1997 Ford Expy Oem Radio w/Prem part#?

Joseph · Mar 9, 2016

Hey gang,
Do any of ya'll know the part number of the factory radio on vehicles equipped with premium sound and CD changer? I've been looking for one for the longest time.

,Thanks

AbbadonTD · Mar 9, 2016

Its not worth what it will cost to get one. You can replace the entire system for the cost of a factory deck.

Joseph · Mar 9, 2016

I was thinking about getting a used one and sending it to 1Factory Radio to have an aux jack installed. I just wanted to keep it factory looking. From what I understand they only made this radio for two years so it is tough to find, which is where the part # would help. I may have to give in and get a new aftermarket HU.

AbbadonTD · Mar 9, 2016

That is the reason I put it out there. If you find one, the cost spent on a professionally installed factoryish (not alien spaceship) system will put you back less money.

z168 · Mar 10, 2016

An aux input will function like a tape adapter. I find a bluetooth cassette will be a better option

I have tried a few and I found this one to be the best
from Amazon → click

sound is crisp and loud. plus you can use it to make calls. I like that it automatically sync once you switch on the tape deck

hth

98EXPnSRQ · Mar 10, 2016

I changed my premium sound cassette deck out for a new Ford 6-disc in dash player. It slide into the factory slot and looks OEM. All I had to do was cut a little plastic inside the tray area so it would slide all the way in. Here is what I went with:

5L8T-18C815-ED AM/FM/6 DISK T100 PLUGS NEW

They have a Ford plug ID section so you can figure out which adapter harness you need:

Ford Radios

AbbadonTD · Mar 10, 2016

what he did ^^ is a VERY good option vs hunting the original down. (I still would like to point out that for $235, you can do much better aftermarket...)

Z168
Tape read heads are usually terrible and is why the tape to aux sounds so terrible (that and headphone jacks being terrible). The Bluetooth to tape should still have the read hiss. Its probably leveled higher than the old tape inputs, and the output not being as terrible, are what makes it more audible. My question is does it have the "hiss"?

Joseph · Mar 10, 2016

Thank you all for the help. Now I just need to decide whether to go with 6 disc oem or aftermarket (non alien spaceship lol).

z168 · Mar 10, 2016

AbbadonTD said:
Z168
Tape read heads are usually terrible and is why the tape to aux sounds so terrible (that and headphone jacks being terrible). The Bluetooth to tape should still have the read hiss. Its probably leveled higher than the old tape inputs, and the output not being as terrible, are what makes it more audible. My question is does it have the "hiss"?

No hiss

However, my experience may only apply to the ford factory headunit. Being happy with this tape, I bought more (yes my other cars use tape too) and the sound unfortunately wasn't as loud nor as clear as it is on the ford.

Seven11 · Mar 10, 2016

you can get a really nice double din Pioneer screen for $200. check eBay. Search for double din pioneer.

I am using a tape adapter to connect my iPhone 6s Plus... I really want to go to bluetooth music streaming like in my BMW.

AbbadonTD · Mar 11, 2016

'alien spaceship' is an advertised feature of a current Audi HUD.

I will do something awesome some day but my expy is not a DD so it is not a priority.

If this tape product really works, it opens doors for saving old factory stereos. Aux jacks are not amplified enough to work off of most cell phones well, so bluetooth solves that problem if the level is high enough.

For the record too, Fords factory systems from these 90's and early 2Ks are very well made systems. They are not made to be great, they are made to last, but they are better than even branded factory systems from other cars and eras. I still burn CDs for the changer, but I want some way to listen to baseball. This tape is a gamechanger.

98EXPnSRQ · Mar 11, 2016

I wanted to keep the OEM look and have a CD changer. Here is a pic of what mine looks like.

z168 · Mar 11, 2016

Seven11 said:
I am using a tape adapter to connect my iPhone 6s Plus... I really want to go to bluetooth music streaming like in my BMW.

I retrofitted a DICE unit into my E39 and I like the steering wheel controls

However for our ford, the BT tape I mentioned addresses that need. I stream pandora, spotify and can even take calls. Since we dont have steering wheel controls anyway, I just got a decent phone holder thats within reach.

z168 · Mar 11, 2016

AbbadonTD said:
For the record too, Fords factory systems from these 90's and early 2Ks are very well made systems. They are not made to be great, they are made to last, but they are better than even branded factory systems from other cars and eras.

Good to know :Rock on:

AbbadonTD · Mar 11, 2016

If you like streaming music in the car, check out an HD Radio. I get most of the iHeart stations off air here. HD radio is CD quality, no static.

Joseph · Mar 12, 2016

98EXPnSRQ said:
I wanted to keep the OEM look and have a CD changer. Here is a pic of what mine looks like.

That setup looks really clean. What did you have to trim to make it fit?

AbbadonTD · Mar 13, 2016

1. Get the ford radio removal tool (available from any auto store, less than $5, worth every cent)

[Here is an Oreilly's one, just the example, since they get the outrageous price of 8 bucks. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...keyword=radio+installation+kits+&+components]

2. Pull factory radio via the tool. You should be able to pull it once the main outer trim is removed.

3. Take the factory "cage" [cage is the thing that the factory radio is mounted IN, its just some metal] off the old one, and attach it to the new one.

4. Reverse process.

You should not have to cut a thing. and it should mount flush. Any audio install should look clean, if it doesnt, it was done wrong.

98Exp - Yours does not look flush at the bottom? is there a reason for that? a 2DIN factory deck should be a straight swap.

AbbadonTD · Mar 13, 2016

An FYI, for those interested...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn176/Ted_Hallock/IMG_3268_zps48gdvwct.jpg

This is my Kia, but its a Double DIN install. I love this series of Pioneer heads because they are so not flashy. This one is a FH-P8000BT. Bluetooth, USB, HD radio, AUX... I like it because the USB and AUX are on the BACK, so I could run the lines to my glovebox, and I dont have a usb drive or something sticking out of my dash.

The other FYI is that there is a brand called "RetroSound" that makes modern decks that look like factory decks. They are around the same prices as factory units, but they have modern features.

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