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Thank you for getting back to me, Tom. There are two numbers on the Radio/CD Player. One is under a UPC Code and reads *AQ261375*
The other is larger and on the side of the unit: F87F-18C815-BB.
Oddly enough it says it was made in Brazil. No wonder it's the size of a microwave oven and doesn't work worth a damn. LOL!
I stopped by a local Ford dealership and the service guy told me that if there is an amp it would be located under the rear right quarterpanel behind the back wheel. I will wait to see what you can find before I go tearing up the interior of the truck.
Followup To
Question -
I want to replace the standard 4-speaker CD/radio system with a new Pioneer as the original is doing weird things like turning itself on and off; switching from radio to CD when there is no CD in the tray, etc.
I picked a unit and will get the necessary installation kits and wiring harness adapter kit, but my question concerns the original unit.
Did it come with a seperate power amp and if so what is the output? I need that information to select new speakers for the doors.
Thanks for your assistance.
Answer -
Gary,
To see if the sound system in your vehicle uses an external amp, you will need to give me the complete model number of the factory stereo. If you do see an amp under one of the seats or behind them, give me the model number off the amp.
TOM,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net
AnswerGary,
I checked over the model number and the service manual has two units shown, one that uses an amp and one without. If you vehicle has an amp it will be where the dealer said it would be located on this model and year vehicle. To use the factory amp with an after market stereo you will need the adapter connector that you plug onto the factory stereo connector. The right adapter connector will allow you to use speaker level inputs or RCA inputs if the Pioneer stereo has them. The normal output of the factory amp will be around 50 to 75 watts per channel.
TOM,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net
