How to Install a Radio Head Unit Ford F-150 2004-2008
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- This is a video tutorial explaining how to replace the stock radio in a F150 from the years of 2004-2008. The radio used is a double din unit if you are using a single din unit it is the same except for the fit kit will be different. This guide is good for showing replacing a stock unit with an after market unit or an other stock unit you just don't need to solder anything in that case.
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I spliced a usb cord and connected the red wire in the cord to the sub wires and then plugged that into the back USB port so when the unit powers up the usb port sends the 5 volt signal to the amp. Cheap fix..
Awesome tip!!! Thanks for watching!
The radio I bought does not have a SUB port in the back. :( how else can I fix this issue?
2CarPros how do you get CarPlay? Where is the USB port to plug in your iPhone?
I have an 07 xlt supercrew... Im trying fig out how to bypass stock amp without harness and cant fig it out anywhere
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As a tech in the communication field an old phone tech taught me to put the solder iron under the copper and your fresh solder pressed on the top. Once the copper has reached the solders melting point it’ll just seep right in perfect solder every time 😍
Just my personal way of doing things. I use heat shrink tubing to cover the joints after I solder the wires. Thanks for a good easy to understand video. 👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great tip!
The “dimmer” and “illumination” wires are not a difference in linguistics. Their purpose is to give power to the actual lighting of the head unit. The “dimmer” does exactly what the name hints to. It draws anywhere between 0V to 12V. It probably has a dimming setting you could change in the menu, depending on your preference. The “illumination” wire draws either 0V or 12V (On or Off). It doesn’t allow you to adjust the amount of light. Just in case anybody was curious.
Overall great video! Thanks for the help!
Just to be clear we CAN just put those together?
I would line to know also
Yes, either should work with your system!
To clarify, older vehicles typically only lit the buttons when the headlights were on helping you see them at night. That wire is marked illumination. Newer head units dim and go into night mode so the screen doesn't blind you at night, this is marked dimmer. Seeing as illumination is powered when the headlights are on, connecting it to dimmer will dim your screen at night.
So yes, you want to connect these wires.
The Unit I bought is a Pioneer Stereo and came with all the stuff yours came with. The trickiest part of the installation for me was the soldering. Although it looks awful, everything turned out working perfectly.. Thanks for the "in depth" tutorial!!
Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for watching!
Great video very clear on how to! Doing an install on my 04 and wasn’t sure those parts fit my truck just ordered them from amazon....thanks again
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Great video! Installing same unit in my 2006 F150 after Christmas, this was a big help! Thanks for sharing.
Nice! You will love it! I have been using it and it is my favorite head unit. Thank you for watching!
Very informative and well filmed video. Thanks for taking the guess work out of this procedure for all of us replacing our NFG factory head units.
Thanks man with your help I was able to do exactly the same. You taught me something new.
Thanks for watching!
Love how you went through the trouble to solder connections and then electrical tape over instead of heat shrink.
Had electrical tape. Didn't have heat shrink. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros Honest answer, we’ve all done it…. Most of us know what kind of nightmare that’ll be down the road… hopefully it won’t leave you stranded when she fails…
I’ve done mine with wire nuts in the past and they still haven’t failed…. I’m pretty sure adams head unit is gonna do more than fine….
It’s generally going to be okay, but the way professionals do it, and the way 50+ years of human learning about electrical connections go, the best possible interconnect for stranded wire is going to be a crimp style splice with a heat shrink moisture seal. If the wire is solid, it is better to solder with a heat shrink moisture seal. This is straight from IPC technical guidelines.
Thanks for step-by-step, ESPECIALLY the sizes of the battery nut and stereo screws to remove and reinstall those parts 👍👍 Details like that are VERY MUCH appreciated.
Very cool, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve just installed my new stereo following those steps. Appreciate it!
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the in depth process, very nice clean install by the way. Now I will tackle mine.
You got this! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Helped me with my install.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for posting this! And I’m glad it’s not just my truck that makes that funny door creaking noise when you first turn on the truck
Thank you for watching! That is the blend door actuator, not too bad to replace, just haven't done it yet.
Thank you for letting me know what it is :)
You guys are legit best channel! Appreciate y’all merry Christmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Going to install Pioneer FH-S701BS in my Pastors 2005 F-150, very good video, will use for the install!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Just a tip about the rca there is a left and right subwoofer connection on the back of the stereo both of them will hook up red goes on red and white goes on white it even says it on the back of your stereo
LOL - your AC blend gate makes the same sound mine does. Great video!
