fleaguit
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- 1995 - Ford Explorer Ltd.
Hello All,
I've been searching this forum and reading posts quite a bit over the past few weeks. Great resource here. I just got myself a 1995 Ford Explorer Limited handed down to me from my parents that is in excellent shape. The only issue with the car is that it really needs to have the HU upgraded. At present, the CD Changer does not work (doesn't really matter as I prefer iPod control anyway).
Based on the many posts I've read here, I'm going to need to take a dremel tool to the opening on the bezel in order to fit the Double Din Head Unit I've purchased. This shouldn't be a problem and I feel comfortable doing it.
However, what I am nervous about is the various stories I've heard regarding difficulties connecting the new HU to the factory amplifier. My original plan was to utilize the ROEM-FRD2 to connect to the system. (The system in question would be the JBL Audiophile System. CD Changer in armrest, amp, and sub in the rear panel.)
However, now I'm hearing that the stereos in 95 Explorer Limiteds may actually be the stereos put in the 94 Explorers, in which case I would need the adapter ROEM-FRD1 to properly integrate it into the system. Furthermore, I'm hearing that perhaps neither would work and I might need some 18ft long Metra adapter to run all the way from my factory amp to the new Head Unit.
Can anyone here tell me exactly what adapter/harness I need to install a new head unit on a 1995 Explorer Limited, with a factory amplifier and factory subwoofer? Ideally I don't want to rewire anything and I want to use the factory amp and sub with the new head unit. Any information from someone who has completed this exact install successfully would be much appreciated.
Thank you all for your help.
I've been searching this forum and reading posts quite a bit over the past few weeks. Great resource here. I just got myself a 1995 Ford Explorer Limited handed down to me from my parents that is in excellent shape. The only issue with the car is that it really needs to have the HU upgraded. At present, the CD Changer does not work (doesn't really matter as I prefer iPod control anyway).
Based on the many posts I've read here, I'm going to need to take a dremel tool to the opening on the bezel in order to fit the Double Din Head Unit I've purchased. This shouldn't be a problem and I feel comfortable doing it.
However, what I am nervous about is the various stories I've heard regarding difficulties connecting the new HU to the factory amplifier. My original plan was to utilize the ROEM-FRD2 to connect to the system. (The system in question would be the JBL Audiophile System. CD Changer in armrest, amp, and sub in the rear panel.)
However, now I'm hearing that the stereos in 95 Explorer Limiteds may actually be the stereos put in the 94 Explorers, in which case I would need the adapter ROEM-FRD1 to properly integrate it into the system. Furthermore, I'm hearing that perhaps neither would work and I might need some 18ft long Metra adapter to run all the way from my factory amp to the new Head Unit.
Can anyone here tell me exactly what adapter/harness I need to install a new head unit on a 1995 Explorer Limited, with a factory amplifier and factory subwoofer? Ideally I don't want to rewire anything and I want to use the factory amp and sub with the new head unit. Any information from someone who has completed this exact install successfully would be much appreciated.
Thank you all for your help.