PIU vs Explorer

[tylerj96]

I have a 2015 Ford Utility PIU, I am wondering is there any major differences in the wiring harnesses? I am looking to get an after market radio due to mine not having Sync and I am too cheap to spend roughly 2k to get Sync.
Wondering if this would work as well on it?

Metra 99-5847CH Dash and Wiring Kit (Charcoal Gray)

Install and connect a new car stereo in select 2011-15 Ford Explorer models with 4.2" screen — single or double-DIN radios

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[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Tyler.
I just did a quick search on the model and found these threads that mention it.

Metra 99-5847CH install

Doing the swap so I can install a double din alpine. While wiring I noticed I have 2 red wires for the 2 different harnesses from metra. One is on a 16 pin harness the other is on the 5847 harness. The instructions for the red wire are only under the 16pin harness section. it states “connect...

www.explorerforum.com

Help on base stereo upgrade

Help on base stereo upgrade Hi all, I've search around and really can't find advice on my scenario. I have a 2011 Base Explorer with the base stereo, that's 6 speakers and no sub. I want a better system but it's been hard to find out details and answer my questions. I'd like to make everything...

www.explorerforum.com

There is also this one; Upgrading 2013 FPIU radio to touchscreen GPS?

Peter

 

[tylerj96]

Welcome to the Forum Tyler.
I just did a quick search on the model and found these threads that mention it.

Metra 99-5847CH install

Doing the swap so I can install a double din alpine. While wiring I noticed I have 2 red wires for the 2 different harnesses from metra. One is on a 16 pin harness the other is on the 5847 harness. The instructions for the red wire are only under the 16pin harness section. it states “connect...

www.explorerforum.com

Help on base stereo upgrade

Help on base stereo upgrade Hi all, I've search around and really can't find advice on my scenario. I have a 2011 Base Explorer with the base stereo, that's 6 speakers and no sub. I want a better system but it's been hard to find out details and answer my questions. I'd like to make everything...

www.explorerforum.com

There is also this one; Upgrading 2013 FPIU radio to touchscreen GPS?

Peter

Peter, thanks for the help. I have one more question.
I have a regular 2015 Ford Taraus that was totaled out by the insurance. It has the full sync system. Could I just yank the radio and what not out and place it into my Explorer PIU? I assume everything would just be about plug and play for the Sync system

 

[peterk9]

Hi Tyler. I'm not sure if that is possible but it might be since both are the same model year. I don't believe anyone has posted about having done anything similar. Perhaps there might be others that are more familiar with the similarities or differences between the two systems.

Pete

 

[BrettS.]

Non-sync to sync is not plug and play. Everything is different. The wring harnesses, modules, etc.