Seems to be a Ford thing. Thanks for watching!
Oh good I thought I was the only one lol
Just my 10¢ for soldering vs. connectors. Soldering is a mechanical connection, not electrical; solder even increases resistance. Manufacturers use double wall adhesive lined heat shrink as electrical tape slides off from the heat. Seen it happen more than once.
When used with proper crimpers, crimp connectors make excellent connections. Ever notice all the pins in the OEM connector housings are crimped? My favorite is heat shrink crimp splices and connectors. The crimp makes a good electrical connection and the heat shrink provides strain relief and environmental protection. In 20 years as a marine electrician, I have yet to see one fail. Use the red (22-18 AWG) splice for this application, crimp with good crimpers, the hit with a heat gun. Almost as clean as solder, but electrically and mechanically sound.
40 years working on cars. I agree with you on heat shrink but soldering these connections works just fine and really does not increase resistance appreciably. Even my battery connectors are soldered.
thanks for a great video!! thats my exact F150.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video! As a result have decided to DIY this for the Sony 1000 model, was great having links to the require harness and bezel. Thanks!
nice I like that head unit, I'm watching these types of videos bc I'm planning on buying a 04 in 2 months
It is pretty sweet I have been using it for while now and I really like it. Thank you for watching! I love my 05 for over 2 years now.
I just installed it in my 08 f150 and it is awesome. I have no complains however the steering wheel controls where a hassle and I still have yet to figure it out.
2CarPros does it have Bluetooth? Can you listen to music from your phone and connect to the truck speakers?
You made it look easy!! Everything took multiple attempts when I tried- and it and ended up not working in the end. The unit didn't even light up! Could be missing a ground wire.... (or a professional installer) LoL
Keep at it, I'm sure you will get it! Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you for making it! Would you happen to know where I can get the harness that supports the steering wheel controls, and which one it is. Thanks for all the help!
this is a great video, thanks for posting it.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
ThaNk you ..it helped me alot
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching!
Like the video.
Why tape and not heat shrink tubing?
Thanks for watching! You could use heat shrink nothing wrong with that. I just have electrical tape.
Thats what i was thinking
heat shrink would have been the "professional" way of doing it.
Soldiering and not heat shrinking doesn't make sense to me. I'd personally opt for the butt connectors over soldiering if I wasn't heat shrinking.
Very helpful. If you were to have just taped off the end of the parking brake wire and bundled it up out of the way, would that have had a different effect?
Some features would not be available in the head unit. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! One question I hooked everything up but the truck didn’t have the factory wiring harness plugs so I wired it right to the radios and everything work except when I put it in drive and start moving it turns the radio off any ideas?
Do I need the extra amp harness? Or could I tie the turn on wire directly to the head unit harness then connect rca to the back of the head unit ? Thanks
I do advise using heat shrink tubing over the soldered joints. Cleaner and the doesn't come loose to short something out. I do ALL my auto electrics this way.
Yep it's the better way to go. But I didn't have heatshrink and I had to get it done right then. Thanks for watching!
mmmmm gotta love that sound of the defroster blend door
Great video!! Been very helpful! But I’m trying to help my old man with this, Best Buy gave him the 70-5519 harness instead of the 70-5521. Haven’t dug in yet but was wondering if that’s compatible? His is a 2008 F150 king ranch
Hmmm, I would take the head unit out and look at it. I think it might be the wrong one just because that wide electrical connector is typically the connector for Fords of this era.
You can also double check on Amazon, they have a great parts selector on there.
Thanks for watching!
2CarPros I was going to edit my post, spaced it. I had taken the unit out and it was definitely wrong. Lol all good we got the right one shortly after.
Thanks for the guide & quick replies, much appreciated! 🤙
Great no BS video!!!
Quick question, what wire harness would you recommend if i wanted to keep the steering wheel controls, along with the factory subwoofers and all of the controls, on this same vehicle?
Hey man I got a 2004 F150 Lariat 4x4 crew cab. Comes with steering wheel controls. What model would I need so I can still use those controls? I want to keep them working since they’re a nice feature!
I'd be interested in finding that out myself.
