Microphone Port? Wires?

[bbouras]

Hello. I am just getting into DIY car repair/modifications. When fixing a dash light, I came across this plastic cylinder which led to what I believe is the place for a factory microphone. Can anyone confirm this? I do not have the original manual to the vehicle. Also, what are these wires for? Power or information? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3P5_j_bLC-JQ1lSTVRScXhzTFJiRTlVaWp0bHBwNm5mYTFJ

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3P5_j_bLC-JVXAzNnVLc1RtRFBlQWpkd05xdVludThNV2xZ

 

[Partsman109]

That is the sensor for your auto hvac system...
It senses the inside temp so the system can maintain whatever you set automatically

 

[SixPonies]

Were microphones installed prior to 2008? I didn't think they were. I thought that Ford first began to install them with the SYNC system in 2008. And even then, the microphone is in the rear view mirror--at least that's where it is on my 2010 Sport Trac.