing aftermarket JVC. I was told I cant use the steering wheel to control the radio no more.

@Stargate971 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking about upgrading the stereo in my 2011 escape to one of the eBay Android head-units, but am concerned with what will happen to my steering wheel controls and if the small display above the stereo will just be unused & dead after the upgrade?

@levdzhepko1884 8 жыл бұрын

Do you have Ford Escape Hybrid? What part number does original stereo had?

@scottbadalamenti 4 жыл бұрын

what happens to the top display (where the original radio information is and the clock it)(above the twin airvents)? does it just display the current time? or does it just look weird?

@noelramos9905 5 жыл бұрын

What is that big bolt ground for? Did you attach it back after installing the radio?

@Max1dollar 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2nd gen escape, it came with a aftermarket stereo however I noticed the clock, compass and other features that would be up at the too just say “Ford Escape” is there anyway to access that screen and get it to say the usual features

@Forever-411 6 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to take apart the whole dash for painting

@josehilariosoza8314 8 жыл бұрын

Hello my name jose Soza I like it watch ur videos show us and I want do try best learn from u thank u very cool brother ☺️👍😎

@edgrigsby8610 3 жыл бұрын

What happens to the display above the vents? I have a Limited and the display shows into about artist, song title, radio station, etc. Does the new system still utilize the upper display?

@Arvisgrt 7 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure you were supposed to screw the radio in by using the 4 black screws that the you can see in video. Those are meant to hold the original double din ford navigation system and they are not holding anything when you dont have that. Im sure youre radio wont move or anything but thats why the mount seemed so weird.

@ianmacdonald9575 8 жыл бұрын

Does the sync, bluetooth, etc. still work?

@Terbir 8 жыл бұрын

Does somebody know how to change the sirius antenna on a 2009 Ford Escape

@handicapitation3250 7 жыл бұрын

"Always have a trained professional perform modifications to your vehicle. Failure to do so may result in injury or death, *or even worse* damage to your vehicle or stereo" LMAO

@kickflipssavelives 7 жыл бұрын

That screw your remove at 15:55. Did you reconnect it to anything?

@philipgilley9523 6 жыл бұрын

Hi There, I installed the new receiver but the PATS (Passive Anti Theft System) is now preventing my car from starting. Did you encounter this or has anybody? Stereo works fine though. And what did you do with the extra ground cable connected to the old metal chassis of the factory unit?

@aa-batteries5806 3 жыл бұрын

Does the display above the stereo still work? the display that shows the radion station and temperature outside? or is it just off now.

@robertfinck1275 5 жыл бұрын

I would put a couple washers on each side of the 2 top screws to bring the top of the unit out a bit.

@erinhall6156 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to attach the ground wire to the car ground wire?

@blowndome 6 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this will bypass the MyKey volume restriction? I made the stupid mistake of making my only key a MyKey and now I can't put my volume over 30%

@georei 6 жыл бұрын

I found if you remove the glove compartment, you have an easier way to remove the ground bolt

@keithsage7258 5 жыл бұрын

Was it an improvement ?

@BryanLagos 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Quick question: What happens to the little screen above the air vents? What it shows now?

@MediocreCoffee 6 жыл бұрын

It loses the clock. It still shows outside temperature.

@dominiquedavison782 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought 2008 mercury mariner - pioneer mixtrax already installed - any idea on how to get the factory installed display above the vents to not say dvd and at least show temp or something else?

@roghax85 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you explain how desconect the anntes cable for OEM radio unit?

@kyle7850 7 жыл бұрын

where did you get the stereo mount?

@luiscontreras5206 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I just brought me my first car ever it is a used Ford escape 2011 and I did not want to use my cell phone as GPS I want to buy one of those and keep my eye on the road morph thank you so much

@Beth9228 Жыл бұрын

Almost 6 years ago that I drove a 2009 Ford Escape in red with tan interior as a loaner car for a little bit over a week. It had snowed during that week that I went accidentally have it for 9 days. They didn’t charged me on those 2 days. When I first got it and it was almost empty on gas. When I returned it. It had about 3/4 of gas in it.