Man thanks for the video I have a 2008 Ford f150 lariat and it's the exact same everything's the same as your truck my why is it the same color everything the same I even got the speaker under the back seat with the amp and I couldn't find a video like yours and everybody keeps saying it's not the red and yellow and the black and yellow wire when that's the two wires that I have in my truck too thanks
If you are going to solder please be sure to heat up the wire being soldered and then let the solder actually melt on the wire not the other way around.
yeah no kidding. for a 'car pro' this is rediculously wrong.
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
can you tell us what kind of transistor you put on the blue wire to stop the popping sound ?
love the video and instructions are great but are there any cheaper radios that have a similar or same wiring harness as the sony? thanks
So every new head unit will come with a harness that will be able to be soldered into the harness I used. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros thanks, i found a Kenwood that'll work with the wiring harness you used
Dear people. The objective of this video has fascinated me. Why? I will tell You a story. Back years let's say 8-10, I have purchased a 2004 F150 Lariat, white with gold flares and bumpers, on tan leather. It was dirty, it was dusty, it had both exhaust manifold leak, it had one side step bar missing, it had one fog light broken. BUT, it had a stereo that said "SHAKER 1000" on it. Back then I did not know what that actually ment, but I knew that, that stereo is the absolute best stereo that my ears have ever heard, but there is more than just hearing, it was a stereo that You could feel. It was an experience that NO OTHER CAR PROVIDES. So I sold the truck. People who bought it, were the happiest people on Earth that day. And I did not know why at that time. As years went by, I wanted a Lariat. White one, nice one, with that stereo.....So Lord sent me a lead. 2008 Lariat, white, chromed all around, tan leather. it was the most gorgeous looking F150 that I have seen in my life. Bought it.......got in it.........touch screen.....crap, have to hit screen 10 times to get it to work, sounds like 1987 Hyundai accent, no sub, no feelings, no emotions.........sold it. zero regrets. 3 days ago.........2004 Lariat, white with gold on tan, no shaker 1000 BUT sub under the rear seat. This truck........I do not want to insult it, by calling it a truck, it is so much more. When you listen to music, it is like hearing for the first time, and not just hearing it, but feeling it. So the moral of this long post is, whatever stereo this chap put it, did not make it better I can not imagine. Stock Ford(SHAKER, PIONEER, AUDIOPHILE) stereo systems, have a soul. And only other cars that I can think of that have a soul are 2007 style MB C-Class, BMW E39, BMW E46, BMW E36. And MAYBE I could throw 2010ish Charger
Great video however I purchased my Kenwood excelon from crutchfield I ordered the plug and play harness from them all wires were soldered and heat shrinked and it was only $19 already wired I bought four Kenwood speakers that match up to that head unit (our 07 is a super crew) and changing the speakers equally as easy crutchfield has great prices and customer service
do you have a link for this?
7:18 - what wire are you hooking up for the sub? Is that blue? My adapter has a blue wire left( on the grey adapter), But I am wondering if that is the antenna?
Hey man will that radio setup you just put in work in a 2004 f150??
It sure will! Thanks for watching!
Hello what is tha cable above of the pcm on your left hand .. for or does.. mine doesnt have it just did the tune up and find out it doesn have the conwctor..
Cool video. Very helpful. BTW, I noticed when you turned on the truck you have the same creaking noises coming from the A/C system that I have. Have you ever found a fix for that?
Lol same. But the sound went away for some reason. Maybe just clean your air intake filter? I try to keep my engine and everything else clean
Do you have to install the microphone? Im not sure if my head unit even comes with one, but it seems kind of complicated and I was wondering if its completely necessary
Not at all! Some head units have a mic built in to the face of it and some don't have one at all. If yours doesn't have a mic on the face and it came with a mic you may need to install it for voice function to work. If you don't care about voice function then you don't need it. Thank you so much for watching!
So I got a 2004 F150 fx4
Issue is :
Stereo won't turn off I have to manually turn it off I matched all wires to corresponding colors any idea witch wires I should focus on so it turns off witch one is the switch wire ? On stick harness ? And on stereo harness. I connected blue / white wire to the 2 blue n white wires with the 2 av plugs that aren't being used
Any ideas on my anti theft? It is connected to the radio and it is prevents my truck from being able to start I’ve went over all the wires like 6 times
Do u have a video on the steering wheel stereo controls how to connect them
if you have a f150 that needs SWC you can use the PAC audio SWC unit here is a link
www.carid.com/2005-ford-f-150-stereo-installation/pac-steering-wheel-control-316790561.html
@@daleharrison187 Do you have an updated link for this item?
