Amp in Premium 2000

[Rob2000XLT]

I was reading sticky at the top of the page and I thought it said that the amp was in the headunit for the 2000 Premium model year. I thought it had a separate amp in the rear trunk panel. So is there an amp there or no amp. This will make a big difference in the ease of installation if I add a new Headunit.
Thanks for your responses in advance.
Rob

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

I believe the amp is built into the receiver starting '98 model year. Cobrajeff can answer your question, he's one of the engineers for the stock system.

 

[cobrajeff]

In 1998, the main amplifier circuitry was moved back inside the head unit. The only external amp would be a Subwoofer amp. The Subwoofer amp would only come with the Ford/MACH Audio System. If you have a storage bin in the RR qtr trim, then you DO NOT have a MACH system, and you do not have a factory Subwoofer.

Regards,

cobrajeff

 

[ACBlessing]

I have the MACH system with sub in the back and amp mounted to the sub box.

Replaced the amp with aftermarket along with an 8" RF sub...difference was incredible.

 

[Rob2000XLT]

Cobrajeff,
The 2000 would be the same as the 98 right? Soo if I want to instal another hu, All I have to do is buy the appropriate wiring harness and I am away to the races!
Great thanks for the info,
Rob