Question: 1997 Explorer Aftermarket 6-CD Changer Radio

[ilvny]

I have the OEM radio in my 1997 Ford Explorer with 6-CD changer and cassette. Is it possible to replace it with an aftermarket 6-CD changer in which the CD changer is within the main unit? What I'm looking for is something similar to the 2005 Explorer XLT CD changer. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271666 (5th picture down) My radio has the CD changer in the console.

The audio in my front (and sometimes rear) speakers have been going out intermittently. I replaced the speakers with Daewoo speakers identical to the original ones. However, the audio still goes out sometimes. I'm figuring it's either bad wiring and/or the radio needs to be replaced.

 

[DjDom]

You can put any aftermarket radio in with the right harness, as long as it fits.

In the 97, the hole is a 1.5 DIN, but can be modified to fit a standard, double din radio.

Just find one with a CD Changer.