Sound system problem on a 98 Explorer XLT.

[ExplorerXLT21]

hey, ok so i have a 98 Explorer XLT and i am having a hell of a time fitting a proper harness,soit will fit my kenwood KDC X994 ( car deck ) and i was wondering if anyone knows what harness i will need, oh and a side note how do i tell if it is a premium sound system,or "mach" sound system. I am not sure if the stock stereo was mixed up with a different one because the plugs that i am supposed to use for the kenwood deck doesn't fit.
if you could help me that would be great.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the audio & navigation section.

 

[scucci]

Need more info but, the premium radio has an rds button below the auto button. The Mach system has RDS and a rear mounted sub-woofer. Standard radio has no RDS button, instead has a clock button. Go here to identify which plugs you have:
http://oem-auto-accessory.com/photo_page.html

If T-100 plugs use a Metra 70-1771 Ford T-100 Into Harness Adapter. If P-100 look up 97 Explorer JBL system adapters. If M-100 look up 97 Explorer Standard radio adapters.
http://www.metraonline.com/
http://www.scosche.com/

These adapters have stripped wires on one end and a mating connector for the car harness on the other end.

 

[ExplorerXLT21]

i have the P100 system and i am familiar with the scosche harnesses, since the harness that they gave me at the store was made by scosche. thanks now i can put that damn deck in the car!