2003 For Expedition (Eddie Bauer Edition) Radio replacement

[JerryLees]

I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Expedition and My wife would really like to have; blue tooth, Navigation, and a backup Camera in the car like in the newer vehicles.

I'm no stranger to electronics and radio replacements, but it's been a LONG time. I'm also concerned about loosing functionality with a replacement, it has the CD changer in the center console and a rear middle seat over dead DVD player that I'd like to not lose the functionality they provide. So I thought I would come here and get some advice from folks who know the vehicle model well.

First, It seems that the radio is a Dual DIN sized radio from my research. (Yes, it's been a LONG time since I did a radio replacement.) My concern is how the inputs come back from the CD Changer and the DVD. Then the control of the radio/CD/Changer/DVD from the steering wheel.

The interface and connectors basically have me swimming. Basically, is there such an animal of a replacement where no functionality will be lost?

 

[Skauber]

This one can do most:

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But the rear seat control panel on the center console will not work. The CD changer will also not be compatible, but the DVD screen should be able to function with it. It's not plug and play, so it requires you find or make your own adapters..

 

[tsingson]

I did a radio replacement in my 05. I lost the controls for the rear overhead DVD but that was not a big deal for me. They can control it back there. It won't play sound through the speakers either but I have headphones. Mine is an XLT so I didn't have many options. I didn't have to worry about steering wheel controls and such. I did have to buy a harness and install kit for a double DIN. I am looking at replacing my AVIC-D3 and saw some decently priced Pioneer Bluetooth App radios out there.

 

[Hamfisted]

In my '03 I went with a Pioneer 940BT Nav system. Got everything I needed from Crutchfields. Crutchfield.com In-dash-GPS-Navigation They have all the trim piece kits, harness adapters, head units, that will fit your Expy. You'll lose the radio control function at the back of the center console, but no big deal. There are so many options available today, the only limit is your wallet.


-Mike

 

[GAINMOB]

as said...you will lose functions until u use the appropriate harnesses/wiring to get them back...you can get steering wheel controls back...there is an overhead harness that a lot of ppl have used and I only remember a couple ppl dealing with the changer...but it can all be done