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NavySeabee
09-25-2013, 08:21 AM
I've seen some radios for sale here but not sure where they're coming from. I want to say Ford Escape but not 100% sure.

Anyway, I'm looking for a plug n play radio for our Marauders that plays MP3s and believe it has a 6 CD changer built in.

Post up if you got one! Paypal ready if the price is right :).

Thanks,
Pete
ctrlraven
09-25-2013, 08:58 AM
Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Audiophile unit p/n 6L8T18C815FD
Brad33
09-25-2013, 09:04 AM
Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Audiophile unit p/n 6L8T18C815FD

I've be wondering about this myself. Is this a direct replacement? All the same connections? Steering wheel controls still work?

Thanks
RubberCtyRauder
09-25-2013, 09:30 AM
Yes, steering wheel controls work, subwoofer works and overall sounds better tha the original radio. If you have a the trunk mount cd changer it WILL NOT work, but that point is sort of moot since the audiphile unit is 6 disc in dash,

I have one in mine..happy and satisified with it..It was my first mod!
ctrlraven
09-25-2013, 09:32 AM
I've be wondering about this myself. Is this a direct replacement? All the same connections? Steering wheel controls still work?

Thanks
Yes, direct swap. All same connections, steering wheel controls will still work. No tape deck and if you have a cd changer it will no longer work as the audiophile unit has an in-dash 6 disc changer.
Brad33
09-25-2013, 09:40 AM
Yes, direct swap. All same connections, steering wheel controls will still work. No tape deck and if you have a cd changer it will no longer work as the audiophile unit has an in-dash 6 disc changer.

I guess that means my iPod unit that is plugged into the CD changer port won't work either... I guess I'd have to get a different one.
NavySeabee
09-25-2013, 11:38 AM
Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Audiophile unit p/n 6L8T18C815FD

That's the one!

Still looking.
RoyLPita
09-25-2013, 11:42 AM
I have one. I also have Sirius Satellite radio kits, too. PM me.
NavySeabee
09-25-2013, 11:47 AM
I have one. I also have Sirius Satellite radio kits, too. PM me.


PM sent. ^^^^
RoyLPita
09-26-2013, 12:12 PM
PMs replied to....
NavySeabee
09-26-2013, 12:19 PM
A co-worker of mine mentioned a special tool for the radio removal? First time I've heard of it. Anyone know what he's talking about? The name of it or part number?

Thanks guys & thanks RoyLPita for the sale! (I just got what your screen name means! lol)

pete
License2Bill
09-26-2013, 12:37 PM
Pete, I have a spare set of the tools need for removal. I have you covered!
fastblackmerc
09-26-2013, 12:53 PM
A co-worker of mine mentioned a special tool for the radio removal? First time I've heard of it. Anyone know what he's talking about? The name of it or part number?

Thanks guys & thanks RoyLPita for the sale! (I just got what your screen name means! lol)

pete

Walmart carries them or just use 4 finishing nails... I forgot what size......
NavySeabee
09-26-2013, 02:09 PM
Pete, I have a spare set of the tools need for removal. I have you covered!

Thanks Bill! If you have it handy, can you bring it on Sunday? After I'm done, I can even mail it back to you since we don't get together but a couple of times a year...and Winter's coming :(
License2Bill
09-26-2013, 06:31 PM
Sure thing! I'll put them in the car when I get home tonight

Sent from inside the T.A.R.D.I.S.
NavySeabee
10-02-2013, 07:58 AM
Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Audiophile unit p/n 6L8T18C815FD


Purchased and swapped out. Seems to be working great!

One last question...anyone have a link or electronic copy of the instruction manual? Googled without much luck.

Thanks for all your help.
Pete
RoyLPita
10-02-2013, 08:11 AM
Found this: http://www.imarkswebs.com/bk/2007+ford+escape+audiophile+st ereo+manual/
LUCKY GENE
10-02-2013, 12:41 PM
>>>ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Audiophile unit p/n 6L8T18C815FD <<<

is this the same radio 3L8T-18C815-FB?
thanks