I like your video,I got 97 f150 I want to install new radio,do you have any video about how install
Thanks for watching Rider! I don't have that video as of now but make sure you are subscribed in case I ever get one in.
The connectors are by far better and easier, if you are worried about connection they even make connectors that have solder all the way around the middle of the connector put the wires in overlapping crimp the side then hit it with a torch to melt the solder and shrink the heat shrink tubing on the connector and solder cools very quickly because it’s so small it’s touchable seconds after soldering it may be hot still but unless you grab it and hold on I don’t think you’ll be burning yourself.
14:13: Actually that third connector goes to the Rear Entertainment Center, which is an optional DVD player which mounts in the overhead console track, and/or the satellite radio receiver.The steering wheel controls are via two wires on the main power harness (pins 18 and 19).
Interesting, thank you for the info!
So. Means that the rear entertaiment wont work? Thats sucks.
@@alexcr4387 I apologize for not looking closely at the wiring diagram. I saw speaker connections on this plug and thought they went to the REC. They don't. They go to (or, actually, _come from_ ) an Audio Input Jack, if you've got it (which would not be functional if this connector is not used). It is my understanding that this jack was not installed until 2007 (which would explain why my 2006 does not have it...). It looks like the REC would still work, but would not be able to communicate with the head unit via the databus as these wires also go through this "B" connector. Since my truck does not have the REC, I don't know for certain exactly what information is communicated between the head unit and the REC via the databus.
FYI, If you have the REC, the front speakers are connected directly to the head unit via the main ("A") connector, and the rear speakers are connected to the head unit through the REC (disconnecting the connector from the REC would disconnect the rear speakers).
Well mine is a 2008 with dvd and tv entertaiment. So i havent change my head unit cuz i didnt know if it will continue working.. but since my systen works great and sound great to. The only think is the screen that ama be looking. Touch 7 inch. U know. Other wise im still ok with my stock system. Thanks for replaying..
Do you think wiring the parking brake wire to the ground wires on the wiring harness would work?
While I can't officially say to do that. It would work really well yes. ;) Thank you for watching!
Did you get a humming noise from your sub on this install? I used the 12v to 5v transistor to eliminate the thump.
Nope. Just the thump on start up. I need to do the transistor trick though. Thanks for watching!
Overall a good video but I cringed when I saw the taped up splices. I always use heat shrink tubing to cover any splices like that. Other than that you did a great job. 👍👏👏👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Did have heat shrink, did have tape. Sometimes you use what you got. Thanks so much for watching!
How do you connect the transistor on the remote wire?
So are these mounting kits universal for the double din? I have an 06 f150 going to do the same as on here
It is specific per model but double din is a standard. Thank you for watching!
Where can I get a wiring harness that connects to the steering wheel buttons
Would this still work and fit if you used the Sony XAV-AX1000 6.2”?
Sure will. Thanks for watching!
Will this work for 10.1" din. I have the 7" or so in my toyota and it looks smaller than what the new cars have now. I want to put the 10.1" on my ford f150
If it doesn't support double din then it won't fit. Some models don't so just measure it. Thanks for watching!
Any tips on the best way to test if the harness is fried when replacing a non-working factory head unit?
Just test the radio fuse and inspect the wires for damage or shorting. Thanks for watching!
Heat shrink is your friend 😉
yup was gonna say that too...touch it with some liquid electrical tape ...the slide the piece of shrink you put on before soldering and you have not just safe but moisture proof too
Does the black line on the wire mean its negative ? Thanks !
Yes it does! Thank you for watching!
Is the wire harness you linked to Sony specific or can it be used as shown with another brand stereo with a similar model year F150?
It can be used with a different brand of radio yes. It is bespoke to the truck not the head unit. Thanks for watching Ben!
@@2carpros thanks, great video btw!
Thank u so much for the video.. how can I fix the pooping sound on my subs when I turn it off?
Check the pinned comment of this video! Thank you so much for watching!
stop pooping in your subwoofer?
What if theres 3 wires on the radio and only one of the same color on the harness do you marry them? I have three black on the unit and one on the harness
Did all your steering wheel buttons work after installing the sony?
