How To Remove 2006-2010 Ford Explorer Radio And Install a New One

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Have you asked yourself how do you take the radio out of a Ford Explorer and install an aftermarket one. This video will show you how. I purchased the radio from Crutchfield and it made installation a breeze!
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@lovelauracp 3 жыл бұрын

I just received a Sony from Crutchfield and going to install in my 2007 Explorer , thank you bro from an old boy from South Carolina , your video is just what I needed .

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped you out. This wasn't that bad it was pretty easy to do.

@Reginaldsusa2000 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your video earlier today and then went out and changed my radio .. I had ordered an OEM from eBay .. thanks this helped me a lot .. took me all of 30 minutes

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, It's not that bad of a job on this truck, Glad this helped you out.

@markhinton6953 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Cannot wait to do mine!

@tonyfanniel9156 4 ай бұрын

You're the best. Great vid. I was gonna give up until I saw your video and I want to doing it myself in an hour thank you bro

@jimberry2967 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the in-depth video, I'm going to attempt to fix the radio in a Family members Ford once he has All the required adapters to install a new radio. I really appreciate you pointing out the airbag light and the head's up on leaving it plugged in!! Thanks Again and hope you have a Great Day!!

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

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@montehyler 3 жыл бұрын

I need to do this same thing on my 2007 Explorer. Thanks for the video. It was just what I needed!

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@victorbills7969 4 ай бұрын

Thank you your video helped me replace my stereo in my 2007 Ford Explorer sport Trac I would’ve never been able to figure it out!

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@gregcollins8124 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the tips. Been looking to do this for my 06 Explorer. Great job.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@terrancebell8229 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Worked exactly as described and fixed my radio's problem. Thank you for making this video.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@Nonplused 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I used it to remove and install my radio but then fixed the old one using tips from a different video (resolder some points powering the screen).

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@cherar7115 Жыл бұрын

I guess I need to find THAT video now! My radio has that exact problem!!

@LarryWilson-sv6hr 6 ай бұрын

Have same issue with my radio..... Thanks for the video.... you saved me a bunch of time!!

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@hailme1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I ordered a new radio, today, for a different reason (The volume wheel was being turned down and the volume would go up). Also ordered a USB/Line-In in place of the old Line-In that had awfully low volume through it, hopefully it fits. Remember, you should disconnect the battery to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. This will also prevent the airbag from accidentally triggering if the airbag light plug somehow pops off when removing the front bezel. You can still turn the key to engage the shifter out of the way, even without power.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@cherar7115 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I needed a video on how to remove the blasted center cluster panel in my 2007 to change the heater control panel, and all the other videos had the wrong style of center cluster panel. I guess they used a 2006 model in mine! Anyways, thanks! Heck, I may just go ahead and change out the radio while I'm in there! 😁💜

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@hansjansen7047 Жыл бұрын

That extra plug may be for the steering wheel controls. When I looked it up on Crutchfield's site, it assured me that those functions would work with their harness, on my 2010.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I believe you are correct!

@adrianflores1916 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video sir very helpful

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

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@larrydefrank8153 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

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@MikeHensley-sc3ns 8 ай бұрын

I thought you said throw your screws up in the tree…. Somewhere up outta the way. I was just listening as I work and had to think about that one. Tray… throw the screws in the tray.. got it.👍🏼

@HomeOwnerRepair 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching our auto repair video that shows you how to replace the radio in a Ford Explorer. Have a great day!

@luisgcasiquet Жыл бұрын

Great video

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@falsealarmno 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@HomeOwnerRepair 10 ай бұрын

Welcome

@jpreza 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Exactly what I was looking for! Did you ever find out what the other connector was for coming out of the stock radio unit?

@HomeOwnerRepair 8 ай бұрын

I am pretty sure the other connection on the radio was for steering wheel volume control switched which my Ford Explorer does not have.

@iraira2818 Жыл бұрын

This is a project I might undertake. So, did the kit come with everything needed? Good video👍

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Bought everything from www.crutchfield.com When shopping the site will recommend different things for your vehicle.

