Message center installation

[RickOTR]

I was talking to a guy today who has a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT with the message center that he is parting out. I have always wanted to get one for my X. He told me he would let me have it for $40.00 complete with the harness. My question is, will it work on my 97 explorer sport or would I need to do a lot of re-wiring to make it work. Its in excellent condition. I found about eight connectors under the dash that are just hanging there not going to anything. Could these possibly be part of the message centers wiring.

 

[section525]

Rick.. it's a lot of wiring to finish the project. There are a handful of people on the forum who have done it. It can be done, but its definitely not bolt-in.

 

[Electrohacker]

no sports EVER had the plugs

the harness wont just plug and play

you will need to wire from the pigtails to your truck

it's about 14 wires

be aware a 98+ Message center will not work in a 95-97

I have both versions for $25 +shipping

 

[RickOTR]

Thanks guys, thats what I thought. I know Ford changed alot of the wiring between 95-97 and 98-01 and have read some of the posts from members here who have installed the MS in their explorers. Either way, too much wiring for me.

 

[Electrohacker]

swing by MI sometime and I'll put one in for a good pizza and some beer

 

[section525]

swing by MI sometime and I'll put one in for a good pizza and some beer

Wouldn't you rather swing over to Malibu for some camping at Leo Carrillo or something?

 

[vroomzoomboom]

how bout canada for a snow ball fight!

its not that bad to put one in. i hate wiring, and i was able to pull it off.

 

[Electrohacker]

Wouldn't you rather swing over to Malibu for some camping at Leo Carrillo or something?

I want nowhere near california