No, but there is supposedly a module that you can install to make them work again. I just haven't put it in yet. Thanks for watching!
With the updated radio unit that doesn’t have the controls on the side do I still need the double din connection piece to downsize hole
Yes. Thanks for watching!
2 things. Why go through all the trouble to solder wires and not use heat shrink. Also I have seen post about disconnecting the air bag light with power may cause a computer error is that true.
Didn't have any and the job had to be done that night.
No not on this truck. Thanks for watching!
Hi, just wanna ask what is the radio head unit you put on your Ford, gonna order one. Just wanna ask too if it’s fit on my 2007 Ford F-150 lariat triton? Thank you so much
Link is in the description! Yep it will fit if you order the fit kit along with it! Thanks for watching!
What size should I get? 6.2” or 7” which one fits?
Pls reply
What was the purpose of the wiring harness you bought?
It interfaces the stock Ford wiring harness with the aftermarket Sony harness for the new head unit. Thanks for watching!
I have an 06 f150 will the harness and mount fit for my 7 inch kenwood double din radio ?
It sure will. Thanks for watching!
does this keep the backup sensors sound out of the speakers working or do I need something to make that still work?
The back up sensors still make sound if you put a new head unit in. Thank you for watching!
@@2carpros Awesome thanks
My 08 has aux located on the dash. Can the factory aux harness be taken out and installed in a 06 with the 08 factory stereo? (Swap a 06 factory without aux for a 08 factory with aux)
I believe so yes. I am pretty certain the plug is the same. Thanks for watching!
orange illumination: turns display on/off orange dimmer: allows dimming by manipulating the 0-12v
Hello dear can you tell witch model of radio can I use for ford focus?
I finally had my double din installed professionally before I fried it!! (and I have blown up a head unit before) ((((POP!!!!)))) %#%€>#!!!!! on a 64 Impala!
Hey at least you gave it a go! That's more than most people. Thanks for watching!
Why do i hear a distannt buzzing noise and the screen dimmers on and brightens up with different tones of the buzzing. Also gets louder when i drive it?
are you charging a cell phone?
Ty
What size are the screws that go on the side of the radio?
Did it work with your steering wheel controls??
What if you don’t have the subwoofer? What do you connect the blue/white wire to?
You don't have to connect it to anything if you don't have a sub. Thanks for watching!
You need to heat up the wire first then the solder, otherwise you’ll have cold soldering joints….try it, you see the solder seep deep into the wire
I just installed a Pioneer AVH 1400NEX in my 2005 F-150. I followed all the instructions in the video but I'm not getting any audio. Also, the volume is going up by itself until I unplug the ASWC-1, then it stops. And, after sitting for a couple minutes trying to figure things out an "Amp Error" message pops up on the screen. What have I done???
Double check your wiring job. Sometimes it is tricky to see the thin black line on wires. Also make sure it is grounded properly. Thanks for watching!
nice
Thanks for watching!
Hey, can you use your steering wheel controls with this radio ?
Not without a module that makes it work. There are a few companies online that claim they make one that works but I haven't had any luck. Thanks for watching!
Do you lose the aux port when you install an aftermarket stereo?
Well mine didn't have one to start with. You can get aftermarket units that have an AUX port by the way. Thanks for watching!
Ok how do I know if my 2007 lariat has a sub woofer, and what is the mic for?
If it has a stock sub woofer it will be under the rear seat. And the mic is for the headunit so you can talk on your phone hands free. Thanks for watching!
Gracias
Thanks for watching!
Thank you 💯🔥
I have no sound coming from the speakers and no beeps coming from the radio also. Any idea?
Would that housing work for a radio that’s 6.2?
As long as it is the "double din" standard, yes it will work. Thank you for watching!
Heat shrink tubing FTW.
It is the best! Thanks for watching!
Hey man, what size are the bolts that hold the unit to the truck?
2:10 Thanks for watching! 7mm
@@2carpros Thanks man!
Does anybody know if we can use Sony's XAV-AX1000 as an alternative to the AX100. (Im wondering because they discontinued the XAV-AX100.) And if so; do I need to buy the double din kit or just the media receiver?
Yes you can, and you need the double din fit kit if you want it to look nice. Thanks for watching!
2CarPros sometimes, dreams do come true. Thanks for responding & making this video!