What year Ford in dash CD players will work in a 97?

[Rodeo Joe]

Will one from a newer year plug and play into my 97? I know it will fit right into the dash, just don't want the hassle of cutting and splicing.

Joe

 

[Alec]

Only a 95-97 HU from the same trim level will have the same plugs.

If you go with a later HU you'll have to splice together the harnesses and also run an amp bypass.

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Thanks for the response. Someone mentioned just running a CD changer instead. But I guess I need the proper harness for that, mine doesn't have it.

Joe

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

If you want a factory CD changer, you need to have the head unit with the CD buttons. If you don't, go on ebay and get one that is for premium sound and not JBL because they will not work with the system without a sub.

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Mine has the radio with the CD buttons, so I guess I'm half way there! I'm told I'll need a different harness with a plug for a changer in the console, is this haness just a simple plug/unplug or would cutting/splicing be involved? Thanks.

Joe

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

If yours has CD buttons already, you should be able to find the plug at the bottom of the center console...once you take the sleeve out. But if it was just a replacement, you need to find a harness with the changer plug. Another way to go at it is to get an aftermarket changer with an adapter. I went that route when I changed my head unit with cd buttons and got an aftermarket changer with an adapter.

 

[williecume]

i was able to put a 98+ dual media radio in our ex.

98+ radio into a 97 ex

i didnt bypass the amp and so far have been working just fine for almost a year now.