@chrischristian9227 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Mercury mountaineer that looks perfect for mine where'd you get the kit and do you have to tell them to make you the harness for the wiring for the simple plug and Play

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I bought everything from Crutchfield. Enter your vehicle information and you should be able to select a premade harness for your truck. It's worth the money and will save you a lot of aggravation. Here is a link to the sight: www.crutchfield.com/

@williammendez2634 3 жыл бұрын

Hello mr , good evening , i have an issue with that old stereo when i push the phone button it doesnt do anything , no menu or setup , i already checked the fuse box but everything was allright , thx 4 helping me

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

As these factory radios start to age they are known for acting up. The one I had replaced in the video stopped illuminating on the LED screen (real common issue with these). Check to see if there is some crude caked around the button preventing it from functioning properly. If there is power to the radio and it just that button that doesn't work it's more than likely just an issue with the button itself.

@annamiller4998 Жыл бұрын

If you would ever consider doing a video installing a center console, I would really watch it!

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to perform this auto repair.

@Mike-sp2eu 3 жыл бұрын

If the air bag light comes on try disconnecting the battery for a couple minutes and reconnect and see if the light stays off,. Might reset the computer for you to keep it off since it's not a faulty equipment issue

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the added tip!

@donlightbody8270 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pioneer MVH300EX and 2008 Explorer Eddie Bauer. Came stock with sync and the 6 disk mp3 player. Is there a way to connect my Pioneer to the original microphone in the rear view mirror? I'm not at all afraid to cut and splice if needed. Thanks.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

'I'm not sure I haven't tried it. Hopefully someone can chime in that has.

@ActCriticalX 2 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed any issues with crackling, popping, etc? I installed a new radio a while back and I noticed every once in a while the sound pops for a split second. Not very loud or scary, but still noticeable. I don't know if there's a short in the wiring or a short in the unit...

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Mine has been fine.

@crazylazy007 3 жыл бұрын

Great help, thinking about upgrading the one on my Explorer 08 myself. Just curious but did you ever figure out what that unplugged wire did? Or any issues like if the bluetooth worked and all afterwards.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the extra plug was for steering wheel radio controls which this truck did not have. The hands free works great!

@4.8rivera18 2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking what type of adapter cables you get for it and could you link them for me I just got a stereo just need the specific adapter cable for it

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I looked up my application on Crutchfield and purchased it from there.

@mwex8614 4 ай бұрын

The extra wire harness that you could not plug into the new stereo is for the steering wheel radio control buttons. With your new stereo, you will not be able to control it with those steering wheel buttons.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching out Ford Explorer radio installation video.

@romel1111 Жыл бұрын

That plug that you left unplugged is that the plug that’s for the buttons in the steering wheel and do the steering wheel buttons still work?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I have not controls on the steering wheel so it was not needed.

@NewsThatMatterUsa Жыл бұрын

I believe your extra harness that was not used is for steering wheel controls u can buy a seperate harness for that if you do not want to loose them

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@MatthewMoeykens 3 жыл бұрын

So, was that wiring harness all you needed? Or did you have to use another harness for that other smaller gray plug? I found a Metra 70-5520Av harness, but wonder if its really needed or not.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't need to plug anything into that third plug dangling around, the more I though about it I said to Steve I bet it was to power the taped deck in the stock head unit. This was a pretty easy radio swap...glad I did it.

@Mike-sp2eu 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that other harness part was for steering wheel controls

@timothymcmahon1507 3 жыл бұрын

that harness is for if you want to retain the steering wheel controls

@chcuk4 Жыл бұрын

I don't see a pre-wired harness offer from Crutchfield when I try to order. Do you know if they quit making one?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

No sure. You could call them.

@FineGame0fNil 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of mount do you have for it? Scosche? I can’t figure out how to assemble this scosche one

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. I ordered it on Crutchfield, I just bought what was suggested for my year. make and model

@gillesclavet5543 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video...do you have the link to were you bought all the items? Thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

www.crutchfield.com Just add your year make and model when shopping and the site will recommend additional items to make the installation easier.

@wakcedout 3 жыл бұрын

Eqst coast accents are usually funny just to listen to for a Midwesterner lol

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope this helped you out.

@TrueLoveTerry 3 жыл бұрын

Do the steering wheel controls still work?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

My truck doesn't have the radio controls on the steering wheel.

@charlieray2349 Жыл бұрын

do you know if it is possible to install an apple carplay screen into a 2006 ford explorer and have it completely functional?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

It is not something I have tried.

