What fits 2001 Expl Sport? Single or 2 DIN

[Noslo50]

Okay I have been getting the run around by a couple audio dealers regarding the din size of the factory installed unit.

I have a 2001 explorer Sport 2dr 4.0

The factory stereo from looking through post on this forum and other sites looks to be the ford model F87F-18C868-AC. AM/FM single CD at top of unit with a Cassette play near the middle.

I want to replace this unit with a DVD head unit and perfer to get a Double Din unit.

However I being told that my vehicle doesnt accept a 2 Din or double Din size head unit.. funny I think th estock system above is a doble Din correct?

What gives what fits correctly?

Thanks

 

[steventadams]

Well actually you don't have either size. It's a 1.5 DIN... You can fit a double-din in with some minor trimming of your bezel and/or by using a double-din kit manufactured by a company such as Scosche.

 

[Donner]

No DVD, but I've had 2 dd stereos and 2 single dins in the 2001 Sport with no alterations. However, I've seen that DVD is as stevenadams says, and appears to be one of those odd fitment issues.

 

[Noslo50]

Thanks

Okay thanks for the info
Now a stipid ? does the Scosche or other Double Din Kit say it fits the explorer or should I look for another model for the kit ?

 

[Donner]

A lot of them say they fit, but might not... If you buy from a store, be ready to try it out. They just say fits Explorer...

 

[kelly2]

http://documents.victorytechnologies.com//documents/product/14513.pdf

Metra 95-5600, you just cut the center piece out for a 2din radio or leave it in for 2 single din radios