2017 Expedition EL XLT radio replacement

[Toddlnrd]

I have the '17 EL 2wd with the 4.2 LCD screen, backup camera, steering wheel radio controls...

I want to put an after market head unit in to be able to use CarPlay, among other features.

I contacted Crutchfield and they said you cannot replace the factory radio because it is integrated with the climate controls.

Has any one else had any experience with replacing this factory radio?

Thanks,
Todd

 

[joshbaugh]

I've got a 2018 XLT with the 4.2" LCD. About to have it pulled out and replaced with an Alpine 11" head unit. Local installer at a corporate store here in San Antonio says he's done a few of them and tells me I'll retain all my controls. Waiting on a part. Hoping it will happen by this weekend...

 

[nicalacaev5]

Hope you and your installer figured everything out. Can you post an update?

 

[lahurry]

Did you find out anything about the hvac not working after or does it work just fine?

 

[HILLY]

You need something like this to make everything intergrate well

[PX6 six-core] 12.1" Vertical Screen Android 9 Fast boot Navi Radio for Ford Expedition 2015 2016 2017

This radio can be installed in Ford Expedition 2015 2016 2017. Stunning, feature-rich. Plug and Play. Retain most OEM features. WiFi, Bluetooth, MirrorLink.

phoenixautomotiveinc.com

 

[Jason Little]

I have the '17 EL 2wd with the 4.2 LCD screen, backup camera, steering wheel radio controls...

I want to put an after market head unit in to be able to use CarPlay, among other features.

I contacted Crutchfield and they said you cannot replace the factory radio because it is integrated with the climate controls.

Has any one else had any experience with replacing this factory radio?

Thanks,
Todd

A little late response, but like me, you probably were still searching for a solution and I have a GREAT ONE! Instructions are lacking but their support walked me through some of my hangups on connections and I absolutely love it. Its 12.1" Tesla Screen Car Radio For Ford Expedition Android 2015 2016 2017 GPS Navigation Carplay Multimedia Head Unit Video Player from Aliexpress. Link below.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805743596038.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.1373f19c0W3st8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

[BlazeJester1731]

A little late response, but like me, you probably were still searching for a solution and I have a GREAT ONE! Instructions are lacking but their support walked me through some of my hangups on connections and I absolutely love it. Its 12.1" Tesla Screen Car Radio For Ford Expedition Android 2015 2016 2017 GPS Navigation Carplay Multimedia Head Unit Video Player from Aliexpress. Link below.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805743596038.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.1373f19c0W3st8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

How did this end up working? Do you have a video? Wanting to upgrade myself but the price is a little steep

 

[mseymour67]

Just installed one of these in my 2021.......works great.