@jgfazo811 Жыл бұрын

There are multiple harnesses on the website. What one did you get?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I just matched it up to my application when checking out.

@itsmorphed9119 Жыл бұрын

That second plug you don’t have connected would be for a factory subwoofer, mine doesnt have one but has the wiring

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in!

@davidbaird518 Жыл бұрын

Does the wire adapter come in the box with the radio.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I ordered it when purchasing the radio on the Crutchfield website

@SteveV74 Күн бұрын

VIC FIRTH lanyard, whos the drummer?

@mikekiss648 Жыл бұрын

Do you still have steering wheel controls functional?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

My truck doesn't have them.

@amang333 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I think u installed that radio bracket upside down… the little pegs that help hold it in place in the dash were on the top. The pocket should’ve been on the bottom. Doesn’t really impact anything tho

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

UGH..hope not..lol I looked at it a couple of times and it seemed like it was correct. The radio is very secure though. Does not move around at all. Thanks for checking out the video! We love helping people out.

@unkowntrooper1657 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair defenitely wrong

@hailme1 Жыл бұрын

I had the same sort of thing for a '97 Ranger and installed the pocket upside down on purpose to install a hands-free mic higher without cutting into the dash.

@jdparker4663 2 жыл бұрын

Did the buttons on steering wheel still work

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

This truck doesn't have any.

@brianmarlowe2011 Жыл бұрын

Would you know the part number for the antenna adapter?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. If you call Crutchfield they could probably tell yah.

@jesusespino2738 Жыл бұрын

Hello, where did you buy the harness?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Bought everything off of Crutchfield.

@crisroblesjr 2 жыл бұрын

Hello,....can I replaced that radio with the one with back-up camera...

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

You might be able to. I think I saw them on EBay you may want to check that out

@crisroblesjr 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair really thanks. But I need to find the back-up light switch first before I do that 'coz I don't have back-up light...

@grantbrewer9210 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the pre wired harness?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered everything from Crutchfield, even the pre-wired harness for $25.00 It was an option during check out. It was worth the 25 bucks IMO

@grantbrewer9210 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair most definitely worth it, that’s where I’ve struggled on my previous vehicles radio installations, so this will make it a breeze. Thank you man!!

@grantbrewer9210 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair id pay more than that to not deal with that hassle lol

@goldtt0 Ай бұрын

Did you disconnect the battery?

@HomeOwnerRepair Ай бұрын

Yes, You should disconnect the battery before swapping out the radio.

@DeathZephlyn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the how to vid, how ever, I hope you removed the negative battery terminal off of the negative post, because you can fry your electronics...

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, It never hurts to remove the negative terminal before working on anything electrical

@a.f1448 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the bizzle from ?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased everything from Crutchfield. That place is awesome!

@a.f1448 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair Do you what model it’s called and thanks mate, appreciate it😊!

@romel1111 Жыл бұрын

How much you want for the old radio ?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Pitched it. It didn't illuminate which is why I replaced it.

@ericgumpper719 3 жыл бұрын

Im really struggling with the power port at 4:15

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

There's a little tab to squeeze and it should pop right out.

@burrusaga 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you would at lease install a Android radio with back camera capability

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

We decided to just keep it simple

@burrusaga 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair now a days a back camera is a very important necessity

@leerinehart8409 2 жыл бұрын

how do you remove radio

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

We show this process in the video

@davematthews4228 2 жыл бұрын

What is Crutchfield?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

holy Grail of car audio...lol here yah go: www.crutchfield.com/S-i9NKgmDWn4l/

@andychapman6646 Жыл бұрын

The problem with this is that none of the steering wheel controls or th factory USB or aux port will work. Also the cruise control won't work

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you get it fixed

@Papaw62 Жыл бұрын

The L.E.D. light problem on these radios are common, and the fix is rather easy. There are diodes that just need to be quickly resoldered and itll work just fine. Been working since ive done this for 4 years now. found the fix on youtube but dont have a link atm.

@HomeOwnerRepair 10 ай бұрын

Yah, Saw that too but wanted a newer radio regardless.

@mikekiss648 Жыл бұрын

why the hell wouldn't you put in a Double DIN Nav unit???

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Trying to keep cost down.