About Ken Surerus Expertise I can answer most questions on most any vehicle with emphasis on Fords, especially vintage Mustangs.
Experience Life experience in all aspects of automotive repair. Self employed since 2001.
Education/Credentials Graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with high honors, holding a degree in Automotive Technology, my primary area of expertise is in the 1964 1/2-1970 mustangs.
Question WHAT PARTS (SPECIAL WIRING HARNESS, ETC.) DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY RADIO IN MY FORD F150 WITH A FACTORY FORD CD RADIO I PURCHASED FROM A FRIEND? IS THIS DIFFICULT TO DO? APROX. HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE? ANY HINTS AND ADVICE IS APPRECIATED. HTE REPLACEMENT CD/RADIO IS FROM A 2000-2002 FORD EXPLORER.
THANKS, PODGE1
Answer podge1,
If there was a radio that was in the truck thta you are installing the new radio into, you should not need any special parts as long as the new radio is the same size. The amount of time it will take depends on how mechanically inclined that you are. On average, it should not take much more than an hour. If you are not sure about the wiring, got to your local Auto Zone or Advanced Auto and purchase a Haynes manual for the male, model and year of your vehicle to use for reference. Hope that this helps and if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Good luck.
