Hey guys, anyone know a good source (junk yard, used parts, etc.) to get a replacement dash center section that the radio mounts to for my 96 XL? You can guess that Ford wants a fortune for one.

Someone liked my stereo so much they took the whole removable panel it was mounted to with the stereo. (They were probably in a hurry!) I'm looking for a unit with the 4-wheel drive selector switch, lighter assembly, rear wiper/washer controls, and rear window defroster control. I think all of the panels are black, but if not, then I do need black.

I'm assuming that there are a few 96's out there that had firestone tires that are now in junkyards, I just need to find one. If you've been searching for other used parts and remember seeing one, please let me know the name and location and I will contact them.

Any help will be appreciated.

I had my hands on one last week!

let me look tonight when I go home and stop at the Junk yard, the should still have it. How mych would you be willing to pay for before I have to ship it to you?(you'd pay for the cost of shipping also) the only thing I know this panel didn't have was the Fog light switch.

CBoug76, thanks for the reply. If it doesn't have all the switches, I don't really think I would be interested. Also, I forgot to mention in my original note, but I'm really not interested in the factory radio either.

I'm not sure yet what I would pay. I know that the total cost from Ford new is around $275 for the assembly. I plan to contact a few salvage yards early next week and get an idea what it should cost. I will be in Houston all next week and should be able to find one there, hopefully? Maybe I'll even buy back my old one since that is where it was stolen!!

Also, I'm still waiting on my insurance company to settle, so I'm not sure how much I'll get. Luckily I had extra coverage for my stereo system.

So you need the Switchs and the plastic frame.

I know the one I saw had the following switches:
4x4
Rear Defroster
Rear Wiper
Cig Lighter

But I also know that the bulb for these switches are all gone(thats because I needed them and thats how I know they have one) If you want I can try to find one around here and I can send it to you?