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After my factory radio failed for the third time, it was time to go after market.
I put a Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT. I now have GPS, Satellite, DVD-movies, back-up camera, AM/FM, iPod
So what took me so long to throw away the factory (very far east) radios. I know that the Pioneer is not made here, but it is made by a company that believes in Quality Control!
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You guys are missing the most important part of the OEM radio; the cassette player. There's nothing like cruising in the MM to some Winger or Skid Row on cassette.
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They still make cassettes? I thought they died when the dinosaurs and 8-track players were wiped out.
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Just curious if if sounds the same with the Escape radio? What year did it come out of and is there a security programming issue like the GM's have?Originally Posted by phoenixmotors
Autobahn Marauder
Is there any way to repair the OEM radio at all? I would very much like to keep it original.
2003 Black 300A Dark Charcoal, #499 of 6978 built 06/04/02
3.88 gears, dual fuel propane conversion.
2003 Silver 300B Light Flint, #166 of 417 built 04/22/03
TCE/Wilwood big brake kit, SW headers and cats, Flowmaster mufflers
1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Touring Sedan
Dual exhaust, dual fuel propane conversion
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Sport Package
Holden HSV GTS body kit, dual fuel propane conversion
Previously: 2003 Audi A6 Avant | 1999 Ford Fairlane AU
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yes, it sounds better, no programming issues, steering wheel controls work, so does subwoofer, has 6 in dash cd payer, trunk mounted cd chnger will NOT work.
search for this number 6L8T-18C815-FD..ebay, LKQ..they sell fro $125-$200
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
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S/C 20" MINI TUBBED WHEEL GUY!
It would be cheaper to buy another used one , and enjoy it until it crokes!
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The Escape radio actually sounds better that the original radio. Look above for the Ford P/N. It's plug-n-play, nothing extra needed.
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Sick-Speed play toy
Way, way better.
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Escape and/or Mariner
here are a few on ebay, you can try car-part.com, that is how I found mine (which i might sell but it will be a little while yet) I believe it is 05-07 escape/mariner
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=6L8T-18C815-FD
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
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Those won't play cassette tapes.
Weißbirke Plünderer
Nor 8 track. It is what it is. All marauder radios are prone to losing fm reception. It's hit or miss
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Upgrading the speakers will be a big improvement also.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
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I got one out of a 2005 escape Ltd. Plugged it in and can't tell the difference. My original would trigger the factory amp to come on. I have a guy who could have fixed the original but wasn't worth the expense. I see lots coming in on trade at my ford store so it didn't cost me a dime
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Sorry....wouldn't trigger the amp to come on.
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