@89biggt 6 жыл бұрын

The bottom part with wire and not option button viewable to the driver, is traction control with an upgraded model all you have to do is get the button though you already have the wiring set for it

@saidlazo7017 3 жыл бұрын

If you unplug all the radio connections out the back you can free up more space before trying to get the ground bolt off.

@courtjestervic 3 жыл бұрын

Robbie how did you make the connection to the antenna? A certain company sold me a new antenna cord. I can't see how to reach the antenna mast.

@jairusstrunk94 5 жыл бұрын

Any idea how to do this on the first gen?? I've got a first gen 2008 escape. The radio wont work. None of the stereo cords are colored correctly for some reason. No adapter fits lol. All wires seem to fine and the radio I have seems to be fine but I cant get any sound through the speakers at all. My only thought is that maybe theres an amp somewhere that doesnt work. If I could find it . But I cant even seem to locate an amp.

@KonstantinosPapastavropoulos 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I have a hybrid escape 2008 with the OEM stereo. Is there a way to change to an aftermarket and keep the battery information for the hybrid?

@jamessamsproductions6848 Жыл бұрын

I’m fine with the stock radio I just needed this video to take the radio out for subs, and no I don’t listen to the radio I have a auxiliary thing that goes into the cigarette lighter but thank you for this, and for those buttons on the lower piece I have the highest trim package and there’s only one that is used it’s a traction control button the rest aren’t used unless you put something there

@jamessamsproductions6848 Жыл бұрын

And also my radio is gloss black

@voxxormai6229 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use Tesla style rotation head for Ford Escape 2010?

@alejandropena6289 6 жыл бұрын

Cmcuales son los cables qye van a la salida rca para subwoofer.

@calebmyers5981 6 жыл бұрын

I don't see the ground strap bolt on the right. 2011 mercury mariner

@nanafredua388 2 жыл бұрын

i have a 2008 escape can i change the dash kit to the 2009 dash kit like yours?

@kevinstottlemyer3888 7 жыл бұрын

did anyone find a way of hooking the aftermarket radio up to the old sync screen above that normally has the song info and time. what will happen I heard it just displays "dvd" or "ford escape" if your lucky.. I thought about taking it out but I didn't know if the idatalink has the capability of picking up the temperature.

@russ02281990 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and thanks for the upload. However at 11:30 you stated you were using a 7mm socket and you could probably get away with a wrench or some pliers...... never use pliers on nuts or bolts...., ever. That's the fastest way to strip a head...... and nobody wants a stripped head. 😀

@jonaug1 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any basic head units instead of the touch screen

@julienurbina990 2 жыл бұрын

nice video...thanks

@kabraken 6 жыл бұрын

Wht is the brand or model of the socket set

@phild3787 6 жыл бұрын

I've just done this to my 2010 mercury mariner which is the same vehicle as an escape, problem I have is the little center screen above the vents now displays "mariner premium sound system" all the time, doesn't go off after a short time like it did with the factory stereo unit. Did anyone else have this problem and if so how was it remedied.

@llamacebu216 3 жыл бұрын

So how did it turn out? I have a 2008 escape and plan to make some upgrades.. Curious if you could recommend a product for mine? I'm not looking for cheap but also not looking to break the bank

@metalboy4140 4 жыл бұрын

Where do I buy the 2 yellow tools at.

@luisgiovannileallopez2131 2 жыл бұрын

Great video..anybody knows if this will work for a mazda tribute 2008 it looks similar

@dillanwhite1868 8 жыл бұрын

with the dash?

@zmahairh 5 жыл бұрын

hi I have tried to put the original radio back on my car , has Same model as urs but speakers start when I turn ignition on , no way to turn of unless I plug the cable out .... the android screen was functioning good .... but the radio doesn't.....any idea please